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November 5th, 2011 - 12:29 pm § in Misc.

Japan: The French View of Japanese Heroism

from Le Monde Diplomatique Keeping calm and carrying on Like others in Sendai, he’s focusing on dealing with the damage nature has done, not the damage nuclear fission might do, though of course it’s a concern. The situation at Fukushima was almost immediately incorporated into the calm and orde[...]

April 12th, 2011 - 7:28 am § in Politics

Can Japan Recover?

from VOA Japan’s economic minister says the damage to the country’s economy from last month’s earthquake and tsunami is worse than first thought. Japan had estimated that the damage may total as much as $295 billion, a figure that did not include the cost of possible contamination of food and [...]

April 8th, 2011 - 8:01 am § in Misc.

UPDATE: How to Donate for Japan Relief

From our American School in Japan alumnus, a complete listing of reputable charities engaged in relief work following the Tohoku Earthquake of March 11, tailored for donors outside Japan. Contact poster for complete info on donating from within Japan.[...]