The earthquake and tsunami hit Japan four months ago, but Mamoru Oikawa continues to look for his family. (via Los Angeles Times)
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After the Quake, Divorce Ceremonies Are the Rage in Japan
In Japan, falling out of love means everyone gets to party.
Quakes in Christchurch: Why Today’s Big Temblors Won’t Be New Zealand’s Last
Earlier today, New Zealand underwent two large 5.3 and a 6.0 magnitude earthquakes in Christchurch, just five months after a 6.3 quake killed 181 people in the city on the nation’s South Island. Fortunately for the island nation, …
Watch: In Fukushima, Children Take Their Sandboxes Inside
Concerned parents in the city near Japan’s troubled nuclear reactor have come up with innovative concepts for their children’s playtime.
Unavoidable Disaster: Watch the Tsunami Wave Crash into the Fukushima Power Plant
When the March 11 quake triggered a wall of water rushing toward the reactor, one worker wisely grabbed his camera.
Threatened by Quake and Radiation, Japanese Mayor Turns to YouTube For Help
Katsunobu Sakurai, the mayor of a devastated town in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture that felt all but forgotten, sent out a digital appeal for aid last month with little hope he would be heard. Turns out the world was listening.
Swedish Newlyweds Face Six Natural Disasters on Hellish Honeymoon
One Swedish couple experienced unbelievably terrible luck on their honeymoon.
As Its Nuclear Crisis Continues, Japan Catches Radioactive Fish
For an island nation whose seafood industry has already been severely crippled, this is just another piece of bad news.
Iconic Buildings Shine Japan’s Colors to Encourage Relief Effort
In a show of solidarity with the stricken island nation, landmarks across the world glowed the red and white of Japan’s national flag beginning Monday evening.
A True Salty Dog: Pup Rescued After Three Weeks At Sea in Japan
A helicopter engaged in the massive search and rescue sweeps going on around Japan spotted the wreckage of a house at sea. And, to their great delight, a scrappy dog emerged from beneath the decapitated roof.
Where Has Japan’s Radiation Been Detected in the U.S.?
Trace amounts of radiation have been found on both of America’s coasts — but citizens should not be worried.
Want to Help Japan? Offer Your Couch
The website SparkRelief has just been launched, letting you offer your couch or spare room to people displaced by the Japanese tsunami and earthquake.