Current levels of radioactivity in Japan

Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Science publishes daily measurements of radioactivity across the country. Levels of national radioactivity by region can see seen here: http://atmc.jp/ (without the www). There’s a language translation setting near the top of the page. By clicking on each graph you can see more detailed information.

Other measurements are available for water: http://atmc.jp/water/

And rain: http://atmc.jp/ame/

Since March 27, they have been publishing levels of radioactivity in water in Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, for each unit separately: http://atmc.jp/water_plant/

The data is updated daily.

Another more detailed graph for Tokyo area (measured at Shinjuku) is available here:
http://mextrad.blob.core.windows.net/page/13_Tokyo_en.html

For better understanding: the graph shows values from 0 to 5.0 microSv/h. Japanese law states that competent authorities must be notified when the value reaches 5.0 microSv/h or more.

Some more info…

According to Japanese standards, levels of radioactivity in water which are considered unsafe, begin at more than 300 Bq/kg for Iodine-131, and more than 200 Bq/kg for Cesium-137. These levels actually vary by country — for instance, in some EU countries, levels considered unsafe start at 600 Bq/kg or more.

About 15,000 Bq of Iodine-131 is equivalent to 0.33 mSv (milisieverts) or 300 microSv which is about half of a stomach x-ray. (Source: SaitamaAJET).