Japan: In Tokyo after the Earthquake · Global Voices
Tomomi Sasaki

This post is part of our special coverage Japan Earthquake 2011.
On Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:46:23 p.m. local time, an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, the largest in recorded history.
It's been more than 5 hours since the earthquake hit, and many Tokyoites are still trying to get home on foot. The train system shut down for the day.
@Kenji_Hall:
still walking like everyone else in Tokyo. trains stopped. taxis full. long lines at bus stops. need to get north but stuck in Tokyo. #quake12
Lines for the bus, by @durf
Twitter user @oohamazaki is compiling a Google Map of possible evacuation locations in the Tokyo area.
The sun has gone down and hotels, schools, restaurants, and more are opening up their doors.
@tsuyoshi_ide:
【拡散希望】 新宿南口の文化服装学院が、非常食と宿泊受け入れ準備中です！ #jishin #jisin #shinjyuku
@gmsq:
【拡散希望】立教大学は一晩中教室を開放することを決定しました！宿泊可能です！ 大学関係者以外の方ももちろん利用可能なので、お困りの方は立教大学までいらして下さい！僕宛にリプライいただければ、なにかお困りの際はお手伝いします！ #rikkyo_raise
Photo by Global Voices Japanese Language co-editor Scilla Alleci:
This post is part of our special coverage Japan Earthquake 2011.