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CNNTokyo (CNN) -- An 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan early Friday, triggering tsunami warnings and sending people fleeing out of buildings in the capital.
The quake rattled buildings and toppled cars off bridges and into waters underneath. In Tokyo, crowds huddled together and tried to reach relatives via cell phone.
Its epicenter was 373 kilometers (231 miles) from Tokyo, the United States Geological Survey said.
It triggered a tsunami warning for various countries, including Japan and Russia, the National Weather Service said.
"Earthquakes of this size are known to generate tsunamis potentially dangerous to coasts outside the source region," it said.
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.quake/?hpt=T2
I just saw Tsunami swallow up farmlands, I think in Miyagi, on my Oregonian live news. It was approaching bunch of driving cars on the road, when they broke from the live broadcast.
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American Red Cross Responds to Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami
Your gift to the American Red Cross will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.
On those rare occasions when donations exceed American Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters. Minimum donation amount is $10.
American Red Cross Donation Page
Japan:
Helping Survivors
Mercy Corps is helping provide emergency assistance to earthquake survivors in Japan with our longstanding partner, Peace Winds.
http://www.mercycorps.org/
How you can donate money to Japan(thread)
I hope mods are okay with this, I know we have a thread regarding the catastrophe in Japan, but I think this information shouldn't get lost in a huge thread like this.
Here are some infos how you can donate money, to help our friends in Japan:
Red Cross United Kingdom
Red Cross United States
Red Cross Australia
Red Cross Germany
Red Cross Canada
If you live in the US, you can also donate 10$ via a text message, send "REDCROSS" (without the ""'s) to 90999.
There are also some actions on twitter where people will donate money for retweets.
If you have some more informations on how to donate money, please share and I will add it to the first post!
JACK JOHNSON ANNOUNCES $50,000 DONATION
FOR JAPAN EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI RELIEF
In the wake of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Jack Johnson announces his support of relief and recovery efforts in the region. Johnson is donating $50,000 to GlobalGiving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund to help residents of the affected areas. The non-profit is distributing funds to Save the Children, the International Medical Corps, and other organizations on the ground to provide relief and aid to victims.
While traveling in Japan as part of the To The Sea tour, Johnson and his crew were in Osaka when the earthquake struck on March 11. The concert in Osaka took place as scheduled hours after the massive earthquake, as television images of the powerful tsunami began streaming in, revealing the magnitude of the devastation. Sendai, one of cities hardest hit by the tsunami, was the next concert stop scheduled on the tour.
The day following the earthquake and tsunami, Johnson canceled plans to travel to Tokyo for a media event because of rising concerns about the safety of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The band and crew remained in Osaka until the decision was made to postpone the remainder of the tour due to the tragedy. Postponed shows include Zepp Sendai, Budokan, Zepp Fukuoka and Studio Coast Tokyo.
Johnson stated, "My family and I were in our hotel room on the 29th floor in Osaka when the earthquake hit. Although it was an extremely nerve-racking experience, it was nothing compared to what those closer to the epicenter are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families that have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami. We are making a donation to help with the relief efforts and hope to be back in Japan soon to reunite with friends and play more music."
Johnson is encouraging his fans to support relief and recovery efforts in any way they can. To learn more about GlobalGiving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund visit: http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/japan-earthquake-tsunami-relief/
In addition to supporting GlobalGiving's earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan, Johnson's To The Sea World Tour is collaborating with over 150 hand-chosen community groups around the globe as part of Johnson's All At Once Community. Jack Johnson is donating 100% of his To The Sea tour proceeds to charity.
For more information visit JackJohnsonMusic.com and AllAtOnce.org.
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being mentioned. When my grandparents were alive, I used to visit this port town, every summer. My mom's family is from this town. Best beach I have ever visited, just wonderful memories. 
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