2015年9月29日火曜日

Sunshine Pools at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Sunshine Pools at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka
prefecture, Japan

 I visited Sunshine Pools which is located in Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka prefecture, this summer. 
 Sunshine Pools has a variety of unique swimming pools such as the Current Pool, Forest Lake Pool, Dinosaur Fountain Pool, Toddler's Wading Pool, and Water Jungle Pool, and a number of food stalls.
 Though these pools are available only in summer, visitors are welcome to swim all day! One of the most popular sliders is the Dragon Sliders, which comes in three types; the Fire Dragon, Tube Dragon and Little Dragon. 
 The Fire Dragon is for experts, while people slide down the Tube Dragon with an inflated plastic tube. The Little Dragon is for children and beginners.


福岡県の海の中道海浜公園は遊園地や水族館、動物園、花畑などがある広大な公園です。ここのサンシャインプールは西日本一の規模を誇るプールで、スライダーや流水プールもあり大人から子供まで楽しめます。夏季のみの営業です。


These pictures were taken on August 2015.


Dragon Sliders
Dragon Sliders

Water Jungle Pool
Water Jungle Pool


About Uminonakamichi Seaside Park

Sunshine Pools

Google map


Current Pool
Current Pool

Water Jungle Pool
Water Jungle Pool

Water Jungle Pool
Water Jungle Pool

Water Jungle Pool
Water Jungle Pool

Dinosaur Fountain Pool
Dinosaur Fountain Pool

Water Jungle Pool
Water Jungle Pool

Current Pool
Current Pool


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


Kakigori ; Shaved ice
Kakigori ; Shaved ice

Ice cream
Ice cream

Tonkotsu Ramen
とんこつラーメン
Tonkotsu Ramen

Makizushi; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
Inarizushi ; sushi wrapped in fried tofu
巻き寿司と稲荷寿司
Sushi

Sushi
寿司
Sushi

Unaginoseiromushi
steamed eel in a steaming basket
鰻のセイロ蒸し
Unaginoseiromushi

Koikoku
Koikoku is the name of a dish of round sliced carp stewed in miso soup.
鯉こく
Koikoku

Chawan-mushi ; Japanese steamed egg custard 
茶わん蒸し 
Chawan-mushi



 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


2015年9月22日火曜日

World Heritage watching in Nara prefecture

Heijo Palace Site, Nara prefecture

 Nara is situated in the center of Japan that is a vertically long archipelago stretching in a north-south direction next to the east end of Eurasia continent as a world map shows. Nara is the birthplace of Japanese history. Nara was called Yamato in ancient times and it was the region where the oldest Japanese literature began.
 In 710, the ancient capital of Yamato was moved to NaraAfter that, Nara became a cultural hub of Japan as the endpoint of the Silk Road and received many things and ideas from Europe and Asia. After importing Buddhism and other cultural assets from China and the Korean peninsula, Japan developed a unique culture.
 Nara is a city with a population of 1.4 million, attracting many tourists. In Nara, a lot of tourist assets that came from Japan's history and culture are scattered all around. Nara is within easy access of the other big cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, so you can arrange your journey in various ways. (see also)




平城京は710年から約70年間栄えた日本の首都で、いわゆる奈良の都です。当時の建物は残っていませんが朱雀門と大極殿が再建され、遣唐使船も展示されています。朱雀門と大極殿は大きいので遠景も美しいです



These pictures were taken on July 2015.

Sika Deer
ニホンジカ(日本鹿)
Sika Deer
According to legend, the god is said to have come to Nara riding on a white deer. Deer have been respected and protected as divine messengers by local people.




Heijo Palace Site
平城宮跡

Suzaku Gate (Suzaku Mon)
朱雀門
Suzaku Gate (Suzaku Mon)
For about 70 years from 710, the capital of Japan was Heijokyo located in present day Nara City. Heijo Palace was situated at the northern end of the capital.


Heijo Palace Site


Google map


Suzaku Gate (Suzaku Mon)
朱雀門
Suzaku Gate (Suzaku Mon)
Suzakumon Gate, located in the center of the South Wall, was the main gate of Nara Palace. The name "Suzaku" derives from the Chinese name for the legendary bird which acted as a southern guardian. Built on a platform, Suzaku Gate was probably a two-storied structure, conspicuously larger than the other gates of the palace. The open space to the front was used for ceremonies such as New Year celebrations. Suzaku Avenue, the main street of the capital, was about 70 meters wide and ran from Rajo Gate, the main gate of the city, to Suzaku Gate.


Daigokuden Hall
Former Imperial Audience Hall
大極殿
Daigokuden Hall
Daigokuden Hall

Takamikura
Takamikura was the throne where the emperor sat during ceremonies of state.
Takamikura
The Imperial Audience Hall was the most important building in the palace. Emperor's throne (Takamikura) was set in the ceremonies of coronation and New Year's Day. This was the largest building in the palace, measuring 44 meters in width and 20 meters in depth, with 27 meters in height. The building was reconstructed based upon archaeological data and architectural studies on existing buildings of the Nara period.



Kento-shi-sen ; a ship taken by Japanese envoy to China during the Tang Dynasty
遣唐使船
Kento-shi-sen
Google map




Shinkansen
Shinkansen



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


Beef tongue bowl
Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station
牛たん弁当
Beef tongue bowl

Tenzaru Soba
Tempura and Soba Noodles Served on a Zaru Basket
天ざるそば
Tenzaru 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, Nara 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 Nara 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9月15日火曜日

People watching at Toshimaen

People watching at Toshimaen, Tokyo Japan

 I visited Toshimaen which is located in Tokyo to see biological impacts of Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant accident. Though I have visited various places in Japan to see the health consequences of the accident, I have never found any effect against creatures in Japan.
 Toshimaen is an amusement park in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan, owned by the Seibu Group. It has more than 30 different attractions ranging from extremely thrilling roller coasters to kiddie rides. A water park opens in the summer, featuring six different swimming zones including a popular wave pool and a lazy river. 
 There is an Insectarium in the amusement zone and we can see and learn about world wide insects. We can touch some species and buy them too.
 So I visited there to see effects of the nuclear power plant accident against creatures which are grown up by Japanese food and water.
 Fortunately, I could not find any impact of the nuclear power plant accident. It seems that there is no problem for childbirth and child-rearing in Tokyo, Japan.
 Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on September 15, 2015.


水と緑の遊園地 としまえんにはスリル満点の乗り物の他、夏にはプールが楽しめます。昆虫館では世界中のカブトムシが飼育されています。また本格的なインドカレーも味わえます。


Toshimaen
Toshimaen
About Toshimaen

Google map


CORKSCREW
コークスクリュー
CORKSCREW

MINI CYCLONE
ミニサイクロン
MINI CYCLONE

Hydrangea garden
あじさい園
hydrangea garden

 Insectarium
昆虫館
 Insectarium

Homoderus mellyi
メンガタクワガタ
Homoderus mellyi

Phalacrognathus muelleri
ニジイロクワガタ
Phalacrognathus muelleri

Prosopocoilus giraffa
ギラファノコギリクワガタ
Prosopocoilus giraffa

Allotopus rosenbergi
オウゴンオニクワガタ
Allotopus rosenbergi

Dorcus alcides
アルキデスヒラタクワガタ
Dorcus alcides

Dynastes satanas
サタンオオカブト
Dynastes satanas

Dynastes neptunus
ネプチューンオオカブト
Dynastes neptunus

Xylotrupes florensis
ニセヒメカブト
Xylotrupes florensis

Hymenopus coronatus
orchid mantis
ハナカマキリ
Hymenopus coronatus

Dynastes hercules
ヘラクレスオオカブト
Dynastes hercules


MINIATURE TRAIN
ミニチュアトレイン
MINIATURE TRAIN

MYSTERY ZONE
ミステリーゾーン
MYSTERY ZONE

CAROUSEL "EL DORADO"
カルーセルエルドラド
CAROUSEL "EL DORADO"

ANIMAL CUP
アニマルカップ
ANIMAL CUP

CAR MERRY GO-ROUND
カーメリーゴーランド
CAR MERRY GO-ROUND

EURO 2006
ユーロ 2006
EURO 2006

SNAPPY
スナッピー
SNAPPY


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


BBQ
バーベキュー
BBQ
BBQ

Naan and Curry
ナンとカレー
Naan and Curry

Kakigori ; Shaved ice
かき氷
Kakigori ; Shaved 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