Of Edanon and Yamada-san
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fencer_xAlso, on a lighter note, the niconico video chat that streams alongside the NHK webstream running now is about the most adorable thing to watch, despite the fearmongerers on there as well. Edano (Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, this dude) has become kind of the 'mascot', adopted by chatters and twitterers alike, because he's EVERYWHERE and seems to never sleep (you may have even seen the article on #edano_nero ["Edano, sleep already!"]). Last night, someone posted this pic last night and it made me laugh XD Also, he has been fondly dubbed "Edanon" which makes him sound like a magical girl to me XD
Similarly, but not on nearly as large a scale, there was one reporter for NHK, Yamada-san, who was on-location somewhere I've forgotten and was giving a report. Unfortunately, nearby, a helicopter was landing and making it almost impossible for the poor guy to be heard, even after being asked to hold the mic closer. Ultimately, the anchor said they'd come back to him later (after the chopper left), and instantly the chat exploded with comments of concern like, "Yamada-san! Ganbare~!" and "Yamada-san, makenaide!!", and a few moments later, when the shot cut back to him, the chopper was gone, and the chat erupted with excited comments like, "YAMADA-SAN GA HERI NI KATTA!!" ("Yamada-san beat the helicopter!") and "Yamada-san good job!!" XD; Oh Yamada-san, your antics and katsu-ing against a heri made my day a bit brighter :)
In other news, there was just another really strong quake right beneath us--a 6.0 @____@ Please let Chiba not fall into the ocean before I leave...!
Similarly, but not on nearly as large a scale, there was one reporter for NHK, Yamada-san, who was on-location somewhere I've forgotten and was giving a report. Unfortunately, nearby, a helicopter was landing and making it almost impossible for the poor guy to be heard, even after being asked to hold the mic closer. Ultimately, the anchor said they'd come back to him later (after the chopper left), and instantly the chat exploded with comments of concern like, "Yamada-san! Ganbare~!" and "Yamada-san, makenaide!!", and a few moments later, when the shot cut back to him, the chopper was gone, and the chat erupted with excited comments like, "YAMADA-SAN GA HERI NI KATTA!!" ("Yamada-san beat the helicopter!") and "Yamada-san good job!!" XD; Oh Yamada-san, your antics and katsu-ing against a heri made my day a bit brighter :)
In other news, there was just another really strong quake right beneath us--a 6.0 @____@ Please let Chiba not fall into the ocean before I leave...!
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Date: 2011-03-16 01:39 pm (UTC)If you haven't seen it already (which I doubt? :o), I thought you might enjoy reading thisu: http://www.facebook.com/notes/jun-shiomitsu/japan-quake-as-seen-from-twitter-translated-by-me-so-quality-questionable/10150121176733830
Wishing the best for you and Japan! Take care~~ <3
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Date: 2011-03-16 03:54 pm (UTC)(And huh, I guess I was jumping the gun--for some reason I thought you were leaving yesterday. XD;; But I guess now I can say have a safe trip? Again? :D)