With this one my house shook once for about two minutes, paused and then shook again for about a minute. Since Friday I there have been several hundred earthquakes greater than magnitude 5.8. I’ve only been reporting on the ones … Continue reading →
NHK announced that because of the sudden dip in temperatures and subsequent increase in electric usage there might be unscheduled blackouts in Tokyo itself tonight. So I might be out of contact for a while. Also, since 5pm the trains … Continue reading →
It’s very quiet and calm in my neighborhood, without many people about. But basic things are running, like mail, garbage pickup, etc. Phone service seems improved. There seem to be fewer aftershocks today. I went shopping to the neighborhood supermarket. … Continue reading →
I just took these photos of plum blossoms in my neighborhood. It’s a nice interlude from all the bad news. doug See the full gallery on Posterous
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