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Developing News Feed: Japan Radiation

tokyodv — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:21:44 +0000

(* Everything on this particular feed is the opinion of EX-SKF. Except comments written by others, which are their opinions. )

Japan Negligence: ‘Fukushima = 29.6 Hiroshima Nuclear Bombs’

tokyodv — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:20:27 +0000

A professor from Tokyo University (number 1 in the country) gives his emotional testimony at the Diet on July 27th.

He’s ‘shaking with anger’ at TEPCO and the government; they have yet to release an official estimate of total radiation from the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant explosions and subsequent meltdowns. And I’m sure they won’t; sweep it under the rug. Or as they say in Japan; if it stinks, put a lid on it.

Professor Kodama’s Radioisotope Center has determined:

- Based on thermal output, Fukushima is 29.6 times the amount released by the nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.
- Based on uranium equivalent, Fukushima is 20 Hiroshima bombs.
- The radiation from a nuclear bomb will decrease by one-thousandth
- The radiation from a nuclear power plant will only decrease by one-tenth.

And this problem isn’t just going away. Every week, they ‘discover’ more food, water, and waste irradiated covering more area. They’ve only just now discovered this contamination because they’ve only just now started checking.. 4 months later.

A big shout-out to EX-SKF; Amazingly, the only resource providing updated, bilingual news on this deteriorating situation. Also, to tokyobrowntabby for providing the English translation of Kodama-sensei’s testimony.

Japanese Government Runs Away from People of Fukushima

tokyodv — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:20:32 +0000

A very sad example of how the people in Fukushima have been abandoned by the Japanese government. It’s becoming obvious the ‘leaders’ were, and still are, completely over their head. One of affects of non-experts being appointed to positions requiring expertise. A common practice in Japan.

Also worth reading:
- Radioactive Rice Hay in Tochigi: 106,000 Becquerels/Kg Cesium – July 25th
- Radiation in Japan Spreads: Wheat, Rapeseeds in Fukushima, Rice Hay Outside Fukushima Far Exceeding Safety Limit – July 24th
- Over 2,600 Meat Cows Suspected of Being Fed with Radioactive Rice Hay – July 23rd
- Radioactive Beef from Tochigi Prefecture – Discovery Follows Hayakawa Map – July 23rd
- 240 Children in 3 Nursery Schools in Yamagata Prefecture Ate Cesium Beef – July 19th
- Radioactive Cesium from Shiitake Mushrooms Grown Indoors in Date City, Fukushima – July 15th
- Beef from Fukushima to Be Tested (Somehow) in Fukushima from Now On, But It’s Too Late For School Kids in Yokohama – July 12th

These are all articles from Japanese sources. With English translations. Read and weep..

Help Victims of Japan’s Earthquake / Tsunami / Nuclear Catastrophe

tokyodv — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:57:58 +0000

My buddy, Kjeld, over at Japanese Streets immediately traveled to the tsunami hit areas to work with local government officials and relay their needs. He partnered up with Demira NGO, photographed the destruction, and interviewed city mayors. Kjeld captured the video and photos. I edited and added the background sounds.

I also highly recommend Mercy Corp. They’re from my home state and had a helicopter distributing food and needed supplies days after the tsunami. The people of that area have been hit hard and many will never be able to return. It’s not too late to help.
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KOMADORI Bros: Brother Funkers!

tokyodv — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:20:24 +0000

I was so impressed with a KOMADORI Bros. video clip on NHKs Digital Stadium, I just had to track them down.

At the time, they were International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences. We exchanged emails, drank beers, and shared DV stories. I asked if I could present their work to an international audience on TOKYODV. They were excited about the exposure, and I was honored to show their art.

From NHKs website, when this video debuted – “Ohashi and Okamoto graduated from the International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences…

(In this video) the gym outfit of Mr. Okamoto who desperately tries harder will make you excited. This is an absurd home video of this passionate guy. Sit back and enjoy the show.”
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A Yakuza Finds His God

tokyodv — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:20:00 +0000

An interview with a minister of a small church in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Suzuki is tattood, pinkyless, and basking in the glow of God’s love. Because ‘Jesus loves him for who he is’; an ex-member of the feared Japanese mafia – the Yakuza.

See the video interview here and read the article by Captain Japan – From Crime to Christ: Former Yakuza Sees the Light.
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Originally released in 2004.

World Trade Center: One Month Before 9/11/01

tokyodv — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:20:19 +0000

George Mauro’s video reminder of how peaceful the World Trade Center was only one month before September 11th, 2001. This clip has views from the top, inside, and base of the huge buildings. He created this video and commentary the same day the towers collapsed.. Now, just over ten years ago.
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Related:
VISIT: George Mauro’s Site

Japanese Woman Grabs Curvy Shirt

tokyodv — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:20:16 +0000

Silly little commercial for the KOMADORI Bros. t-shirt..

Woman looks seductively into camera, wanting, needing something. Woman gets startled, grabs to protect her most cherished possession(s); the t-shirt.

Unfortunately, I only have one medium t-shirt left in stock. The quality is great and design original. If interested, order here.
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KOMADORI Bros: Gundam You!

tokyodv — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:20:11 +0000

Gundam is influential in a lot of KOMADORI work; Ohashi-san is a huge Gundam fan. In this video, the Brothers climb into big, Gundam versions of themselves and battle it out with purple light-sabers and finger-ray guns..
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KOMADORI Bros: Brother Hunter!

tokyodv — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:20:51 +0000

The KOMADORI Bros.: Culturally insightful, bizarre little stories with a touch of humor.

In this clip, one brother is hunting his lost sibling..
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