For anyone wanting to reach family or friends in Japan . . .
Verizon Makes Calls Free To Japan From March 11 To April 10
Verizon Wireless Customers Can Text to Japan for Free
http://news.vzw.com/news/2011/03/pr2011-03-14d.html
From U.S. State Department . . .
For concerns about a specific U.S. citizen in Japan, please call 1-888-407-4747
or email JapanEmergencyUSC@state.gov