[Japan after Quake] Headline Round-up : Jan.1 – 8

January 10, 2012 - Earthquake 3.11 - Tagged:
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[Jan. 2] Emperor Akihito expresses hopes for a united rebuilding effort.

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120102a6.html

“I hope that the people’s hearts will always be with the afflicted, and that everyone will persevere and work together to build a brighter tomorrow,” Emperor Akihito said. “It is my hope that the new year will be a good, peaceful year for the people of Japan and the people of the world.”

 

[Jan. 3] The only public bath in Ishinomaki, “Tsuru no Yu”, reopens on the New Year’s day.

http://www.kahoku.co.jp/news/2012/01/20120103t15012.htm

Many people enjoyed New Year’s first bath and the reunion with other regular customers.

 

[Jan. 4] New Year’s first auction held at fish market in tsunami stricken Oofunato, Iwate.

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/life/photos/120104/trd12010410550009-p1.htm

One fisherman said, “I want to keep going forward this year and enliven not only my shop but also the whole fish market.”

 

[Jan. 5] Japan tsunami, other catastrophes lead to record insurance costs in 2011.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/japan-tsunami-catastrophes-lead-record-insurance-costs-2011-article-1.1001198

The Japan earthquake and tsunami led to $210 billion in economic losses, not including nuclear-related damage, according to Munich Re. Insurance loses in Japan were estimated to be as high as $40 billion. An estimated 16,000 lost their lives in Japan.

 

[Jan. 6] Japan to open robot farm in tsunami disaster zone.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8996505/Japan-to-open-robot-farm-in-tsunami-disaster-zone.html

A futuristic farm with robot operators is to open in Japan on land swamped by the March 11 tsunami as part of an experimental government project.

 

[Jan. 8] Coming-of-age day in disaster stricken areas. Ceremonies started with silent prayers.

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/affairs/photos/120108/dst12010821570010-p3.htm

Some portraits of deceased people were also there to attend the ceremonies.

 

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