within seconds they had computer graphics up, location, depth, intensity, tsunami warnings, live TV remote cameras from NHK TV bureaus in the region (webcams) streaming the shaking and some aftershocks...but announcers were precise, exact, calm and authoritative.
As precise as the Japanese are historically reknown for the calibre of their production of knives, swords, and pens.
Yep. Same old Japanese after 3000 years.