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Adventures of Link: What's Shakin' in Japan

Where: Ibaraki, Japan
May 7, 2008 at 5:15 PM | by pbb | 1 Comment

A series of fairly powerful earthquakes hit Japan today, rocking Ibaraki Prefecture, just north of Tokyo. There were no fatalities and no fear of a tsunami, though tremors could continue in the coming hours. The last earthquake of this magnitude hit the island nation last year; it killed 11 people.

Even though damage this time was light, it must've been an interesting experience for the most high-profile tourist in Tokyo right now: Chinese President Hu Jintao. The leader is meeting with his Japanese counterparts in an effort to smooth relations between the two countries, which have been frosty for the past decade.

Related Stories:
· Strong Earthquake Rocks Tokyo Region [AFP, via Google]
· 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Tokyo [AP, via Google]
· Hu Jintao and Yasuo Fukuda Make Friends [UK Times]
· China, Japan Sign Joint Statement on Ties [Xinhua]
· Japan Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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  1. ShaneS

    Jaunted Member

    I was shakin'

    We live in Chiba Prefecture (just north of Tokyo) and got woken up by the shaking around 1 AM.  It seemed like wave after wave of earthquakes hit and something even hit the floor with a loud bang in our kitchen.  We have been feeling little after shocks all morning.

    It's a terrible feeling not knowing when/if it will stop and how much damage there might be.  You really are at the Mercy of Mother Nature but earthquakes are the norm in Japan and I guess you just have to cross your fingers and ride them out...

    Shane Sakata
    The Tokyo Traveler
    http://www.thetokyotraveler.com

    May 7, 2008 at 11:50 PM
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