Massive quake hits Japan; Tsunami in Pacific, nations on alert

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Lotus

The small tremors are easily overlooked and forgotten. The more midsized tremors are frightening although much less common.

The sushi is so f&^%ing awesome that it is difficult to describe. Totally fresh, full of flavor, melts in your mouth. It is much better than the vast majority of American sushi because most Americans are not the sticklers for freshness that Japanese folks are.

I'll never forget being in a sushi bar with my American girlfriend. I ordered some shrimp. The cook chopped off the head of a live shrimp and placed the rest before me on a plate, body still wiggling. My girlfriend screamed a bit. I relished the totally fresh flavor. Most Japanese sushi is not THAT fresh but the story gives a sense of the emphasis on freshness.

Ditto your thoughts on Japan and the people. I felt my only earthquake tremors there....and again agree, the mid-size ones are no fun. I'm not a big fan of sushi, but loved the Udon, had my only shark steak (excellent), and miss the "grill at your table" buffet places. I was there for three years back in 86-88 (Yokota AB), I think you may have mentioned before, but when were you there?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Ditto your thoughts on Japan and the people. I felt my only earthquake tremors there....and again agree, the mid-size ones are no fun. I'm not a big fan of sushi, but loved the Udon, had my only shark steak (excellent), and miss the "grill at your table" buffet places. I was there for three years back in 86-88 (Yokota AB), I think you may have mentioned before, but when were you there?

I was there roughly at the same time as you (86-87), in Nagoya. At once it seems like a long time ago and seems like yesterday.

[SmootSmack]

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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That video shows what a difference a few seconds made getting to a safe place. If you watch the whole thing it was snowing in some of the clips.

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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It's great to see humanity in action at times. Great footage, and some of those people were very lucky.