Should I Leave Japan

Mega Man · 03-16-2011, 08:43 AM

OK, news in Japan is slightly calmer, but International news reports are quite scary. What would you do if you were me?

LI E90 · 03-16-2011, 08:47 AM

depends on how far your are from the Nuclear plants and if you have a place to go

Verbiage · 03-16-2011, 08:48 AM

How is your situation at home? I really can't say, not being present there; its difficult to pass judgment from sole news reports.

BTM · 03-16-2011, 08:49 AM

Yea...I wouldn't leave this decision up to OT...

Simsims · 03-16-2011, 08:52 AM

1. accumulate enough radiation
2. become mega man
3. profit!

Comet · 03-16-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

OK, news in Japan is slightly calmer, but International news reports are quite scary. What would you do if you were me?

international news is always scary..
Once I was in Beirut, and CNN reported "major clashes and to evacuate the area" near where I lived.. I took a drive to the reported area and I saw children playing in the streets :/

over-reacting.. you are the best person to judge it.. vacations don't hurt though

Garduna · 03-16-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

OK, news in Japan is slightly calmer, but International news reports are quite scary. What would you do if you were me?

Just how bad is it over there right now. Canadian news has it being pretty dire.....

Wakka · 03-16-2011, 09:24 AM

i think it wouldnt be a bad idea to leave.

Mega Man · 03-16-2011, 09:27 AM

Where I am, things are pretty calm. I'm in Mie-ken, kind of far from Fukushima-ken. But, people are talking about earthquakes and the nuclear situation quite a bit. However, i went to dinner tonight with some friends, and business at the restaurant seemed normal as usual. One of my friend's works at the International Center, and said some foreigners have been leaving.

The weather is the only thing that's alarming at all to me, but odd weather occurances do happen on their own. It's nearly April, and a few days ago it was warming up (it's been cold here). This morning was colder than it has been (but not THAT cold), and last night was super windy. About 11am though (it wasn't all that cold), it started snowing! It snowed on and off all day, and then snowed really hard about 6pm, and stopped again.

Well, I think I can handle earthquakes, even a tsunami with warning; but the thought of nuclear radiation is what alarms me.

Verbiage · 03-16-2011, 09:33 AM

I can understand that. Where would you be going if you left?

FStop7 · 03-16-2011, 09:37 AM

I would stay.

infinitekidM2C · 03-16-2011, 10:53 AM

Even if a meltdown occurs you still need a propellant to spread it. There was some spreading of a small amount of nuclear material but that was due to them letting some steam out of the reactor so that it wouldnt blow due to pressure. That's my understanding at least. So there shouldn't really be any radiation issues, besides maybe the occasional low level spreading.

persian54 · 03-16-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BTM

Yea...I wouldn't leave this decision up to OT...

Why not?

All important decisions of one's life should be left up to OT

If you're far, you may be over reacting

if you're close, than GTFO

TK-421 · 03-16-2011, 11:01 AM

LOL at the irony of the wording of the second poll choice

But in all seriousness, I'd get out. The radiation is what scares me because no lie, my two greatest fears are cancer and that my children will be born with a serious birth defect/retardation.

Verbiage · 03-16-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

LOL at the irony of the wording of the second poll choice

I must have not reacted to that properly.

GregTheStig · 03-16-2011, 11:13 AM

Judging by where you are, I'd say you're probably safe. If I was in your situation I'd be keeping a very close eye on things and be prepared to GTFO if you need to. Good luck, buddy.

E90SLAM · 03-16-2011, 11:31 AM

Not to panic and leave now, but at least be prepared.
Pack a suitcase and bag of clothing, and essential items such as passport, birth cert, bank stuff...etc....

Just to be ready in case shit hits the fan...but from where you locates, it is safe for now.

Year's_End · 03-16-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

LOL at the irony of the wording of the second poll choice

lol

OP, I wouldn't let the OT influence a decision as important as this. You should do your best to get local advice.

choicez · 03-16-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BTM

I wouldn't leave this decision up to OT...

iBoost · 03-16-2011, 11:58 AM

Yeah you're call buddy.. None of us over here can really tell what is going on.. Good luck though and stay safe bud! Keep us updated if you don't mind..

Garduna · 03-16-2011, 12:02 PM

I just saw where Mei-ken prefecture was and your are fairly close to Osaka/Kyoto. I think you should be fine.... or at least much better off than the people in Tokyo.

As someone said before, have at the very least one luggage bag packed and ready just in case you needed to get out asap.

I had a trip planned to Japan at the beginning of May...... was suppose to go to Tokyo and Aomori..... Because of every that has happened, my friends and I may skip it all together. We even thought of heading south west towards Osaka or places even further west but I don't know....... Megaman, how are things fairing on the west side of Japan right now???

Kroy · 03-16-2011, 12:39 PM

OP you seem south enough to have a good buffer of safety but I would plan to GTFO at any moments notice.

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No, You're Over-Reacting.	24	36.92%
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Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 278 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Where I am, things are pretty calm. I'm in Mie-ken, kind of far from Fukushima-ken. But, people are talking about earthquakes and the nuclear situation quite a bit. However, i went to dinner tonight with some friends, and business at the restaurant seemed normal as usual. One of my friend's works at the International Center, and said some foreigners have been leaving. The weather is the only thing that's alarming at all to me, but odd weather occurances do happen on their own. It's nearly April, and a few days ago it was warming up (it's been cold here). This morning was colder than it has been (but not THAT cold), and last night was super windy. About 11am though (it wasn't all that cold), it started snowing! It snowed on and off all day, and then snowed really hard about 6pm, and stopped again. Well, I think I can handle earthquakes, even a tsunami with warning; but the thought of nuclear radiation is what alarms me. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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Verbiage Dismembered Member 3583 Rep 9,213 Posts Drives: F80 ZCP 6MT, R55 Clubman S 6MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (6)	I can understand that. Where would you be going if you left? __________________ My delivery experience and beach photoshoot here.
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	I would stay. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	Even if a meltdown occurs you still need a propellant to spread it. There was some spreading of a small amount of nuclear material but that was due to them letting some steam out of the reactor so that it wouldnt blow due to pressure. That's my understanding at least. So there shouldn't really be any radiation issues, besides maybe the occasional low level spreading.
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	LOL at the irony of the wording of the second poll choice But in all seriousness, I'd get out. The radiation is what scares me because no lie, my two greatest fears are cancer and that my children will be born with a serious birth defect/retardation.
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GregTheStig derp 48 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: a Tuk Tuk Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Judging by where you are, I'd say you're probably safe. If I was in your situation I'd be keeping a very close eye on things and be prepared to GTFO if you need to. Good luck, buddy. __________________
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 1963 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	Not to panic and leave now, but at least be prepared. Pack a suitcase and bag of clothing, and essential items such as passport, birth cert, bank stuff...etc.... Just to be ready in case shit hits the fan...but from where you locates, it is safe for now. __________________
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	Yeah you're call buddy.. None of us over here can really tell what is going on.. Good luck though and stay safe bud! Keep us updated if you don't mind..
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Garduna Brigadier General 160 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I just saw where Mei-ken prefecture was and your are fairly close to Osaka/Kyoto. I think you should be fine.... or at least much better off than the people in Tokyo. As someone said before, have at the very least one luggage bag packed and ready just in case you needed to get out asap. I had a trip planned to Japan at the beginning of May...... was suppose to go to Tokyo and Aomori..... Because of every that has happened, my friends and I may skip it all together. We even thought of heading south west towards Osaka or places even further west but I don't know....... Megaman, how are things fairing on the west side of Japan right now???
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03-16-2011, 12:39 PM	#22
Kroy Brigadier General 173 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	OP you seem south enough to have a good buffer of safety but I would plan to GTFO at any moments notice.
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