The bottled water shortage continues in Tokyo. I swung by the supermarket to see if there was any water. They had a few 500 ml bottles of Crystal Geyser sparkling lemon, but only let me buy one. Still, I have … Continue reading →
Bottled water is definitely in short supply in Tokyo. Yesterday I couldn’t get any. This morning I went out earlier and after an hour of checking 7 stores in a big loop around my neighborhood I did happen to luck … Continue reading →
I’m afraid I’m seeing a full blown buying panic here in Tokyo. After the Tokyo government said the radiation level in Tokyo water exceeded safe limits for infants, water just evaporated from the shelves. I went out before looking for … Continue reading →
This new development is quickly making the rounds here: By ELAINE KURTENBACH and SHINO YUASA, Associated Press – 28 mins ago TOKYO – Tap water in Tokyo tested two times above the limit for radioactive iodine considered safe for infants, officials said Wednesday amid … Continue reading →