Showing posts with label earthquake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label earthquake. Show all posts

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Jam Project and the earthquake

Ya minna...

Endoh-san has finally updated his blog today, saying that he received the news that his family is safe. His hometown, Ishinomaki, was among the areas most severely hit by the quake on 11 March 2011. He stated that it was truly a miracle that they were rescued from such hellish condition.

I'm really, really, REALLY happy for him T____T God, You are truly Merciful m(_ _)m

Enchan, now I believe in miracles, too.

It's the first time that Ive read such a sad blog from him T___T it was short, yet heartfelt.

Enchan is amazing. I couldn't imagine going on air on radio sounding cheerful when my family, my family's situation is unknown, just because I know a lot of people out there are worried about me. >.< He must've gone through a hard time. Enchan...よく頑張ったな!元気になってちょうだい!

Now fans on Twitter are buzzing about how happy they are that his family is safe. (*^^*) Yeah, I opened a Twitter account just for that hahaha.

Unfortunately, the earthquake occurred on Okui-san's birthday, so her birthday live concert was postponed. If I read it correctly from the JAM Project latinoamerica website, she expressed sadness for the victims of the 9.0-magnitude quake (revised from 8.9).

Even Lantis put a notice on its main webpage regarding the earthquake.

Although I haven't seen any news on Aniki, but since his ヒーローはNever ねば Give Up! (album/single?) is going to be released on the 25th of March 2011, and no cancellations has been made, I suppose that he's allright. I hope to hear updates from him soon!

Regarding the Fukushima Plant, the Japanese government had to order workers to evacuate the plant due to the surge in radiation levels. There are concerns that the wind might blow radioactive material to Tokyo, causing an exodus, but experts stated that the radioactive materials would disperse when they reach Tokyo, so the public shouldn't worry although areas near Tokyo have recorded minute increases (10 times) the normal radioactive levels. I'm praying that the situation becomes better soon. I even donated to the Red Cross, in hopes that it might help a little.

Take care everyone. Goodnight. <(_ _)>

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Earthquake in Japan, 2

Ya minna~

Regarding the earthquake in Japan, the good news is that JAM Project members are safe.

Twitter is buzzing with fans asking for information regarding the situation of Endoh's family in tsunami-hit Miyagi-ken, which is very near to the epicenter of the quake. I'm praying that they are safe. >.<

No updates on the situation have been made at the JAM Project official website. I haven't heard any news regarding Ichirou Mizuki. I believe he's safe, but let's pray for his safety!

It was predicted that Japan will experience large aftershocks for the whole year. I really hope that's not going to come true >___< Japan, our hearts are with you. Be strong!

Take care all! <(_ _)>

Friday, March 11, 2011

Earthquake in Japan

Ya minna...

An earthquake occurred in Japan at around 2pm+ on 11.3.11. Tokyo's buildings are barely damaged due to the good architecture, but Cosmo Oil's refinery was sent ablaze. No nuclear leakage has been reported. According to Tokyo Electric Power, the quake caused over 4mn homes to not have electricity.

The quake's epicenter was 231 miles northeast of Tokyo at a depth of 20 miles and the death toll from the quake and tsunami has risen from 19, to 26, to 29. Train services and airports have been suspended (including Narita Airport), causing many people to be stranded, including those at Tokyo Disneyland. In addition, Tokyo Disneyland was flooded.

The aftershocks in Tokyo (where the magnitude was 8.9) were still felt over three hours following the earthquake. The quake, which is the most powerful to have ever occurred in Japan in 140 years, even bent the top of Tokyo Tower. Several areas were hit by tsunami, including Miyagi-ken. Fires occurred in Sendai and Tokyo, among other places. Japan extended tsunami warnings to Indonesia, the Philippines, Hawaii, Taiwan, North and South America as well as the Pacific coast of Russia.

The quake disrupted the Internet connection at my office for about 30 minutes. I'm very worried about JAM Project members and others at Lantis, including Umasugi Wave members. My whole body froze when I received the news from my colleague. I'm praying for them, as well as everyone in Japan. I'm anxious to know the updates on JAM members.

Please, God, let them be safe.

Take care everyone. <(_ _)>