Resources and Information on the Great East Japan Earthquake


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Safety Information and Contact Assistance


  • Information on Recovery
  • Japan Travel Updates after the 3.11 Earthquake
  • Travel Safety Updates: Japan is Open for Safe Travel
  • Information on Safety in Relation to Radioactivity Levels
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Great East Japan Earthquake Info Page

Policy Letters from Consul General Hanatani


  • Policy Letter Regarding INES Scale Reassessment of the Accident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Station (April 22, 2011)
  • Policy Letter Regarding Japan Nuclear Concerns (March 30, 2011)

Statements and Messages from Japan


  • A Message from His Majesty The Emperor
  • High School Cultural Festival in Fukushima: A Message from Fukushima
  • Handwritten Newspapers published by Ishinomaki Hibi Shimbun
  • MONKEY MAJIK - a disaster-affected band demonstrating "Vibrant Japan"
  • "Thank you from Japan" (Special TV program about this story was broadcast by NHK World on 3rd and 4th February 2012)
  • Disaster Management Education in Kamaishi
  • Iwaki Spa Resort Hawaiians - Hula Girls from Fukushima cheering up Japan -
  • Sake brewery "Otokoyama Honten" in Kesennuma City, Miyagi – Symbol of Reconstruction –
  • JET Program Bonds Japanese and American Hearts – Beyond Tragedy of Great East Japan Earthquake –

Visitors Signing the Book of Condolence and Encouragement


  • Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Visit, Signing of Book of Condolence and Encouragement
  • President Barack OBAMA upon signing the Book of Condolence and Encouragement
  • Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Visit, Signing of Book of Condolence and Encouragement

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