UPDATE March 11th, 2011: We are in a state of shock as we watch the news reports on the internet of the earthquake and tsunami in North Eastern Japan. Just to let you know we are about 800km away from there and we didn't feel it in our house, but some of our friends who were in high-rise buildings at the time around here say they did feel it a bit. We are also about 50km from the nearest coast. We have a few friends both Japanese and foreigners in the areas affected. A number of our friends here have family in the areas affected. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Kanto and Tohoku.

Sorry if can't comment on your pictures for a few days, rather busy with work at the moment.