I consider myself fairly sophisticated about the news, but it's hard to sort out the rapidly changing situation in Japan. Curt Hopkins at the blog ReadWriteWeb has compiled some sources of real-time news about the crisis.
@timeouttokyo The Twitter account for the Tokyo version of the weekly entertainment and event guide is focusing a lot on what's happening and what residents and visitors should do, reflecting the focus of their website.
@survivinginjapan Ashley, a Seattlite teacher and writer in Shizuoka, usually gives out expat advice. These days that advice is more urgent.
@ambassadorroos John Roos has been the U.S. ambassador to Japan since 2009. A good source for information on official U.S. actions, such as the Marines delivering a Forward Arming and Refueling Point for use in the assistance operations.
@Matt_Alt Writer Matt Alt's tweets are more analytical, giving some background into the actions of Japanese press, politicians and industry.
NHK English The English channel of Japan's most prominent television network provides text and video news updates from all over Japan.
Crisis Commons. The crisis network has put together a Honshu Quake wiki.
Donating. Rick has pulled together four excellent resources for those wishing to donate.
Ushahidi Crowd-sourced crisis map on the Ushahidi platform. (In Japanese.)
Google Person Finder Google's released a Japanese version of their people-finding service for anyone having difficulties getting a hold of family and friends. The Red Cross has their own, called Family Links.
WNYC News and explainers regarding the Fukushima nuclear plant from the New York-based public radio station.
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