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The Ambassadors’ Roundtable
Japan: A Year After the Deluge
March 7, 2012
Click here to download the brochure.
Resources also available
at The Ferguson Library
Books/E-Books/DVDs
Andrews, Paul.
Japan, Hell on Earth.
N.p.: Andrews UK Ltd., 2011. Overdrive
e-Book. Web. 22 Feb. 2012.
A clear explanation of the devastating effect of
the earthquake and tsunami on the people of
Japan and the global economy.
 Burke-Ward, Richard, Robert Strange,
and Corey Johnson.
Japan’s Killer Quake. N.p.: PBS Distribution,
c2011. DVD. 551.22 J359.
Describes the effects of the earthquake and
tsunami, from the catastrophic death toll to the
massive destruction of Japan’s infrastructure.
Prothero, Donald R.
Catastrophes!: Earthquakes, Tsunamis,
Tornadoes, and Other Earth-Shattering
Disasters. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins, 2011.
Print. 551 P967c.
Explores harrowing events arising from a variety
of natural disasters.
Senauth, Frank.
Earthquake-Tsunami-Disaster in Japan 2011.
Bloomington: Authorhouse, 2011. Print.
(On Order).
Focuses on the strength of the Japanese people
in the face of disaster, their independence
Articles
“FED: Japan’s Disaster to Impact Exporters:
Swan.”
AAP News. 23 Mar. 2011. General OneFile.
Web. 19 Feb. 2012.
Wayne Swan, Treasurer of Australia, tells
Parliament about the affect of the tsunami on
Australian exports to Japan, which is the country’s
second largest trading partner.
 “Science to Help Rice Growers Affected by
Japan’s Tsunami.”
Space Daily 7 Feb. 2012. General OneFile.
Web. 19 Feb. 2012.
Japan’s horrific tsunami struck less than a year
ago, yet scientists have already developed salttolerant
rice that will grow in flooded fields.
Rechtin, Mark.
“Honda Dealers Expect Bigger Inventories,
New Products; Q & A Bill Woeste, Honda
Dealer Advisory Board.”
Automotive News
6 Feb. 2012: S030. General OneFile.
Web. 19 Feb. 2012.
Honda was the most severely affected by the
2011 earthquake and tsunami, but has refocused
on certified pre-owned vehicles and now projects
a 22 percent rebound in sales for 2012.
“The Buyside; Japanese Dealmakers Strike
Back.”
Mergers & Acquisitions: The Dealmaker’s Journal
1 Feb. 2012: 16. General OneFile. Web.
19 Feb. 2012.
Japan’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake triggered
concerns that Japanese corporate business
growth would be stymied. However, according
to “mergermarket” survey respondents, 55 percent
of people surveyed believe that outgoing
business activity will increase dramatically.
 BBC. News Asia-Pacific.
“Japan Profile.” Web. 20 Feb.2012.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14918801
Facts on Japan, its history, economic growth, leadership changes, and a discussion of its vulnerability to earthquakes.
Central Intelligence Agency – The World Book.
“Japan.” Web. 20 Feb. 2012.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/.
Reports statistical information on Japan,
including the economy, unemployment, infant
mortality rate, and more. Also discusses the
effect of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Radiation Effects Research Foundation.
A Cooperative Japan–US Research Organization.
Web. 20 Feb. 2012.
http://www.rerf.or.jp/index_e.html.
Explores effects of radiation for peaceful
purposes. Contains downloadable material,
historical material, and partnered research
institutes that have embraced the subject.
Embassy of Japan in the United States.
“2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.”
Web. 20 Feb. 2012.
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/.
Provides information on the status of Japan
following the 2011 tsunami. Information
includes radiation monitoring of the infrastructure,
tap water, food, airports, and the ports of
Tokyo and Yokohama
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