Category Archives: Japan Earthquake

My current situation

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Brayton

Right now I’m in Ibaraki. I’m looking forward to Friday. This has become my last day of school. After Friday I will return to Tokyo and be home for a couple weeks for spring vacation. That way at least I … Continue reading →

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Alarm Clock

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Brayton

Woke up to sirens this morning. Not sure what is going on but off in the distance something is happening. It is 4:30 and I’m getting ready for work as usual. Going to be a crazy commute this morning I … Continue reading →

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Rolling Blackouts

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Brayton

With the loss of the Nuclear Power Plants in Fukushima Prefecture, Tepco, the power company in charge of Eastern Japan’s power, and the government have decided to do area wide rolling black outs for three hours at a time. This … Continue reading →

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8.8 Earthquake in Japan – My experience (long and unedited. Will edit in the next day or so)

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Brayton

On Friday the 11 around 2:30 I went to the post office to send money home. At 2:45 is when the quake hit Miyagi Prefecture. I was in Ibaraki Prefecture at the time. My distance from the epicenter of the … Continue reading →

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EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN! HOLY WOW!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Brayton

So ya. I just got home. I’ve had a very interesting last 24 hours. It is a very unique experience that I want to share with you all. But for now, I’m safe at home and am very tired. Kana … Continue reading →

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