One of the interesting items we have this week is a study by Greenpeace in which various organisms from the sea near Fukushima were sampled for radioactive isotopes. Let's take a closer look.
The data in the table provided (see the first item in Ana's feed for the link) show the amount of radiation (radioactive decay) by isotope type per kilogram of plant or animal tissue from various samples. On the higher end is a fish with 357 bq/kg of radiation and some seaweed with 190 bk/kg.
Weather companies have released their forecasts for the “cherry blossom front” the advance of cherry blossoms across the country which is expected to begin within days.
Friday, 05 Feb 2021 07:28 PM MYT
This picture taken on January 31, 2021 shows cars lined up during a gathering by auto enthusiasts in Urayasu, an eastern suburb of Tokyo. AFP pic
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TOKYO, Feb 5 Fast and furious they aren’t, but for a group of Japanese retro car enthusiasts the sleek lines and high shine of their old-school models hold a much more special charm.
A loose club of fans rolls up most weekends in central Tokyo to show off their Cadillacs, Chevrolets and other modern classic vehicles from the mid to late 20th century.
February 20, 2021
TOKYO (AFP) – Fast and furious they aren’t, but for a group of Japanese retro car enthusiasts the sleek lines and high shine of their old-school models hold a much more special charm.
A loose club of fans rolls up most weekends in central Tokyo to show off their Cadillacs, Chevrolets and other modern classic vehicles from the mid to late 20
th Century.
“Each time I drive it, I still get a thrill. There aren’t many vehicles that give you that feeling,” Masamune Isogai told
AFP of his
Knight Rider replica – a Pontiac Trans Am, the car made famous by the hit 80s TV drama.