2015年6月30日火曜日

Biological monitoring at Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima

Biological monitoring Itsukushima Shrine

 I visited Itsukushima Shrine which are located in Hiroshima prefecture to see biological impacts of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. Though I have visited various places in Japan to see the health consequence of the accident, I can find no effect against creatures in Japan.
 Itsukushima Shrine was first built in 593, then rebuilt by Taira-no-Kiyomori in 1168 on the same scale as it is today. A corridor of some 280 meters spans more than twenty buildings.
 The shrine was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in December 1996. 
 Miyajima has been worshiped as a divine island since ancient times. This is why the shrine was built on the seashore where the tide ebbs and flows. The contrast of the blue sea, green hills and the vivid vermilion-lacquered shrine is breathtakingly beautiful.
 So I visited there to see effects of the accident against creatures which are grown up by Japanese food and water.
 Fortunately, I could see Sika Deer grown up safely and I couldn't find any impact of the accident. It seems that there is no problem for childbirth and child-rearing in Hiroshima Japan.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on June 16, 2015.



広島県の厳島神社は瀬戸内海にある宮島の入り江に建てられた神社です。厳島神社の創建は推古元年(593年)ですが仁安3年(1168年)、平清盛によって絢爛豪華な寝殿造に再建されました。



These pictures ware taken on May 2015.

Itsukushima Shrine
厳島神社
Itsukushima Shrine
About Itsukushima Shrine

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 Miyajima is believed to be the island where God dwells. It is said that Itsukushima Shrine is built in the coast because the whole island is believed to be God's body and is sanctified. Itsukushima Shrine was built in the end of sixth century and modified to the present building with its solemn appearance by Taira-no-Kiyomori, who came into power for the first time as a warrior in 1168. 




Taira-no-Kiyomori
平清盛
Taira-no-Kiyomori

Sika Deer
Cervus nippon
ニホンジカ(ホンシュウジカ)
Cervus nippon
Cervus nippon
Cervus nippon

Itsukushima Shrine
厳島神社
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine



Japanese foods are good and safe.
Because of stricter food safety law by Japanese government, we have no worry about foods.


Kaki Furai ; Fried Oysters
Kaki Furai ; Fried Oysters

Yakigaki ; Grilled Oysters
Yakigaki ; Grilled Oysters

Sushi
Sushi


 4 years have passed since Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. I have visited various places of Japan to see the health consequence of the accident.
 Fortunately I have never found any impacts by the accident among Japanese creatures. As far as I know, nobody has health problem which is caused by the accident in Japan.
 Our Prime Minister Abe assures that "The situation is under control. The influence of the contaminated water is completely blocked within Fukushima. There are no health-related problems until now and there will never be health problems." He also said that "Tokyo is 250 kilometers away from Fukushima, and the kind of danger that you imagine does not exist in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very safe city."
 As PM Abe said, Hiroshima Prefecture is very far away from Fukushima, people in there have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in there have already forgotten the accident, because they think radioactive materials cannot reach there.
 We know there is no problem for childbirth and child rearing in Hiroshima Prefecture. So people in there have no concern about the accident.
 I continue to visit various places in Japan to see the effects of the accident, because I can meet various creatures which are more sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.




Public Health Network in Japan
公衆衛生ネットワーク
Public Health Network in Japan




2015年6月23日火曜日

Biological monitoring at Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Hiroshima

Biological monitoring at Hiroshima Peace Memorial

 I visited Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima castle which are located in Hiroshima prefecture to see biological impacts of nuclear weapons.
 The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) was the only structure left standing in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. Through the efforts of many people, including those of the city of Hiroshima, it has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing. Not only is it a stark and powerful symbol of the most destructive force ever created by humankind; it also expresses the hope for world peace and the ultimate elimination of all nuclear weapons.
 The peace Memorial Museum collects and displays belongings left by the victims, photos, and other materials that convey the horror of that event, supplemented by exhibits that describe Hiroshima before and after the bombing and others that present the current status of the nuclear age. 
 The explosion by a single bomb claimed the lives of over 200,000 people and the city area of about 2-km radius was turned into ashes. Many of those who managed to survive suffered irreparable physical and psychological damage and still suffer the effects today.
 Hiroshima castle is a typical flat castle that was constructed by Mori Terumoto, who was one of the most significant servants ("Godairo") of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Fukushima family and later Asano family lived there during the Edo era. 
 Following the abolition of feudal domains and the establishment of prefectures in 1871, the castle gradually came to serve more as a military facility, where the Imperial General Headquarter came to be established during the Sino-Japanese war of 1894/95. On August 6th 1945, the castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb blast. The present tower was reconstructed in 1958 and is now used to exhibit historic artifacts.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on June 23, 2015.




広島県の原爆ドームと広島平和記念資料館、広島城を見てきました。かつて広島城には広島大本営が置かれ、広島は重要な軍事都市でしたが原爆で破壊され終戦を迎えました。



These pictures were taken on May 2015.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
原爆ドーム
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
 The Atomic bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) is the ruins of the former Hiroshima Prefecture Industrial Promotion Hall which was destroyed by the first atomic bomb ever to be used in the history of humankind on August 6, 1945.
 The atomic bomb was detonated in the air at an altitude of approximately 600 meters almost right over the hall.
 The explosion by a single bomb claimed the lives of over 200,000 people and the city area of about 2-km radius was turned into ashes.
 In order to have this tragic fact known to succeeding generations and to make it a lesson for humankind, the reinforcement work of the ruins has been done by the contributions of many people who desire peace within and out of the country. The ruins shall be preserved forever. 

About Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)



The Atomic bomb
The Atomic bomb
 The atomic bomb utilizes the energy released by the fission of uranium and plutonium to generate far more destructive power than any conventional explosive. Furthermore, the gamma rays neutron rays and other radiation released by the explosion cause serious physical damage over a period of decades.



Hiroshima Prefecture Industrial Promotion Hall before exploded by the atomic bomb. 
広島県産業奨励館
Hiroshima Prefecture Industrial Promotion Hall
 Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) is the ruins of former Hiroshima Prefecture Industrial Promotion Hall.
 The atomic bomb exploded at an altitude of 600 meters approximately 160 meters southeast of the Industrial Promotion Hall, instantly killing everyone inside the building which was seriously damaged and completely burned out. 
 In December 1996 this structure was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a reminder to the entire world of the horrors of the atomic bomb and a symbol of global peace.




Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
広島平和記念資料館
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The peace Memorial Museum collects and displays belongings left by the victims, photos, and other materials that convey the horror of that event, supplemented by exhibits that describe Hiroshima before and after the bombing and others that present the current status of the nuclear age. 

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The explosion by the Atomic bomb claimed the lives of over 200,000 people and the city area of about 2-km radius was turned into ashes.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

The Atomic bomb
The Atomic bomb




Hiroshima castle
広島城
Hiroshima castle
 Hiroshima castle is a typical flat castle that was constructed by Mori Terumoto, who was one of the most significant servants ("Godairo") of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Fukushima family and later Asano family lived there during the Edo era. 
 Imperial General Headquarter came to be established during the Sino-Japanese war of 1894/95. This castle tower was designated as National Treasure in 1931 (Showa 6). It was destroyed by atomic bomb. Later, the exterior of the castle was renovated in 1958 (Showa 33). In 1989 (Heisei 1st), the inside was restored. Today, it has turned into a history museum featuring Samurai culture.


Hiroshima castle
Hiroshima castle
Hiroshima castle


Shinkansen
Shinkansen


Japanese foods are good and safe.
Because of stricter food safety law by Japanese government, we have no worry about foods.


Okonomiyaki ; Japanese Pancake
Okonomiyaki

Ekiben or Bento ; Lunch box
Ekiben or Bento ; Lunch box

Maccha ; powdered green tea (left)
Momiji manju ; maple leaves shaped cake containing red bean paste (right)
Maccha and Momiji manju

Sushi
Sushi

Sashimi
Sashimi





 4 years have passed since Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. I have visited various places of Japan to see the health consequence of the accident.
 Fortunately I have never found any impacts by the accident among Japanese creatures. As far as I know, nobody has health problem which is caused by the accident in Japan.
 Our Prime Minister Abe assures that "The situation is under control. The influence of the contaminated water is completely blocked within Fukushima. There are no health-related problems until now and there will never be health problems." He also said that "Tokyo is 250 kilometers away from Fukushima, and the kind of danger that you imagine does not exist in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very safe city."
 As PM Abe said, Hiroshima Prefecture is very far away from Fukushima, people in there have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in there have already forgotten the accident, because they think radioactive materials cannot reach there.
 We know there is no problem for childbirth and child rearing in Hiroshima Prefecture. So people in there have no concern about the accident.
 I continue to visit various places in Japan to see the effects of the accident, because I can meet various creatures which are more sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.




Public Health Network in Japan
公衆衛生ネットワーク
Public Health Network in Japan




2015年6月16日火曜日

Biological monitoring at SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM, Tokyo

Biological monitoring at SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM

 I visited SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM to see biological impacts of Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant accident. Though I have visited various places in Japan to see the health consequence of the accident, I have never found any effect against creatures in Japan.
 SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM shows that a waterfall cascades into a mountain stream, becomes a river, and then flows into the Tokyo Bay. You will be able to observe these recreated scenes, the tidal flats and rocky shores of the Tokyo Bay, and the creatures that inhabit them. We can see not only Japanese creatures but also those of the world. There is also a stadium where you can enjoy dolphin shows and sea lion shows.
 So I visited SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM to see effects of the accident against marine creatures which are grown up by Japanese food and water.
 Fortunately, I could see them grown up safely and I couldn't find any impact of the accident. It seems that there is no problem for childbirth and child-rearing in Tokyo Japan.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on June 16, 2015.


東京都品川区にある「しながわ水族館」は主に東京の魚介類を展示しているが季節ごとに様々な企画が催されており、今回はシロクラゲ、アカククリ、エクレアナマコなど珍しい生物を見ることが出来た。


These pictures were taken on April 2015.

Eutonina indicans
シロクラゲ
Eutonina indicans


Mexico Salamander
メキシコトラフサンショウウオ
This Mexico Salamander was born on November 5, 2014.
Mexico Salamander

Balloon lumpfish
フウセンウオ (稚魚)
 These baby Balloon lumpfish were born on February 14, 2015.
Balloon lumpfish

Balloon lumpfish
フウセンウオ (成魚)
Balloon lumpfish

Japanese Freshwater Crab
サワガニ
Japanese Freshwater Crab

About SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM

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Rainbow trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
ニジマス
Oncorhynchus mykiss

Masu Salmon
Oncorhynchus masou masou
ヤマメ
Oncorhynchus masou masou

Char
Salvelinus leucomaenis japonicus
ヤマトイワナ
Salvelinus leucomaenis japonicus

Dark Chub
Nipponocypris temminckii
カワムツ
Nipponocypris temminckii

Freshwater minnow
Opsariichthys platypus
オイカワ
Opsariichthys platypus

ウグイ
Big-scaled redfin
Tribolodon hakonensis
Tribolodon hakonensis

アブラハヤ
Downstream fatminnow
Phoxinus lagowskii steindachneri
Phoxinus lagowskii steindachneri

Stickleback
Pungitius sp
ムサシトミヨ
Pungitius sp

Sardine
Sardinops melanostictus
マイワシ
Sardinops melanostictus

Foxface
ヒフキアイゴ
Foxface

Pinnate spadefish
アカククリ
Pinnate spadefish

Emperor angelfish (young fish)
Pomacanthus imperator
タテジマキンチャクダイ(幼魚)
Pomacanthus imperator

Semicircle angelfish (young fish)
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
サザナミヤッコ
Pomacanthus semicirculatus

Orbicular batfish (young fish)
ナンヨウツバメウオ
ナンヨウツバメウオ

Holothuria nigralutea
エクレアナマコ
Holothuria nigralutea

Actinia equina
ウメボシイソギンチャク
Actinia equina

Box crab
メガネカラッパ
Box crab

Dolphin show
Dolphin show
Dolphin show
Dolphin show

Sandtiger shark
Carcharias taurus
シロワニ
Carcharias taurus


Japanese foods are good and safe.
Because of stricter food safety law by Japanese government, we have no worry about foods.


Tessa ; sashimi of fugu (Puffer Fish)
Tessa ; sashimi of fugu (Puffer Fish)

Fugu Nigiri Zushi ; Puffer Fish Nigiri Sushi
Fugu Nigiri Zushi ; Puffer Fish Nigiri Sushi

Tenzaru Soba ; Tempura and Soba Noodles Served on a Zaru Basket
Tenzaru Soba ; Tempura and Soba Noodles Served on a Zaru Basket


Ice
Ice




 About 4 years have passed since Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. I have visited various places of Japan to see the health consequence of the accident.
 Fortunately I have never found any impacts by the accident among Japanese creatures. As far as I know, nobody has health problem which is caused by the accident in Japan.
 Our Prime Minister Abe assures that "The situation is under control. The influence of the contaminated water is completely blocked within Fukushima. There are no health-related problems until now and there will never be health problems." He also said that "Tokyo is 250 kilometers away from Fukushima, and the kind of danger that you imagine does not exist in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very safe city."
 As PM Abe said, Tokyo is very far away from Fukushima, people in Tokyo have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in Tokyo have already forgotten the accident, because they think radioactive materials cannot reach there.
 We know there is no problem for childbirth and child rearing in Tokyo. So people in Tokyo are living without any concern about the accident.
 I continue to visit various places in Japan to see the effects of the accident, because I can meet various creatures which are more sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.




Public Health Network in Japan
公衆衛生ネットワーク
Public Health Network in Japan