Remembering March 11 From Distant Tokyo: Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times On the morning of March 11, 2011, everything seemed normal in trendy Tokyo because the trains were jammed packed and the city was buzzing along like always. However, during the afternoon everything changed after the powerful 9.0-magnitude earthquake [...]
Ongoing Causes Behind Deforestation in the Modern World Kimberly Byrne Modern Tokyo Times Forests are considered to be one of the most highly valued and important eco-systems around the globe, containing approximately 60-plus percent of the globe’s biodiversity. As well for a number of indigenous groups, the forests contain their livelihood as it provides not [...]
Fukushima Disaster “Made in Japan:” A Way Forward Vojin Joksimovich, PhD Modern Tokyo Times The “Made in Japan” headlines prevailed in the nuclear and other trade press characterizing conclusions from the report by the Japanese Diet’s commissioned Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission (NAIIC). The NAIIC chairman Kiyoshi Kurokawa, a medical doctor and a [...]
Ryuchi Sakamoto and his anti-nuclear stance: is America a nuclear power? Walter Sebastian and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ryuchi Sakamoto is continuing with his anti-nuclear energy stance and pointing out the danger of nuclear energy which he is entitled to do so. However, ironically he moved to America a long time ago despite [...]
Merkel Dooms the Eurozone and German Electric Industry: manipulation of Fukushima nuclear crisis Vojin Joksimovich, PhD Modern Tokyo Times In a series of my earlier writings published by Modern Tokyo Times, such as Chancellor Merkel and arrogance: is she really committed to save the Euro, I have expressed skepticism about the leadership qualities of Chancellor [...]
Japan and March 11 crisis: 340,000 people still in temporary housing Pierre Leblanc and Joachim de Villiers Modern Tokyo Times The chaos emanating from the March 11, 2011, earthquake which triggered the tsunami and nuclear crisis remains to be a stern challenge for the central government of Japan. Over one year later and it is [...]
Tsunami and Okawa Elementary School: many children died & bodies still missing Pierre Leblanc and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times March 11, 2011, in Japan will always remain vivid because of the utter destruction and mayhem that was caused by the tsunami which followed the 9.0-magnitude earthquake. Since this day great strides are continuing [...]
The Voice of Sendai and Ari TV: helping the community to overcome March 11 Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ari TV (http://www.ari-tv.jp/top.html) is at the heart of Sendai and the surrounding region because this company is providing a positive image and covers local issues. This media outlet is determined to show [...]
Pakistan music: Laal and Dehshatgardi Murdabad (Death to Terrorism) Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Laal is a group which hails from Pakistan and they highlight a vibrant reality which is often neglected in many nations. This applies to a culture which is questioning and challenging normal conventions in society which are [...]
Pakistan and exports hampered: international aid needed after natural disasters Umair Ahmed Siddiqui Modern Tokyo Times Pakistan is still recovering from the terrible floods which devastated many areas from the middle of 2010 and recent floods during three months of torrential rain caused by monsoons in 2011, is creating another nightmare. The impact of monsoons and flash [...]
Media finally notes faulty biofuel policy premises Mickey Bozinovich Marginal Evolution On number of occasions, various studies have been highlighted on this blog about faulty biofuel premises that can have some disastrous results in the long run, and finally, mainstream media that has more influence then this blog, is taking a notice of the flawed [...]
Japan’s Nuclear Withdrawal: Bad for Japan, Bad for the U.S., Bad for the world By Jack Spencer The Heritage Foundation Abstract: Due to the accidents at the Fukushima nuclear plant in March 2011, the Japanese government is re-evaluating its commitment to nuclear energy. Japan’s apprehension about nuclear power is understandable, but closing nuclear plants [...]
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