Should I go to Japan?

Question:

Around June, I will be going to somewhere in Asia and one of the location that the plane would be stopping at is Tokyo airport, and due to the earthquake/tsunami happening lately, there been a radioactive poison cloud coming from the nuclear plant. Should I cancel the flight and ask for another route? Or it should be fine by then? Thanks

Answer:

I'm meant to go next week. A lot of countries are advising for unnecessary travel in the north east and Tokyo. The reason for Tokyo is the power shortages and lack of food supply. Theres no risk with radiation at tokyo. There is no damage or just a small amount in Tokyo. It just shook a lot but their buildings are designed to withstand earthquakes. Daily life is carrying on in Tokyo. They will be glum but still polite. Some shops and restaurants are opening later closing early to conserve energy.

The terrible rubble you see on tv and all the Japanese people in gymnasiums etc is all up north at Sendai area. If you're going to the west like osaka, Kyoto etc then you will be fine. Radiation, food shortages and power will not affect you. do your research on the source link I've provided. Incredibly helpful. Be ready to postpone. Unfortunately a lot of media are exaggerating on certain issues. I know because I keep having to tell friends about the facts of what is happening there instead of the exaggerated headlines.

If you feel uncomfortable or would worry, maybe not advisable to go. But western japan would happily like your custom as they need tourists there or the economy will slump even more! If you donate money that goes to the affected disaster areas up at the north east, it doesn't help those on the south west who are unaffected by it all.

You saw Sendai airport flooded not narita or haneda airport. Last time I checked both Tokyo airports are still flying in and out. It was open the next day after the earthquake. Not all of japan is a disaster site. There was no damage in Tokyo. People are back at work etc. There are small rolling power outages in the west side of Tokyo to conserve energy. Escalators aren't in use etc.

Hope this is of help to you.