Category Archives: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

It is nearly November and autumn finally seems to be making its way here in Tokyo. This past week Sayuri and I went up to Tohoku both to see the fall colors and to visit the quake/tsunami stricken region in … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I asked for prayers about the earthquake damaged retaining wall behind our house which is being re-constructed. We have actually had several sizeable quakes since I made that request including two of the biggest shakes since … Continue reading →

During the Earthquake our property actually had some pretty significant damage. There is a retaining wall behind our house which is keeping a Buddhist Temple from crashing in on us. Some large chunks of the wall fell down during the … Continue reading →

June is the rainy season here in Japan. Often it extends into mid-July as well. This year we have already had a few Typhoons bring us hard pouring rain. But the rainy season usually is four to six weeks of … Continue reading →

Last week Wednesday was the two month anniversary of the Earthquake. Here in Tokyo the aftershocks are now felt with far less frequency – in fact, I cannot remember that last time I felt the ground beneath my feet move, … Continue reading →

This past week I returned to Sendai to help Food for the Hungry in its relief effort in the Tohoku region of Japan. Some things had changed. Unlike for weeks ago there were no more lines at the gasoline stations … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is our daughter Haruka’s 17th birthday. I remember back when she was ten and we were staying in Holland, Michigan for home assignment how she and her brother Akio would get up early on snowy mornings and turn on … Continue reading →

One month has past by since the initial earthquake and the aftershocks continue. Today once again there were several sizeable aftershocks and some anxious moments as tsunami warnings were issued once again and there were also a few tense hours … Continue reading →

This past Thursday evening as I was walking home there was a very strong breeze and I noticed that not only the trees we swaying with the breeze but the buildings as well. It was at that point that ground … Continue reading →

With six nuclear reactors no longer functioning and perhaps never functioning again, TEPCO, the private power utility who provides electricity to approximately one third of Japan including nearly all of Tokyo and nearby prefectures, is faced with the impossible task … Continue reading →