Updated March 15th 3:52
Most of public transportation will be back on March 15th.
I just listed the ones which will be out of service today for sure.
Most of train companies can only put 30-80% of trains back to service due to secturity concerns.
You can check latest JR lines's information in English
- Tohoku http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/tohoku.aspx
- Kanto http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/kanto.aspx
- Shinetsu http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/shinetsu.aspx
- Shinkansen http://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/shinkansen.aspx
Is your train working?
Navitime's all-in-one route search maybe useful to find alternative ways to go home.
http://www.navitime.co.jp/en/
Japanese Example Sentences
"すみません (sumimasen) [excuse me]
（ ）線はいつ運転を再開しますか？ (___sen wa itsu unten wo saikai shimasuka?) [When will the ___line start running again?]
ここに書いてもらえませんか？ (kokoni kaite morae masenka?) [Could you write it here?]
ありがとうございます。 (Arigatou gozaimasu) [Thank you]
（ ）にいきたいのですがどうしたらいいでしょうか？(___ni ikitaino desuga doushitara iideshouka?) [How can I get to ( )?]"
3/14/2011
Updates on Planned Power Outage in Kanto Area
This page is for the most updated information about the planned black outs.
Find your group: Rolling Blackouts Schedule Search by Area
English
* Take note that you need to enter your address in Kanji.
http://machi.userlocal.jp/teiden/en.php
Japanese
http://machi.userlocal.jp/teiden
Time updated 20:57 April 5th
Press release by TEPCO on the planned power outage in English:
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11031406-e.html
Some Ibaraki, and some part of Chiba and Tochigi was exempted from the planned power outage
Source: http://webtool.fizsoft.net/tepco/index.php?search=
Planned blackout was canceled from 7th through 10th of April.
Group 1 No planned blackout
Group 2 No Planned blackout
Group 3 No planned blackout
Group 4 No planned blackout
Group 5 No planned blackout
TEPCO serach tool
*Most updated but only available in Japanese
http://webtool.fizsoft.net/tepco/index.php?search=
Google map of planned power outage groups
http://teiden.sou-sou.net/Note this is not an official map provided by TEPCO
This map is based on the inromation available on March 13th 2011.
Please refer TEPCO web tool above or website of your municipalities for the most updated information
Japanese Example Sentences
"すみません (sumimasen) [excuse me]
今日計画停電が実施されると聞きました. (kyo keikakuteiden ga jisshi sareruto kikimashita) [I heard that we will be having a planned blackout today.]
ここは停電のリストの中に含まれていますか？ (Kokoha teidennno risutoni hukumareteimasuka? ) [Is here included in this list?]"
"これは計画停電ですか？(koreha keikakuteiden desuka?) [Is this planned power outage?]"6:20～10:00 *13:50～17:30
Find your group: Rolling Blackouts Schedule Search by Area
English
* Take note that you need to enter your address in Kanji.
http://machi.userlocal.jp/teiden/en.php
Japanese
http://machi.userlocal.jp/teiden
Time updated 20:57 April 5th
Press release by TEPCO on the planned power outage in English:
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11031406-e.html
Some Ibaraki, and some part of Chiba and Tochigi was exempted from the planned power outage
Source: http://webtool.fizsoft.net/tepco/index.php?search=
Planned blackout was canceled from 7th through 10th of April.
Group 1 No planned blackout
Group 2 No Planned blackout
Group 3 No planned blackout
Group 4 No planned blackout
Group 5 No planned blackout
TEPCO serach tool
*Most updated but only available in Japanese
http://webtool.fizsoft.net/tepco/index.php?search=
Google map of planned power outage groups
http://teiden.sou-sou.net/Note this is not an official map provided by TEPCO
This map is based on the inromation available on March 13th 2011.
Please refer TEPCO web tool above or website of your municipalities for the most updated information
Japanese Example Sentences
"すみません (sumimasen) [excuse me]
今日計画停電が実施されると聞きました. (kyo keikakuteiden ga jisshi sareruto kikimashita) [I heard that we will be having a planned blackout today.]
ここは停電のリストの中に含まれていますか？ (Kokoha teidennno risutoni hukumareteimasuka? ) [Is here included in this list?]"
"これは計画停電ですか？(koreha keikakuteiden desuka?) [Is this planned power outage?]"6:20～10:00 *13:50～17:30
3/13/2011
Prepare for the Rolling Blackouts/Planned Power Outage （輪番停電）
Updated 4/18 20:39
TEPCO has announced that they will cancel the rolling blackouts for while
Detail of their plan can be found here
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11040805-e.html
Rolling Blackouts Schedule Search by Area
English
* Take note that you need to enter your address in Kanji.
http://machi.userlocal.jp/teiden/en.php
Japanese
http://machi.userlocal.jp/teiden/
* Group 5's power will stop aromund 1pm for 3 hours today.
For the most updated information please check "updated information of planned power outagehttp://japanearthquakeinformation.blogspot.com/2011/03/updates-on-planned-power-outage.html
These informaiton are subject to change and please check the pages periodically
Currently, East Japan is facing energy shortage due to many power plants was damaged by the earthquake and went out of line.
TEPCO, a electricity supply company in Eastern Japan, has declared that they will carry out rolling blackouts to maintain electricity demand under control. The supply of electricity will be cut for three hours. The affected area are divided into five sections and each group of manicipalities will take a turn for the planned blackouts.
This measure will affect the residents of 9 prefectures in East Japan, in cluding Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitaima, Chiba, Tochigi, Gunnma, Ibaraki, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka
During this period, energy supply to the area including houses office, factory, even to hospitals and schools, will go down altogether.
Traffic lights and street lights will be out as well. Extra cautious about your safety at night.
You are advised not to use elevator during this period, as they also powered by electricity and you will be most likely to surrender inside.
The municipalities are divided into 5 groups
Schedule for the planned power outage from March 21st to 27st
http://www.tepco.co.jp/cc/press/11032002-j.html
4/1 Friday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 5
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 1
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 2
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 3
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 4
4/2 Saturday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 1
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 2
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 3
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 4
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 5
4/3 Sunday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 2
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 3
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 4
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 5
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 1
4/4 Monday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 3
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 4
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 5
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 1
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 2
4/5 Tuesday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 4
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 5
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 1
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 2
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 3
4/6 Wendnesday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 5
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 1
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 2
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 3
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 4
You can find out which place will get blackout by typing the name of your city in Japanese in the box. It's up to date. Please use it.
http://webtool.fizsoft.net/tepco/
Google map of planned power outage groups
http://teiden.sou-sou.net/
Note this is not an official map provided by TEPCO
This map is based on the inromation available on March 13th 2011.
Please refer TEPCO web tool above or website of your municipalities for the most updated information
List of Municipalities and District
=http://www.tepco.co.jp/cc/press/betu11_j/images/110320a.pdf
Japanese Example Sentences
"この町は計画停電のリストに入っていますでしょうか？
Is our city included in this list of municipalities affected by a planned power outage?"
"すみません
日本語がわからず困っています。
今日 計画停電が起こると聞きました。
何時起こるかわかりますか？
わかるのならここに書いてくれませんか？。
ありがとうございます。
Excuse me.
I am in trouble because I don’t understand any Japanese
I heard that we are having a planned power outage today.
Do you know what time would it happen?
Could you write it down here?
Thank you"
"懐中電灯はありますか？
Do you have a flush lights?"
What should You do?
Prepare for the blackouts
- Use flush lights not candles. Candles might cause fire.
- Stay informed. This blackouts are PLANNED and only last for three hours. Lights will comeback.
- Plug off electrics before you leave. Some electrics, such as hair drier and hotpots are prone to create sparks when the power supply is back and be a fire hazard.
- Secure food and water in advance. In some area, water supply will be intermitted as well. Prepare meals and water before hand.
- Stay warm. In some buildings heats are also provided by electricity. Put extra layer.
- Don't open your fridge. Most of the fridge and freezer in Japan are well insulated. If you don't open the door, it will stay cool for three hours.
Conserve energy
- Every kWh you don’t use will help getting steady supply of electricity not only your area, but also the areas severely affected by the earthquake.
- There are lives you can save by keeping heat low and plug of unused electrics, especially during a time between 18:00-17:00http://japanearthquakeinformation.blogspot.com/
TEPCO has announced that they will cancel the rolling blackouts for while
Detail of their plan can be found here
http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/press/corp-com/release/11040805-e.html
Rolling Blackouts Schedule Search by Area
English
* Take note that you need to enter your address in Kanji.
http://machi.userlocal.jp/teiden/en.php
Japanese
http://machi.userlocal.jp/teiden/
* Group 5's power will stop aromund 1pm for 3 hours today.
For the most updated information please check "updated information of planned power outagehttp://japanearthquakeinformation.blogspot.com/2011/03/updates-on-planned-power-outage.html
These informaiton are subject to change and please check the pages periodically
Currently, East Japan is facing energy shortage due to many power plants was damaged by the earthquake and went out of line.
TEPCO, a electricity supply company in Eastern Japan, has declared that they will carry out rolling blackouts to maintain electricity demand under control. The supply of electricity will be cut for three hours. The affected area are divided into five sections and each group of manicipalities will take a turn for the planned blackouts.
This measure will affect the residents of 9 prefectures in East Japan, in cluding Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitaima, Chiba, Tochigi, Gunnma, Ibaraki, Yamanashi, and Shizuoka
During this period, energy supply to the area including houses office, factory, even to hospitals and schools, will go down altogether.
Traffic lights and street lights will be out as well. Extra cautious about your safety at night.
You are advised not to use elevator during this period, as they also powered by electricity and you will be most likely to surrender inside.
The municipalities are divided into 5 groups
Schedule for the planned power outage from March 21st to 27st
http://www.tepco.co.jp/cc/press/11032002-j.html
4/1 Friday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 5
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 1
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 2
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 3
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 4
4/2 Saturday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 1
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 2
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 3
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 4
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 5
4/3 Sunday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 2
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 3
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 4
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 5
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 1
4/4 Monday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 3
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 4
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 5
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 1
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 2
4/5 Tuesday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 4
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 5
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 1
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 2
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 3
4/6 Wendnesday
6:20-10:00 and *13:50-17:30 (1:50 pm - 5:30 pm) -- Group 5
9:20-13:00 (9:20 am - 1:00 pm) and *16:50-20:30 (4:50 pm - 8:30 pm) -- Group 1
12:20-16:00 (12:20 pm - 4:00 pm) -- Group 2
15:20-19:00 (3:20 pm - 7:00 pm) -- Group 3
18:20-22:00 (6:20 pm - 10:00 pm) -- Group 4
You can find out which place will get blackout by typing the name of your city in Japanese in the box. It's up to date. Please use it.
http://webtool.fizsoft.net/tepco/
Google map of planned power outage groups
http://teiden.sou-sou.net/
Note this is not an official map provided by TEPCO
This map is based on the inromation available on March 13th 2011.
Please refer TEPCO web tool above or website of your municipalities for the most updated information
List of Municipalities and District
=http://www.tepco.co.jp/cc/press/betu11_j/images/110320a.pdf
Japanese Example Sentences
"この町は計画停電のリストに入っていますでしょうか？
Is our city included in this list of municipalities affected by a planned power outage?"
"すみません
日本語がわからず困っています。
今日 計画停電が起こると聞きました。
何時起こるかわかりますか？
わかるのならここに書いてくれませんか？。
ありがとうございます。
Excuse me.
I am in trouble because I don’t understand any Japanese
I heard that we are having a planned power outage today.
Do you know what time would it happen?
Could you write it down here?
Thank you"
"懐中電灯はありますか？
Do you have a flush lights?"
What should You do?
Prepare for the blackouts
- Use flush lights not candles. Candles might cause fire.
- Stay informed. This blackouts are PLANNED and only last for three hours. Lights will comeback.
- Plug off electrics before you leave. Some electrics, such as hair drier and hotpots are prone to create sparks when the power supply is back and be a fire hazard.
- Secure food and water in advance. In some area, water supply will be intermitted as well. Prepare meals and water before hand.
- Stay warm. In some buildings heats are also provided by electricity. Put extra layer.
- Don't open your fridge. Most of the fridge and freezer in Japan are well insulated. If you don't open the door, it will stay cool for three hours.
Conserve energy
- Every kWh you don’t use will help getting steady supply of electricity not only your area, but also the areas severely affected by the earthquake.
- There are lives you can save by keeping heat low and plug of unused electrics, especially during a time between 18:00-17:00http://japanearthquakeinformation.blogspot.com/
For People in Miyagi
Sendai
Official Info blog for foreigners in Sendai
http://www.sira.or.jp/japanese/blog/information/
Sendai Official Website in Multilanguage
http://www.city.sendai.jp/language/english.html
Emergency Information for Foreign Residents in Sendai City about Life
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/blog/ts/g/cemmer/2011/03/post_166.html
Inquiry counter for foreginers in Sendai. English, Chinese, andKorean speakers are available.
022-265-2471
022-224-1919
This is a list of emergency water, food, cell phone charging stations in Sendai.
http://goo.gl/iAOBn
Official Info blog for foreigners in Sendai
http://www.sira.or.jp/japanese/blog/information/
Sendai Official Website in Multilanguage
http://www.city.sendai.jp/language/english.html
Emergency Information for Foreign Residents in Sendai City about Life
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/blog/ts/g/cemmer/2011/03/post_166.html
Inquiry counter for foreginers in Sendai. English, Chinese, andKorean speakers are available.
022-265-2471
022-224-1919
This is a list of emergency water, food, cell phone charging stations in Sendai.
http://goo.gl/iAOBn
False Rumor of Chiba Prefecture Cosmo Oil Explosion
On twitter and through many emails, there has been a false rumor going around that an oil explosion has caused poisonous rain to fall in Chiba Prefecture.
Cosmo Oil, in conjunction with Chiba Prefecture, has published an official statement.
"In Regards to Emails About the Chiba Oil Factory"
Cosmo Oil
Corporate Communication Dept, PR Room
Today, it seems that emails titled "Cosmo Oil Secondary Disaster Prevention Information" were sent out randomly to many people. The information contained included: "the poisonous substance released in the Cosmo Oil explosion has adhered to the clouds and will pour in Chiba as rain."
However, this is not true. The tank in question was filled with LP gas, which despite flowing into the atomosphere as a result of the explosion will have little effect on the human body.
We sincerely apologize to the residents of Chiba, as well as all those related, for any trouble and/or worry this has caused.
Source: http://www.cosmo-oil.co.jp/information/110312/index.html
Cosmo Oil, in conjunction with Chiba Prefecture, has published an official statement.
"In Regards to Emails About the Chiba Oil Factory"
Cosmo Oil
Corporate Communication Dept, PR Room
Today, it seems that emails titled "Cosmo Oil Secondary Disaster Prevention Information" were sent out randomly to many people. The information contained included: "the poisonous substance released in the Cosmo Oil explosion has adhered to the clouds and will pour in Chiba as rain."
However, this is not true. The tank in question was filled with LP gas, which despite flowing into the atomosphere as a result of the explosion will have little effect on the human body.
We sincerely apologize to the residents of Chiba, as well as all those related, for any trouble and/or worry this has caused.
Source: http://www.cosmo-oil.co.jp/information/110312/index.html
PTSD Child Care
Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event that results in psychological trauma. While many adults are also affected by this, children who have experienced a big earthquake are very likely to struggle with this. Common symptoms include: Re-experiencing, Avoidance, and Hyperarousal.
You can find various information about PTSD online, so I'll focus on how you can help your children here.
Make children feel secure and relieved
- do not leave them alone
- eat and play together
- hug them and hold their hands
- tell them that it is normal to feel sadness, anger, anxiety
- to those who blame themselves, tell them "it is not your fault"
- say "I'll protect you" and "We are safe/okay" instead of "Do your best" or "Be patient"
- talk about pleasant memories
- do not scold them even if they behave badly
Discuss what they are confused about
- ask what they are actually anxious about, with what they are struggling
- do not generalize or dodge the problem
- answer confidently, even if they repeat the same question over and over
Accept their feelings calmly and sincerely
- when they talk, get down to the same height as them, look them in the eyes, make brief responses while listening, and never interrupt them
- do not force them to talk if they don't want to
Provide opportunities for them to play and act
- at their own pace, let them communicate with friends through sports or play
- let them express freely by drawing, singing, and writing
- the feeling of helping others makes them feel good, so let them help you with easy things
If adults show their anxiety, children's symptoms may get worse or cause them to try to hide their anxiety and stress. In cases of disasters like this, however, it is often impossible for adults to be totally calm; adult anxiety is also normal.
So, please do not push yourself too hard. Please ask for help; often others will be helped by helping you. Talk to other adults, counselors, friends, or other parents in the same shelter or area. Incorporate and take turns with them in caring for the children.
The most important thing is to listen to children sincerely, and have fun with them. Talk about your favorite movie, food, memory, and smile together.
Even during the hardest times, do not forget to smile, to have hope, and to appreciate that you are alive.
You can find various information about PTSD online, so I'll focus on how you can help your children here.
Make children feel secure and relieved
- do not leave them alone
- eat and play together
- hug them and hold their hands
- tell them that it is normal to feel sadness, anger, anxiety
- to those who blame themselves, tell them "it is not your fault"
- say "I'll protect you" and "We are safe/okay" instead of "Do your best" or "Be patient"
- talk about pleasant memories
- do not scold them even if they behave badly
Discuss what they are confused about
- ask what they are actually anxious about, with what they are struggling
- do not generalize or dodge the problem
- answer confidently, even if they repeat the same question over and over
Accept their feelings calmly and sincerely
- when they talk, get down to the same height as them, look them in the eyes, make brief responses while listening, and never interrupt them
- do not force them to talk if they don't want to
Provide opportunities for them to play and act
- at their own pace, let them communicate with friends through sports or play
- let them express freely by drawing, singing, and writing
- the feeling of helping others makes them feel good, so let them help you with easy things
If adults show their anxiety, children's symptoms may get worse or cause them to try to hide their anxiety and stress. In cases of disasters like this, however, it is often impossible for adults to be totally calm; adult anxiety is also normal.
So, please do not push yourself too hard. Please ask for help; often others will be helped by helping you. Talk to other adults, counselors, friends, or other parents in the same shelter or area. Incorporate and take turns with them in caring for the children.
The most important thing is to listen to children sincerely, and have fun with them. Talk about your favorite movie, food, memory, and smile together.
Even during the hardest times, do not forget to smile, to have hope, and to appreciate that you are alive.
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