2015年10月27日火曜日

Food monitoring in Amakusa city

Food monitoring in Amakusa city, Kumamoto prefecture

 I visited Amakusa city, Kumamoto prefecture to see effects 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.
 Kumamoto prefecture is located in "Kyushu" which is southernmost of the four main islands of Japan. Kyushu is very away from Fukushima and Japanese think that products of Kyushu have never contaminated by radioactive materials of the accident. So Kyushu grown foods such as, vegetables, fruits, meats, fish and so on are widely consumed in Japan.
 So I visited there to see effects of the accident against foods grown in Kyushu.
 Fortunately, I could see no abnormalities and I couldn't find any impact of the accident. It seems that there is no problem for childbirth and child-rearing in Kyushu, Japan.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on October 27, 2015.


熊本県天草市で釣りをしました。朝早く起きて船に乗り、釣り糸を垂れると、色んな魚が釣れました。鯛は刺身や塩焼き、キスは塩焼き、カサゴは味噌汁などにして美味しく頂きました。



These pictures were taken on August 2015.


Yatsushiro sea
八代海
Yatsushiro sea

Islands of Amakusa
Islands of Amakusa

Kyushu
九州
"Kyushu" is southernmost of the four main islands of Japan. 

Kyushu
Kyushu



Amakusa city
天草市
Amakusa city

I waked up on early morning to enjoy fishing. 
I could caught many fish for 2 hours.


Sea bream
Sea bream

Sillago
キス
Sillago

Hira
Ilisha elongata
ヒラ
Ilisha elongata

Wrasse
ベラ
Wrasse

Scorpionfish
カサゴ
Scorpionfish
Scorpionfish

Fish





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


Sashimi
刺身
Sashimi

Misoshiru
味噌汁
Misoshiru

Yakizakana
焼き魚
Yakizakana

 Tempura ; vegetables and seafood dipped in batter and deep fried.
天ぷら
Tempura

Gazami crab
Portunus trituberculatus
ガザミ、ワタリガニ
Gazami crab

Abalone
アワビ
Abalone

Sushi
寿司
Sushi

Basashi ; horse-meat sashimi
馬刺し
Basashi ; horse-meat 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, Amakusa city, Kumamoto 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 Amakusa city, Kumamoto 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10月20日火曜日

Kumamoto castle

Kumamoto castle, kumamoto prefecture, Japan

 I visited Kumamoto Castle which is located in kumamoto prefecture. 
 Kumamoto Castle ( Kumamotojō) is one of the most impressive castles in Japan. With large castle grounds and a variety of buildings, Kumamoto Castle offers its visitors one of the most complete castle experiences in Japan. (see also)
 The feudal warlord, Kato Kiyomasa, constructed Kumamoto Castle about 400 years ago as a base for Kumamoto's government. The beautiful stone walls of the castle, known as "mushagaeshi," curve outward to prevent invasion by enemies. A large moat made naturally from two rivers encircles the castle.
 Thus, Kumamoto Castle, a fortress complete with several practical functions, is called one of the most famous castles, along with Osaka and Nagoya castles, in the country. The main castle tower was rebuilt in 1960 (Showa 35) and exhibits feudal lords' belongings and the history of Kumamoto Castle. (see also)



熊本城天守閣は西南戦争開戦3日前に原因不明の出火で焼失しました。現在の天守閣は昭和35年に外観復元されたものです。内部は歴史資料館になっており、天守閣から阿蘇山の噴煙が見えました。


These pictures were taken on August 2015.


Kumamoto Castle
One of Japan’s three most famous castles. The larger main tower has 6 stories with a basement and about 19 meters in height.
熊本城 大小天守閣
Kumamoto Castle

Google map

About Kumamoto Castle

LORD KATO KIYOMASA
加藤清正
LORD KATO KIYOMASA
 Lord Kato Kiyomasa established the administrative framework of Higo (present-day Kumamoto Prefecture) and made lasting contributions to trade, castle architecture, flood control and other public works.

moat
坪井川
moat

stone wall
長塀
stone walls

Underground passageway
闇り通路
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle

Main castle tower
Main castle tower
Kumamoto Castle

From the top floor, a panoramic view of Kumamoto City can also be enjoyed.
熊本城大天守閣より
阿蘇山の噴煙が見える
a panoramic view of Kumamoto City
a panoramic view of Kumamoto City

There is a museum inside the castle.
museum

Honmaru Goten Palace
本丸御殿
Honmaru Goten Palace
Honmaru Goten Palace
Honmaru Goten Palace
Honmaru Goten Palace

Yukata ; an informal cotton kimono
浴衣
Yukata

Kyushu Shinkansen
九州新幹線
Kyushu Shinkansen

Amakusa Airlines
Amakusa Airlines


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

Basashi ; Raw Horse Meat
馬刺し
Basashi ; Raw Horse Meat

Basashi Nigiri ; Raw Horse Meat Sushi
馬刺しにぎり
Basashi Nigiri ; Raw Horse Meat Sushi


Karashi Renkon ; Mustard-stuffed Lotus Root
辛子蓮根
Karashi Renkon ; Mustard-stuffed Lotus Root



 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, Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto 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10月13日火曜日

Marine World – Uminonakamichi

Biological monitoring at "Marine World – Uminonakamichi"

 I visited "Marine World – Uminonakamichi", which is located in Fukuoka prefecture, 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.
 "Marine World – Uminonakamichi" was opened in 1989 as the "Cultural Resort Area" of the nationally operated Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. This aquarium focuses on the aquatic life of Tsushima's warm current. It exhibits a collection of 20,000 creatures representing 450 species which inhabit the subtropical area around Amami Oshima, the temperate zone offshore Kyushu Island to the Sanin region, and the subartic area around Hokkaido in conjunction with the Japan current from south to north.
 So I visited "Marine World – Uminonakamichi" 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 Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on October 13, 2015. 

福岡県のマリンワールド海の中道は「対馬暖流」をテーマに、450種3万点の海の生き物を展示しています。サメの飼育数は日本トップクラスで、迫力満点のイルカショーもご覧になれます。



These pictures were taken on August 2015.

Finless Porpoises
Neophocaena phocaenoides
スナメリ
Finless Porpoises

Marine World – Uminonakamichi
Marine World – Uminonakamichi
About Marine World – Uminonakamichi


Google map


Panorama Large Tank
Divers do shows in water while explaining fish habitats and answering questions.
パノラマ大水槽
Panorama Large Tank

Sand tiger shark
Carcharias taurus
シロワニ
The number of sharks Marine World keeps is one of the largest in Japan. About 100 sharks of over 20 kinds are swimming in large groups just in front of you. It's overwhelmingly impressive.
Sand tiger shark

Cherry salmon
Oncorhynchus masou
ヤマメ
Cherry salmon

Sea Otter
ラッコ
Sea Otter

Squarespot anthias (male)
Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
スミレナガハナダイ(オス)
Squarespot anthias (male)

Squarespot anthias (female)
Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
スミレナガハナダイ(メス)
Squarespot anthias (female)

Blacksupotted puffer
Arothron nigropunctatus
コクテンフグ
Blacksupotted puffer

Bennett's Butterflyfish
Chaetodon bennetti Cuvier
ウミヅキチョウチョウウオ
Bennett's Butterflyfish

Peacock mantis shrimp
Odontodactylus scyllarus
モンハナシャコ
Peacock mantis shrimp

False clown anemone fish
Ocellaris clownfish
カクレクマノミ
False clown anemone fish

Hawksbill turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
タイマイ
Hawksbill turtle

Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
アオウミガメ
Green Sea Turtle

Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
アカウミガメ
Loggerhead Sea Turtle

 African pompano
Alectis ciliaris
イトヒキアジ
African pompano

Common dolphinfish
Coryphaena hippurus
シイラ
Common dolphinfish

Ringstreaked guitarfish
Rhinobatos hynnicephalus
コモンサカタザメ
Ringstreaked guitarfish

Unicorn leatherjacket
Aluterus monoceros
ウスバハギ
Unicorn leatherjacket

Protopterus annectens
African lungfish
肺魚
African lungfish

Jumbo Oranda shishigashira
ジャンボオランダシシガシラ
Jumbo Oranda shishigashira

Dolphin show
Be surprised by the spectacular and dynamic jump!
イルカショー
Dolphin show

Dolphin show

Dolphin show

Fukuoka Airport
Fukuoka Airport

Shinkansen
Shinkansen
Shinkansen



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

Dango ; sweet rice dumpling
団子
Dango ; sweet rice dumpling

Umegae mochi
梅が枝餅
Umegae mochi

Kamo Nanban Soba
Soba Noodles in Broth with 
鴨南蛮そば
Kamo Nanban Soba


 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, Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka 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