Amy Lange Kawamura
@amylangekawamura.bsky.social
Moved to Fukushima in 2006. Still live here.
Fukushima lover
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My "RAIDER MAYER WON'T GET PUSHED AROUND" for kids about ages 8-13.
It's about an American kid who is big, and who is a fan of sumo. His classmate has made billions on the stock market. She asks him to be her bodyguard. Yes!
Written esp. for kids who have a hard time reading.
Set at low price.
It's about an American kid who is big, and who is a fan of sumo. His classmate has made billions on the stock market. She asks him to be her bodyguard. Yes!
Written esp. for kids who have a hard time reading.
Set at low price.
Fukushima yesterday
Japan with a book.
Japan with a book.
October 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Fukushima yesterday
Japan with a book.
Japan with a book.
1. I don't agree.
When I first heard about small reactors, I thought they were meant for a particular location. I didn't realize that it would be the nuclear equivalent of wind turbine farms or solar panels.
Something to keep in mind is that the reactors are not small.
They are "less big."
When I first heard about small reactors, I thought they were meant for a particular location. I didn't realize that it would be the nuclear equivalent of wind turbine farms or solar panels.
Something to keep in mind is that the reactors are not small.
They are "less big."
456 small reactors on one site, with fuel fabrication next door, is the factory model taken seriously: the same unit built hundreds of times. Putting generation right beside the load also keeps new transmission to a minimum
October 5, 2026 at 7:07 AM
1. I don't agree.
When I first heard about small reactors, I thought they were meant for a particular location. I didn't realize that it would be the nuclear equivalent of wind turbine farms or solar panels.
Something to keep in mind is that the reactors are not small.
They are "less big."
When I first heard about small reactors, I thought they were meant for a particular location. I didn't realize that it would be the nuclear equivalent of wind turbine farms or solar panels.
Something to keep in mind is that the reactors are not small.
They are "less big."
Fukushima today
I was riding my bicycle in northwest Fukushima City, took this photo.
I was riding my bicycle in northwest Fukushima City, took this photo.
October 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Fukushima today
I was riding my bicycle in northwest Fukushima City, took this photo.
I was riding my bicycle in northwest Fukushima City, took this photo.
Before I go, reposting.
But you know? Utah can do what Utah wants to do.
But is this what Utah wants to do??????
Or is this what an ambitious California company wants to do---build a whole lot of nuclear reactors to increase data centers for AI, making lots of money? That's what is happening.
But you know? Utah can do what Utah wants to do.
But is this what Utah wants to do??????
Or is this what an ambitious California company wants to do---build a whole lot of nuclear reactors to increase data centers for AI, making lots of money? That's what is happening.
October 3, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Before I go, reposting.
But you know? Utah can do what Utah wants to do.
But is this what Utah wants to do??????
Or is this what an ambitious California company wants to do---build a whole lot of nuclear reactors to increase data centers for AI, making lots of money? That's what is happening.
But you know? Utah can do what Utah wants to do.
But is this what Utah wants to do??????
Or is this what an ambitious California company wants to do---build a whole lot of nuclear reactors to increase data centers for AI, making lots of money? That's what is happening.
1. I am reading these.
The first one says that Valar (the company) talking publicly, to the community.
Also that some ("much") of the staff lives in the area.
For me, personally, I don't care what happens in Utah. IMO, Utah people can do whatever they want.
My own personal feelings: (cont.)
The first one says that Valar (the company) talking publicly, to the community.
Also that some ("much") of the staff lives in the area.
For me, personally, I don't care what happens in Utah. IMO, Utah people can do whatever they want.
My own personal feelings: (cont.)
Got a little late in the day yesterday but for the sake of completeness, here are Valar and BLM's full statements to NPR about this story.
October 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
1. I am reading these.
The first one says that Valar (the company) talking publicly, to the community.
Also that some ("much") of the staff lives in the area.
For me, personally, I don't care what happens in Utah. IMO, Utah people can do whatever they want.
My own personal feelings: (cont.)
The first one says that Valar (the company) talking publicly, to the community.
Also that some ("much") of the staff lives in the area.
For me, personally, I don't care what happens in Utah. IMO, Utah people can do whatever they want.
My own personal feelings: (cont.)
I spend so much time researching nuclear stuff, I have so many thoughts.
I have to remind myself to get back to my own writing.
Helium? I've heard of graphite, of water, but helium is new to me.
I need to work on my sequel to "March in the Island of Happiness." (set in Fukushima March 2011)
I have to remind myself to get back to my own writing.
Helium? I've heard of graphite, of water, but helium is new to me.
I need to work on my sequel to "March in the Island of Happiness." (set in Fukushima March 2011)
2. A post on Medium. I have no idea who the author is, but for me it is a starting place:
medium.com/@danny_54172...
medium.com/@danny_54172...
Helium-Cooled Mini Nuclear Reactors
1. Introduction
medium.com
September 30, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I spend so much time researching nuclear stuff, I have so many thoughts.
I have to remind myself to get back to my own writing.
Helium? I've heard of graphite, of water, but helium is new to me.
I need to work on my sequel to "March in the Island of Happiness." (set in Fukushima March 2011)
I have to remind myself to get back to my own writing.
Helium? I've heard of graphite, of water, but helium is new to me.
I need to work on my sequel to "March in the Island of Happiness." (set in Fukushima March 2011)
Helium-cooled.
Interesting.
Interesting.
GWe. Thermal is more like 30ish! But keep in mind these are HTGRs (helium cooled) so they can operate at much higher temps than BWR/PWRs. The plan is to try and use some of that heat for industrial apps.
September 30, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Helium-cooled.
Interesting.
Interesting.
Interesting article.
I posted questions to Mr. Brumfiel over at Xixxex. I didn't realize he was also at BlueSky.
I will copy/paste my same questions to him on this site, too. Even if he doesn't anwer, I still want my thoughts out, as a Fukushimer. We are important.
I posted questions to Mr. Brumfiel over at Xixxex. I didn't realize he was also at BlueSky.
I will copy/paste my same questions to him on this site, too. Even if he doesn't anwer, I still want my thoughts out, as a Fukushimer. We are important.
Construction near Price, Utah could begin as early as the end of this year, with the first reactors coming online in 2028. The full site could be completed by 2032, according to one document reviewed by NPR.
September 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Interesting article.
I posted questions to Mr. Brumfiel over at Xixxex. I didn't realize he was also at BlueSky.
I will copy/paste my same questions to him on this site, too. Even if he doesn't anwer, I still want my thoughts out, as a Fukushimer. We are important.
I posted questions to Mr. Brumfiel over at Xixxex. I didn't realize he was also at BlueSky.
I will copy/paste my same questions to him on this site, too. Even if he doesn't anwer, I still want my thoughts out, as a Fukushimer. We are important.
1. Reading a non-fiction book about the sea. Worst deaths from hurricane (cyclone, typhoon) was in 1970. 300,00 killed in 1970.
Third worst, again Bangladesh. 1991, 138,866 killed.
Fourth worst, Myanmar/Burma. 2008, 138,373 killed.
I wonder why kidlit ignores these terrible, terrible disasters.
Third worst, again Bangladesh. 1991, 138,866 killed.
Fourth worst, Myanmar/Burma. 2008, 138,373 killed.
I wonder why kidlit ignores these terrible, terrible disasters.
September 29, 2026 at 10:09 AM
1. Reading a non-fiction book about the sea. Worst deaths from hurricane (cyclone, typhoon) was in 1970. 300,00 killed in 1970.
Third worst, again Bangladesh. 1991, 138,866 killed.
Fourth worst, Myanmar/Burma. 2008, 138,373 killed.
I wonder why kidlit ignores these terrible, terrible disasters.
Third worst, again Bangladesh. 1991, 138,866 killed.
Fourth worst, Myanmar/Burma. 2008, 138,373 killed.
I wonder why kidlit ignores these terrible, terrible disasters.
My "RAIDER MAYER WON'T GET PUSHED AROUND" for kids about ages 8-13.
It's about an American kid who is big, and who is a fan of sumo. His classmate has made billions on the stock market. She asks him to be her bodyguard. Yes!
Written esp. for kids who have a hard time reading.
Set at low price.
It's about an American kid who is big, and who is a fan of sumo. His classmate has made billions on the stock market. She asks him to be her bodyguard. Yes!
Written esp. for kids who have a hard time reading.
Set at low price.
September 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
My "RAIDER MAYER WON'T GET PUSHED AROUND" for kids about ages 8-13.
It's about an American kid who is big, and who is a fan of sumo. His classmate has made billions on the stock market. She asks him to be her bodyguard. Yes!
Written esp. for kids who have a hard time reading.
Set at low price.
It's about an American kid who is big, and who is a fan of sumo. His classmate has made billions on the stock market. She asks him to be her bodyguard. Yes!
Written esp. for kids who have a hard time reading.
Set at low price.
I went to a Super Car Festival here in Fukushima City. The info in Japanese said that there would be "Lamborghinis and Aston Martins......" Those are the two sports cars in my MG book RAIDER MAYER WON'T GET PUSHED AROUND. !!!!!!
"pushed around" refers to sumo
"pushed around" refers to sumo
September 28, 2026 at 6:43 PM
I went to a Super Car Festival here in Fukushima City. The info in Japanese said that there would be "Lamborghinis and Aston Martins......" Those are the two sports cars in my MG book RAIDER MAYER WON'T GET PUSHED AROUND. !!!!!!
"pushed around" refers to sumo
"pushed around" refers to sumo
I went to Flickr to set up an account there. But then saw it is free up to 1,000 photos. And if you go over that w/o paying your whole account is deleted.
So I went to counter.social and set up an account there. I made my first (test) post. So we'll see what happens.
So I went to counter.social and set up an account there. I made my first (test) post. So we'll see what happens.
counter.social
September 26, 2026 at 3:30 AM
I went to Flickr to set up an account there. But then saw it is free up to 1,000 photos. And if you go over that w/o paying your whole account is deleted.
So I went to counter.social and set up an account there. I made my first (test) post. So we'll see what happens.
So I went to counter.social and set up an account there. I made my first (test) post. So we'll see what happens.
So I might try Flickr for my photos of books I love. I don't have time right now to check out Flickr, I want to work on my manuscript.
There's so give-and-take here at BlueSky. I know Flickr won't be better but at least it is a photo site.
Fukushima solar panels:
There's so give-and-take here at BlueSky. I know Flickr won't be better but at least it is a photo site.
Fukushima solar panels:
September 25, 2026 at 6:36 PM
So I might try Flickr for my photos of books I love. I don't have time right now to check out Flickr, I want to work on my manuscript.
There's so give-and-take here at BlueSky. I know Flickr won't be better but at least it is a photo site.
Fukushima solar panels:
There's so give-and-take here at BlueSky. I know Flickr won't be better but at least it is a photo site.
Fukushima solar panels:
Look at her (his?) little wings. What a cutie.
Actually able to photograph a dragonfly in flight. Again!
Photos taken in Bakersfield, CA.
flic.kr/p/2sB3H2Y
flic.kr/p/2sB3tDK
flic.kr/p/2sB3H34
flic.kr/p/2sAWFCR
Photos taken in Bakersfield, CA.
flic.kr/p/2sB3H2Y
flic.kr/p/2sB3tDK
flic.kr/p/2sB3H34
flic.kr/p/2sAWFCR
September 25, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Look at her (his?) little wings. What a cutie.
Maybe I should post my photos on Flickr.
That is one awesome photo.
That is one awesome photo.
Jupiter - PJ35-55 - Detail - From Kevin M. Gill (kevinmgill.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2mdMxKM
September 25, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Maybe I should post my photos on Flickr.
That is one awesome photo.
That is one awesome photo.
1. I just logged into BlueSky and all (except one) of the posts that are in the feed are in German. (I previously set me languages to English and Japanese.)
German??! lol
BlueSky is not good at showing people what they want to read. I can't even read German. I'm not interested in German politics.
German??! lol
BlueSky is not good at showing people what they want to read. I can't even read German. I'm not interested in German politics.
September 24, 2026 at 6:34 PM
1. I just logged into BlueSky and all (except one) of the posts that are in the feed are in German. (I previously set me languages to English and Japanese.)
German??! lol
BlueSky is not good at showing people what they want to read. I can't even read German. I'm not interested in German politics.
German??! lol
BlueSky is not good at showing people what they want to read. I can't even read German. I'm not interested in German politics.
1. I wonder if I should keep posting my book photos here, or if I should move over to another site.
It seems like very few people here care.
Any thoughts?
*
I know that sounds passive-aggressive, but I promise that it's not.
It's hard to take the photos. To buy the books, read them I love.
It seems like very few people here care.
Any thoughts?
*
I know that sounds passive-aggressive, but I promise that it's not.
It's hard to take the photos. To buy the books, read them I love.
September 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM
1. I wonder if I should keep posting my book photos here, or if I should move over to another site.
It seems like very few people here care.
Any thoughts?
*
I know that sounds passive-aggressive, but I promise that it's not.
It's hard to take the photos. To buy the books, read them I love.
It seems like very few people here care.
Any thoughts?
*
I know that sounds passive-aggressive, but I promise that it's not.
It's hard to take the photos. To buy the books, read them I love.
“Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons” by John Paul Brammer
How Do You Live?” by Genzaburo Yoshino (translated by Bruno Navasky)
“The Islanders” by Mary Alice Monroe with Angela May
“Found” by Joseph Bruchac
How Do You Live?” by Genzaburo Yoshino (translated by Bruno Navasky)
“The Islanders” by Mary Alice Monroe with Angela May
“Found” by Joseph Bruchac
September 22, 2026 at 11:20 PM
“Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons” by John Paul Brammer
How Do You Live?” by Genzaburo Yoshino (translated by Bruno Navasky)
“The Islanders” by Mary Alice Monroe with Angela May
“Found” by Joseph Bruchac
How Do You Live?” by Genzaburo Yoshino (translated by Bruno Navasky)
“The Islanders” by Mary Alice Monroe with Angela May
“Found” by Joseph Bruchac
Fukushima countryside
I have to pay attention for bears. (Seriously.) I never go into non-populated areas.
Bears are much faster than humans, so I speak out loud, sing, as I walk.
I have to pay attention for bears. (Seriously.) I never go into non-populated areas.
Bears are much faster than humans, so I speak out loud, sing, as I walk.
September 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Fukushima countryside
I have to pay attention for bears. (Seriously.) I never go into non-populated areas.
Bears are much faster than humans, so I speak out loud, sing, as I walk.
I have to pay attention for bears. (Seriously.) I never go into non-populated areas.
Bears are much faster than humans, so I speak out loud, sing, as I walk.
Fukushima bus stop
If you have ever wondered how I travel to take these photos:
1. bicycle
2.train
3. bus
This time, by bus.
I returned to the bus stop (I know the schedule, buses are reliable.)
This is back of my bench.
It says 福島牛乳 Fukushima Milk.
By the way, bench probably predates quake.
If you have ever wondered how I travel to take these photos:
1. bicycle
2.train
3. bus
This time, by bus.
I returned to the bus stop (I know the schedule, buses are reliable.)
This is back of my bench.
It says 福島牛乳 Fukushima Milk.
By the way, bench probably predates quake.
September 22, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Fukushima bus stop
If you have ever wondered how I travel to take these photos:
1. bicycle
2.train
3. bus
This time, by bus.
I returned to the bus stop (I know the schedule, buses are reliable.)
This is back of my bench.
It says 福島牛乳 Fukushima Milk.
By the way, bench probably predates quake.
If you have ever wondered how I travel to take these photos:
1. bicycle
2.train
3. bus
This time, by bus.
I returned to the bus stop (I know the schedule, buses are reliable.)
This is back of my bench.
It says 福島牛乳 Fukushima Milk.
By the way, bench probably predates quake.
stockfttp sent me two links regarding electricity:
app.electricitymaps.com/map/zone/JP/...
You can click on country.
And this one ember-energy.org/data/electri... This site says "Ember is an energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy."
app.electricitymaps.com/map/zone/JP/...
You can click on country.
And this one ember-energy.org/data/electri... This site says "Ember is an energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy."
Japan | Electricity Maps
Track real-time and historical electricity data worldwide — see production mix, CO2 emissions, prices, cross-border exports, and much more.
app.electricitymaps.com
September 21, 2026 at 5:57 PM
stockfttp sent me two links regarding electricity:
app.electricitymaps.com/map/zone/JP/...
You can click on country.
And this one ember-energy.org/data/electri... This site says "Ember is an energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy."
app.electricitymaps.com/map/zone/JP/...
You can click on country.
And this one ember-energy.org/data/electri... This site says "Ember is an energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy."
1. I said I was hungry for info, "How much electricity do the turbines and solar panels produce?"
I was told it's simple, just google it. I couldn't find anything from Japan's govt. about how much electricity is produced by the solar farms.
I did find a govt. essay about my home, "Fukushima."
I was told it's simple, just google it. I couldn't find anything from Japan's govt. about how much electricity is produced by the solar farms.
I did find a govt. essay about my home, "Fukushima."
September 21, 2026 at 5:38 PM
1. I said I was hungry for info, "How much electricity do the turbines and solar panels produce?"
I was told it's simple, just google it. I couldn't find anything from Japan's govt. about how much electricity is produced by the solar farms.
I did find a govt. essay about my home, "Fukushima."
I was told it's simple, just google it. I couldn't find anything from Japan's govt. about how much electricity is produced by the solar farms.
I did find a govt. essay about my home, "Fukushima."
I am so hungry for information about wind energy and solar energy. There's so little out there. My main questions are things like, How much electricity do the turbines and solar panels produce?
thediplomat.com/2026/06/japa...
thediplomat.com/2026/06/japa...
Japan Is Investing in Offshore Wind in the UK. What About at Home?
The Japan-U.K. compact shows Japanese companies still have an appetite for offshore wind, but local communities must not be left behind.
thediplomat.com
September 21, 2026 at 7:47 AM
I am so hungry for information about wind energy and solar energy. There's so little out there. My main questions are things like, How much electricity do the turbines and solar panels produce?
thediplomat.com/2026/06/japa...
thediplomat.com/2026/06/japa...
Reposted by Amy Lange Kawamura
The Japan-U.K. compact shows Japanese companies still have an appetite for offshore wind, but local communities must not be left behind.
Japan Is Investing in Offshore Wind in the UK. What About at Home?
The Japan-U.K. compact shows Japanese companies still have an appetite for offshore wind, but local communities must not be left behind.
buff.ly
June 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
The Japan-U.K. compact shows Japanese companies still have an appetite for offshore wind, but local communities must not be left behind.
Reposted by Amy Lange Kawamura
Commentary from me in the Japan Times this week, in which I reflect on Japanese offshore wind developers' appetite for investing in Scotland and the wider UK - and how Japan-driven offshore wind must support a just transition both at home and overseas:
www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...
www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...
Blow winds blow: Time to harvest wind power off Japan’s coast
Japan is investing heavily in offshore wind abroad while its domestic sector still lags due to policy and infrastructure hurdles.
www.japantimes.co.jp
July 22, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Commentary from me in the Japan Times this week, in which I reflect on Japanese offshore wind developers' appetite for investing in Scotland and the wider UK - and how Japan-driven offshore wind must support a just transition both at home and overseas:
www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...
www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2...