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2011 Japan Time Machine

A few scary facts about the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.



The damage from the disaster was so massive it could clearly be seen from the International Space Station 220 miles (350 kilometers) above the Earth.
Several of Tokyo's major summer festivals have been cancelled due to the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.
Japanese people don't often protest. Japanese culture is deeply non-confrontational. Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster is an exception.
2011 was a tough year in Tokyo as a result of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The Tokyo fashion report for 2011 is missing several months.

December 2011 Tokyo Fashion Report November 2011 Tokyo Fashion Report October 2011 Tokyo Fashion Report

In 2011, at least half of all events in Japan were cancelled due to the tragic Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. The Tokyo Game Show went ahead as planned in September. It achieved record attendance.
A highly successful event that launched several important cars and new technologies. Rumors of the Tokyo Motor Show's demise may be premature.

2011 Tokyo Motor Show Gallery of Cars

The hero workers who've faced 3 nuclear meltdowns.
Halloween in Japan is mostly enjoyed by adults (and young adults). It's good to see some kids getting into it in recent years.
A quick guide to the Tokyo club scene for tourists.
The top 25 JPop artists of 2011 based primarily on single sales.
25 Most Popular Japanese Cartoon Characters

101 Kinds of Sushi in Japan

These words go a long way to explain Japanese culture: the way Japanese people think.
These traditional Japanese desserts (Wagashi) are served in top Tokyo (and Kyoto) restaurants. The Emperor himself eats these sweets.



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