Fukushima Dai-Ichi: How a nuclear power plant works
Although we’re not nuclear scientists here, we felt this thead might be of help for al those who wish to keep a clear interpretation on what your local news broadcast is announcing. A major number of...
View ArticleAmazing collection of pictures on the Big Picture about this week-end tragic...
If you want to grasp what is going on in Japan, we strongly advise you to go and check the Big Picture on Boston.com where they have an impressive collection of… really sad pictures but it will give...
View Article[Earthquake – Fukushima] We are still alive but really wonder what will...
Hi everyone, just trying to give you a little update on what’s going on here in Japan, on Akihabara News and what will come next on the website. First of all, I am sure that you are all aware of...
View Article[Earthquake – Fukushima] Leaving Tokyo Today… See you on Thursday in France
Well it seems that I could book an earlier direct flight tonight ant will land in Paris the seventeen morning at 5AM at CDG… Not sure if you’ve heard, but there has been another explosion at...
View ArticleSearch & rescue robots, the high tech tsunami heroes
Japan’s rescue teams were just not enough after the razing tsunami and a massive earthquake brought destruction to many coastline villages. The manned teams can use searchdogs and perform basic first...
View ArticleHatsune Miku aids in Japanese support relief
Just announced by Mikatan’s blog, Good Smile company will be producing a nendoroid edition (cute-ified mini PVC figurines) of the famous Japanese vocaloid Hatsune Miku. After the earthquake hit...
View ArticleAre Japan aid programs really helping Japan?
By now, most of you know about the Japanese Red Cross, which is putting it’s heart and soul to help people whose homes and possessions were destroyed by the tsunami’s destructive force. It’s logical...
View ArticleKawaii shojo helps you recover from the big earthquake
Latest news from Otobank Inc., the release of Rodoku Shojo – Story Time Girl. It is a program focused on “entertainment for readers,” in which a girl in a school uniform recites a story just for you!...
View ArticleSan-X – Rirakkuma bear earthquake kit – Cute stuffed bear stuffed with...
The 2nd anniversary of the catastrophic “Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami” that hit northern Japan is approaching (March 11). And I’d like to write about Earthquake kits which are very important in...
View ArticleTHK – Seismic Isolation Table – Model TSD – Dramatic earthquake movement...
Akihabaranews visited the 23rd FINETECH JAPAN at Tokyo Big Sight yesterday and saw some really interesting technology. We saw an amazing example of the technology being developed and built for...
View ArticleEarthquake Countermeasure and Seismic Isolation Technology in Japan
The massive Tohoku earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, 2011 was a reminder of the seriousness of seismic activity in Japan. It can, and does, strike anywhere in the country, and in fact, many...
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