tomography journal

• voluntary restraint in Japan
  1 month has passed since the first main quake on 11th Mar. In Tokyo, we are required to save energy (especially electricity). In Japan (east area in particular), we are in a mood of voluntary restraint, somewhat requesting us to … Continue reading → […]
• A summary on the nuclear plant
  Macro (my friend living in Germany) sent me a well-organized summary on the nuclear plant. http://cryptome.org/0003/fukushima-areva.zip thanks.   […]
• Aftershock (7th Apr)
  There was one of the strongest aftershock (M 7.4) yesterday (11:32 PM). In Tokyo, it does not seem serious. It should be noted that Japan Meteorological Agency provided warning 15 hours before. http://mainichi.jp/select/weathernews/20110311/news/20110408k0000m040101000c.html […]
• “Peak Shift Technology” to avoid unexpected blackout in a large area
  In the east part of Japan, we have to accept “rolling blackout” based on the schedule organized by TEPCO. The area is divided into five areas, and electric power stops in each area for several hours. During the blackout, even … Continue reading → […]
• feeling like being shaken constantly
  After the main quake, minor shocks still occur in Tokyo, although the number is decreasing. Some of us are suffering from the false feeling of the quake constantly even without the aftershocks. It resembles seasick both in their feelings and … Continue reading → […]
• Was the quake divine punishment?
  Mr. Shin-taro Ishihara, Tokyo mayor stated that “the quake was punishment of heaven”. This statement significantly pitched many of Japanese into their rage. He showed his apology later on. Of course, I also felt that his comment was inadequate. But … Continue reading → […]
• Which information is correct?
    Everyday, we are getting annoyed by rumors of the troubled nuclear reactors and radio active materials. The Japanese government requested the US army to inspect the reactor with an unmanned spy aircraft “Global Hawk”, whose camera can resolve car … Continue reading → […]
• Damage in my office
  On the 11th Mar, I was away from my office (on 10th floor, Yokohama) Fortunately, this is only one accident in my group. A tower of my stacked magazines and books (most of them are on science) collapsed because of … Continue reading → […]
• The earthquake in Japan
  12 days have passed since the first strong quake on 11th Mar. Among the stories of tragedies and miracles in rescuing, the main issue has been moving from the damage by the quake to nuclear crisis in Japan. I and … Continue reading → […]