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Japan (constructing earthquake-proof buildings)
“People experienced such a big earthquake for the first time and felt scared, but the intensity of the quake in Tokyo was less than half of what we had simulated for our buildings,” said Tsukatani, a general manager at the unit of Mitsubishi Estate Co., the nation’s second-biggest developer. “I remember staying under my desk and watching the walls and the ceiling.” $$$$$$
New Zealand (Christchurch army guards)
The New Zealand Army will continue manning Christchurch’s Central City Red Zone around the clock for the next six months. Army personnel have been guarding the central city cordon since February 22′s destructive 6.3 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, including Monday’s two big quakes. The February quake claimed 181 lives. $$$
Japan (Shinkansen bullet trains)
Japan may have found a silver lining in the March earthquake, seeking to sell bullet trains abroad, as the high-speed train system proved resilient against the powerful 9.0-magnitude temblor of March 11. Shinkansen have long been synonymous with safety. But experts and government officials say safety alone is not enough to market the trains, saying more is needed, including flexibility that caters to local needs, to compete with European countries and emerging Asian rivals. $$$
New Zealand (Christchurch and politics)
The Labour Party’s Christchurch electorate MPs, Clayton Cosgrove (Waimakariri), Ruth Dyson (Port Hills), Lianne Dalziel (Christchurch East) and Brendon Burns (Christchurch Central) have started a regular bulletin to keep people in their electorates and media informed about what is happening at grass roots level. $$$
Japan (Tourism)
Go Japan : The country’s most famous visitor attractions are half empty after the tsunami so, if you’re prepared for the odd aftershock, it’s a good time to visit, writes Alex Meehan $$$
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