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xXx asked in TravelAsia PacificJapan · 1 decade ago

Is Tokyo safe right now?

Obviously there was an earthquake up the coast, and there have been problems with power plants, including some explosions. But my question is, is Tokyo itself safe to visit, and if so, will restaurants/stores/etc be open? Or will everything be closed because of the earthquake?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Tokyo is safe except for the aftershocks. I went to TGIFridays and Hub Pub last night and they were open. However a number of convenient stores and supermarkets have had a rash of panic buying as people have been stocking up in case of another quake.

    As for the power plant, radiation is said to be dropping and the metal container of the reactor was not damaged in the explosion.

    Things will probably start getting back to normal sunday and monday

    Source(s): live in tokyo
  • 1 decade ago

    Well, tokyo was not hit by the quake, but an earthquake that large probably was felt in tokyo, but none to little damage, and the tsnami did not affect Tokyo at all, u should be fine

    Source(s): Me :)
  • 1 decade ago

    I would say stay home if your not going to help in the relief efforts. People need food, medical attention and shelter. Too many roads are still out to determine the true aftermath, I am sure it will be weeks and months for the relief to reach all in need. Ask Haiti.

  • 1 decade ago

    I wouldn't visit for another month or two. I've heard some stories that there might be another earthquake within a month or so.

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