Tag Archives: Japan

3 Very Bizarre Attempts At Pro-Nuclear Power Propaganda

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Alicia

What do a Japanese character named Nuclear Boy, a pro-nuclear propaganda film from 1952 and Smithers from The Simpsons all have in common?


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Wikileaks: Japan Knew About Nuclear Earthquake Disaster Risk In 2006

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Alicia

A leaked document from Prime Minister Koizumi’s cabinet reveals a shocking fact: The Japanese government already knew that nuclear power plants couldn’t withstand a 7.1 magnitude earthquake, let alone 9.0. See more →

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10,000+ Dead, Hundreds Of Thousands Displaced In Japan Earthquake. Can You Chip In?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Alicia

On March 11, a disastrous 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Japan, causing widespread destruction throughout the region. It was the most severe earthquake ever recorded in Japan. See more →

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