Sorry guys this one is for animal lovers; warning it is sad...but every minute counts.
Media reports suggest that from Sunday 8 May the Japanese Government will allow one or two family members to enter the 20k-zone to collect personal possessions. But no pets or other animals can be taken out. This means that all animals will be left in the zone to die. Many thousands have already perished.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVeUhXQq ... r_embedded
more info at Japan earthquake animal rescue website
http://jears.org/