Tag Archives: Tokyo

7 missing in collapse of highway tunnel in Japan

Posted on December 2, 2012 by The Great One

Tunnels are not the safest of places, for obvious reasons. All things considered, there are relatively few tunnel collapses each year, which is obviously a good thing – although just one tunnel collapse is one too many. TGO Refer to … Continue reading →

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World’s tallest tower, the Tokyo Skytree, opens

Posted on May 22, 2012 by The Great One

Impressive! TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — The world’s tallest tower and Japan’s biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, opened to the public on Tuesday. Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take … Continue reading →

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Police probe ‘killer’ python in urban Japan

Posted on April 17, 2012 by The Great One

Snakes have to be one of the “coolest” of all animals. Their ability to evolve in a manner that allows them not only to survive, but to thrive, makes them a real oddity in nature. That a reptile could lose … Continue reading →

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Pandas help lighten the mood in Japan

Posted on April 12, 2011 by The Great One

Pandas are one of the coolest-looking animals. They’re similar to koala bears in that kids are naturally drawn to them. As the title of the article states, right now the people of Japan need anything that can help them “lighten … Continue reading →

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast

Posted on April 7, 2011 by The Great One

Here’s the full article… Unbelievable!!! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press TOKYO – Japan’s northeastern coast has been rattled by a strong aftershock. The Japan meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning for a wave of up to … Continue reading →

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Radioactive water leaks from crippled Japan plant

Posted on April 2, 2011 by The Great One

Someone, and I can’t remember who, once said that our technology had exceeded our humanity; personally I happen to believe this is true. I also believe that regardless of our technological advances, nature may eventually defeat us; as the Japanese … Continue reading →

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More obstacles impede crews in Japan nuke crisis

Posted on March 27, 2011 by The Great One

There is not a whole lot of good news coming out of Japan lately. And unfortunately, things could get much worse if problems at the nuclear plant are not resolved fast. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By … Continue reading →

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Latest in Japan’s quake, tsunami, nuclear crisis

Posted on March 22, 2011 by The Great One

The situation with these overheating reactors just cannot seem to get under control. This is definitely not a good sign as something really catastrophic may be lurking. TGO Refer to brief story below. Source: Associated Press By The Associated Press … Continue reading →

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Japan asks for US help in nuclear crisis

Posted on March 18, 2011 by The Great One

It is clear that the situation with these damaged nuclear reactors is not improving. I heard a physicist discussing the option of burying the nuclear plant in sand and concrete. This is what finally had to be done in Chernobyl … Continue reading →

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Thriving metropolis or ghost town? Crisis transforms Tokyo

Posted on March 16, 2011 by The Great One

The events of the last several days, and counting (with the threat of exposure to radiation) has completely disrupted life for tens of millions of people in Japan. And the situation doesn’t look to improve anytime soon. TGO Refer to … Continue reading →

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Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire

Posted on March 15, 2011 by The Great One

As the saying goes; if it wasn’t for bad luck (the Japanese) would have no luck at all. My goodness, what else can possibly go wrong for these people? I’ll say one thing: I’m glad it isn’t me wearing one … Continue reading →

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2nd explosion at stricken Japan nuclear plant

Posted on March 14, 2011 by The Great One

Obviously, the situation is still far from being under control at already damaged nuclear plants in Japan. It’s scary to think what may happen if there is actually a nuclear meltdown at one of the reactors. Hopefully the scientists working … Continue reading →

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Pope prays for Japan quake victims, encourages aid

Posted on March 13, 2011 by The Great One

Instead of your empty words, Pope Benedict XVI, why don’t you at the very least donate a few million dollars to the relief effort. The Catholic Church is the richest organization on the planet; by far, yet all they do … Continue reading →

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10K dead in Japan amid fears of nuclear meltdowns

Posted on March 13, 2011 by The Great One

What a catastrophic event! And needless to say that a nuclear meltdown would be the worst of all possible scenarios. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By JAY ALABASTER and TODD PITMAN, Associated Press Jay Alabaster And Todd … Continue reading →

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Radiation leaking from Japan’s quake-hit nuclear

Posted on March 12, 2011 by The Great One

This is definitely not a good thing. Hopefully the radiation leak was marginal and there is no threat of radiation poisoning in the atmosphere. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters By Chris Meyers and Kim Kyung-hoon Chris Meyers And … Continue reading →

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Scenes of destruction after Japan’s tsunami, quake

Posted on March 11, 2011 by The Great One

The photograph below, as well as the many videos of the earthquake and subsequent tsunamis in Japan, demonstrate just how vulnerable we are as a species. Our lives are hanging on a thread, each and every day. And at a … Continue reading →

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Hundreds killed in tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

Posted on March 11, 2011 by The Great One

Wow! What an impressive sight – a 23 foot wave; and what a disaster! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By MALCOLM FOSTER, Associated Press Malcolm Foster, Associated Press TOKYO – A ferocious tsunami spawned by one of … Continue reading →

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The world’s strongest earthquakes and tsunamis

Posted on March 11, 2011 by The Great One

For the record… Hopefully the death toll of today’s event in Japan will be minuscule in comparison to those described in the article.TGO Refer to information below. Source: Associated Press Associated Press Associated Press • March 11, 2011: A magnitude … Continue reading →

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32 killed in major tsunami after 8.9 Japan quake

Posted on March 11, 2011 by The Great One

As is usually the case, now we begin to hear of the casualties of this incredibly horrific natural disaster… Let’s hope Hawaii and other Pacific islands are spared of tsunamis. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Photography: Reuters … Continue reading →

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Major tsunami damage in N Japan after 8.9 quake

Posted on March 11, 2011 by The Great One

Wow! The awesome power of a tsunami must be one of the most destructive forces in all of nature. In a matter of mere seconds the giant waves can literally destroy entire cities. Hopefully there was no loss of life … Continue reading →

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Japan goes crazy for Chinese pandas

Posted on February 21, 2011 by The Great One

Nice news story; for a change. Giant pandas must be one of the “coolest-looking” animals on the planet. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press TOKYO (AFP) – Panda fever gripped Japan on Monday as two of the cuddly … Continue reading →

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Millions gathering worldwide to ring in new year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by The Great One

New Year celebrations have begun! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By TANALEE SMITH, Associated Press Tanalee Smith, Associated Press ADELAIDE, Australia – Multicolored starbusts and gigantic sparklers lit the midnight sky over Sydney Harbour in a dazzling … Continue reading →

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Millions of Japanese trapped in ‘hidden poverty’

Posted on August 4, 2010 by The Great One

The general population here in the United States (and many other countries no doubt) has an image of Japan as having a near perfect society; prosperous, efficient, orderly, clean, nurturing, etc. Well, think again. It appears as if Japan, like … Continue reading →

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Toyota to recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles

Posted on May 19, 2010 by The Great One

For those of you with Lexus LS models, drive carefully! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press TOKYO (AFP) – Toyota said on Wednesday it would recall 11,500 Lexus vehicles worldwide because of a steering system defect, in the … Continue reading →

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Japan must crack down on child porn: activists

Posted on May 14, 2010 by The Great One

I have never understood how people “get-off” on child pornography. Any individual that is guilty or even remotely associated with the exploitation of children, especially if it pertains to sex, should be severely punished. My question is: where do people … Continue reading →

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World’s oldest person, 114, dies in Japan

Posted on May 4, 2010 by The Great One

Interesting article… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By JAY ALABASTER, Associated Press Writer Jay Alabaster, Associated Press Writer Tue May 4, 2:48 am ET TOKYO – The world’s oldest person, a Japanese woman on the southern island of Okinawa, has died … Continue reading →

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Nissan recalls nearly 540,000 vehicles worldwide

Posted on March 3, 2010 by The Great One

Did the Japanese suddenly forget how to make cars? What is going on? It almost seems as if this entire issue with Japan’s auto makers is part of a plan to increase American auto sales here in the U.S. and … Continue reading →

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