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SHOULD FOREIGNERS LEAVE JAPAN? NUCLEAR RADIATION DANGERS, AIRPORT & FLIGHT PROBLEMS: JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI.
Day two. The earthquake’s devastation is worse than expected. Aftershocks, rising death tolls, mixed messages from the media.
Foreigners in Japan are asking: should they stay or go? In our new video, I discuss the frantic situation with Sebastiano Serafini, who made it through the 9.0 earthquake.
Right now, Tokyo seems stable. But the possibilities are totally unclear. In the worst case scenario, there could be radiation fallout, another large quake, chemical rain… At best, residents have to deal with blackouts and water problems, and be ready to evacuate.
Many people are thinking it’s best to get away from the epicenter for a little while. Embassies are urging foreigners to go home, and some of our friends have already gone.
In the interview, Sebastiano says that by going now, he’s freeing up a seat for someone who needs to urgently leave later. Second, he says foreigners have family abroad who are worried sick, and would feel better if they left Japan for a bit.
In the previous video, Seba was smiling reassure his mom, who found out about the earthquake on her birthday. He says, “Like in the film Life is Beautiful, a smile and positive outlook helps anyone get through the worst of situations.”
Of course, not everyone in Japan has the luxury of leaving. Seba talks about airport closures and troubles getting tickets. We suggest that you contact a foreign travel agent if you’re looking to fly out of Japan.
Please watch the debate video above and on YouTube. Have any of your native or foreign friends left Japan? Do you think the situation is truly dangerous, or overblown?
PS: the earthquake aftermath has caused a LOT of upheavals in my plans. My priority is making sure my friends are safe, and helping the crisis to the best of my ability. More updates soon on my blog, Facebook and Twitter (I update constantly).
UPDATE: Situation in Japan is bad. My foreigner friends are trying to leave immediately. Please consider flying out… We’re all doing our best to help everyone gets safe, and will continue to do so.
SECOND UPDATE: Sebastiano is heading to LA and I’m meeting him. We’re putting ALL our effort into helping Japan once we’re there!
Listen, I don’t know how the situation will unfold in Japan. Could be totally fine, or nuclear issues and a second big quake (7.0 predicted). I think it’s best to be safe….
Keep cool, but please consider getting to somewhere outside potential danger zone.
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TOKYO, JAPAN EARTHQUAKE VIDEO: SEBA SURVIVES THE JAPANESE QUAKE & TSUNAMI CRISIS. DISASTER EYEWITNESS REPORT FILM.
The Japan earthquake is the only thing on everyone’s mind right now. Here’s an update: I filmed a video interview with Sebastiano Serafini, who is in Tokyo right now. He talks about surviving the 8.9 magnitude quake while at Avex agency.
The tsunamis and tremors keep coming — and are captured in this video! Seba discusses what’s important to him, and thanks his fans for thinking of him during this disaster.
Come watch the video above and on YouTube. Somehow, Seba manages to look cute and have good hair during the crisis…
I’m keeping in close contact with my Japan comrades (I’m updating on Twitter). There are still tremors every 15-20 minutes, and everyone’s on the edge. But it seems like the worst is over. Most of your favorite Tokyo Goths and J-rockers have been reported safe; fingers crossed.
Come watch the video with sleepless Seba… there are smiles and a shout-out to Yukiro!
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