2015年11月24日火曜日

Biological monitoring at Toba aquarium

Biological monitoring at Toba Aquarium, Mie prefecture

 I visited Toba 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 consequences of the accident, I have never found any effect against creatures in Japan.
 Toba Aquarium is located in Mie prefecture.  It is one of the world maximum grade scale aquariums. Toba Aquarium rears the most numerous species in Japan. From dugong, nowhere else in Japan, to "rare creatures", about 1200 species of popular and unique marine lives are gathered from the world.
 The building is divided up between 12 zones by a species and habitat which can be explored at leisure. The mermaid sea zone is the only one in Japan, where you can see a real dugong. Sea lion performances are held in the performance stadium, and in addition, a variety of experience zones are offered, including sea beast kingdom, coral reef diving, the sea around Ise Shima, the sea around Japan, etc. 
 Generally speaking, marine creature's growth is so fast than human beings that they are more sensitive to radioactive materials of the environment than us. So I visited Toba Aquarium to see effects of the accident against creatures which are grown up by Japanese food and water.  Fortunately, I can see them grown up safely and I cannot find any impact of the accident. It seems that there is no problem for childbirth and child-rearing in Mie prefecture, Japan.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on November 24, 2015.


三重県の鳥羽水族館は飼育種類数が日本一を誇る水族館です。珍しいジュゴンやアフリカマナティに会えます。色彩変異の紅白イセエビやマナマコもいました。



These pictures were taken on September 2015.


Japanese spiny lobster (color variation)
Panulirus japonicus
紅白イセエビ (色彩変異)
Japanese spiny lobster (color variation)

 American Beaver
Castor canadensis
アメリカビーバー
 American Beaver

Toba Aquarium
鳥羽水族館
Toba Aquarium
Toba Aquarium

About Toba Aquarium

English

Japanese

Google map



Sea angel (Clione limacina)
クリオネ、ハダカカメガイ
Sea angel (Clione limacina)


Seaweed pipefish ; Syngnathus schlegeli (Lt) and Heptacarpus geniculatus (Rt)
ヨウジウオ (左) ; コシマガリモエビ (右)
Seaweed pipefish ; Syngnathus schlegeli (Lt) and Heptacarpus geniculatus (Rt)

Japanese common sea cucumber (color variation)
Stichopus japonicus
紅白マナマコ (色彩変異)
Japanese common sea cucumber

Red-streaked box crab
Calappa lophos
トラフカラッパ
Red-streaked box crab

Noble file clam
Ctenoides ales
ウコンハネガイ
Noble file clam

Eucidaris tribuloides
タイセイヨウマツカサウニ
Eucidaris tribuloides

Dugong
(Dugong dugon)
ジュゴン
Dugong

Bolinopsis mikado
カブトクラゲ
Bolinopsis mikado

Weedy Seadragon
Phyllopteryx taeniolatus
ウィーディーシードラゴン
Weedy Seadragon

Bichir
Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri
ポリプテルス・エンドリケリー
Polypterus endlicheri endlicheri

Horseshoe Crab
Limulus polyphemus
アメリカカブトガニ
Horseshoe Crab

Marron (color variation)
Cherax cainii
マロン (ブルー個体)
Marron (color variation)

Red swamp crawfish
Procambarus clarkii
アメリカザリガニ
Red swamp crawfish

Finless Porpoise
Neophocaena phocaenoides
スナメリ
Finless Porpoise

Mandarin Dogfish
ヒゲツノザメ
Mandarin Dogfish

Freshwater angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
エンゼルフィッシュ
Freshwater angelfish

Electric Eel
Electrophorus electricus
デンキウナギ
Electric Eel

West African Manatee
Trichechus senegalensis
アフリカマナティー
West African Manatee

Red-belted Anthias
Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
アカオビハナダイ
Red-belted Anthias

Stocky anthias
Pseudanthias hypselosoma
ケラマハナダイ
Stocky anthias

Bicolor angelfish
Centropyge bicolor
ソメワケヤッコ
Bicolor angelfish

Foxface
Siganus unimaculatus
ヒフキアイゴ
Foxface

Sailfin tang
Zebrasoma veliferum
ヒレナガハギ
Sailfin tang

South American Sea Lion
Otaria flavescens
オタリア
South American Sea Lion
South American Sea Lion


Shinkansen
Shinkansen



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

Ise lobster set meal
伊勢海老定食
Ise lobster set meal

Awabi no Sashimi
Abalone Sashimi
アワビの刺身
Awabi no Sashimi


 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, Mie prefecture is very far away from Fukushima, people in Mie have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in Mie prefecture have already forgotten the accident, because they think radioactive materials cannot reach there.
 We know there is no problem for child birth and child rearing in Mie. So people in Mie 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


2015年11月17日火曜日

Atsuta Jingu

Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)

 The history of Atsuta-jingu, located in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-shi in Aichi Prefecture, dates back 2,000 years. The shrines history begins with the dedication of a treasured sword, Kusanagi-no Tsurugi ("Grass-mowing Sword") by Prince Yamatotakeru-no-Mikoto, a legendary figure appearing in Japanese mythology. With many worshippers, the shrine is known affectionately today as "Atsuta-sama." In the precincts of the shrine is a giant camphor tree around 1,000 years old which is said to have been planted by the saint Kobo-daishi (Kukai), who propagated Buddhism in Japan following Buddhist studies in China. Notwithstanding its location in the heart of the city of Nagoya, the precincts of Atsuta-jingu are filled with greenery, and provide people with a place to relax as well as worship.' (source)




愛知県名古屋市の熱田神宮は三種の神器の「草薙剣(くさなぎのつるぎ)」を祀っている神社です。織田信長は桶狭間の戦いの前にここで祈願して勝利し、信長塀を奉納しました




These pictures were taken on September 2015.


Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)
熱田神宮
Kagura-Den
神楽殿
Kagura-Den, Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)
The Atsuta Shrine is home to the “Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi(a sword)", which is one of the Three Sacred Imperial Treasures. This is the 2nd largest shrine after Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture, and about 6.5 million people visit there annually.

Google map
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About Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)
Atsuta Jingu (Atsuta Shrine)

Hongu (Main Shrine)
本宮
Hongu (Main Shrine)
Hongu (Main Shrine)
Hongu (Main Shrine)

信長塀
Nobunaga-Bei Wall
Nobunaga-Bei Wall
 There you can find Nobunaga walls which was made by Shogun Nobunaga Oda in 1560. He prayed for victory of the war here and in return of his winning, he donated the wall. 


Torii ; a gateway at the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
鳥居
Torii
Torii

Treasure Hall
熱田神宮宝物館
Treasure Hall
At the Treasure Hall, the Atsuta Jingu Museum houses about 4,000 articles donated by the people ranging widely in class from the Imperial Family, shoguns (generalissimo) and feudal lords to common persons. Among these materials, especially important are the Koshinpoh (sacred garments, furniture and utensils for use of the enshrined deities), the swords, the hang mirrors, the Bugaku (ancient court dance) masks, the ancient documents and the household articles, 174 items of which have been designated or Aichi Prefecture important cultural assets. These treasures are exhibited by turns in the Hall for showing to the public. The articles on display are exchanged every month. They help you appreciate the deep faith people have had in the shrine as well as its long history. 



Shinkansen
新幹線
Shinkansen

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

Miso katsu(Lt);Pork cutlet with miso sauce
Kishimen(Rt);noodles made in flat strips.
味噌カツ&きしめん
Miso katsu(Lt);Pork cutlet with miso sauce, Kishimen(Rt);noodles made in flat strips.

Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station
Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station

Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station
Ekiben ; Box lunch sold on a train or at a station

Ice
Ice

 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, Nagoya 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 Nagoya 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11月10日火曜日

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Biological monitoring at Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, Aichi prefecture

 I visited Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, Aichi 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 consequences of the accident, I have never found any effect against creatures in Japan.
 The aquarium has large sea mammals like dolphins and white whales (Beluga) that adapted to sea life in a long course of evolution are introduced in the North Annex.  Various kinds of water creatures that live in 5 sea zones from Japan to the Atlantic are featured in South Annex.  Currently there are Killer Whales (Orca) including a baby which was born at this aquarium in November 2012. They are open to the public at the main pool, and visitors can see them trained by the staff. 
 Now the Coral Reef Tank is renewed with over two hundred different breeds of fish—three thousand fish in total.
 Generally speaking, marine animal's growths are so fast than human beings that they are more sensitive to radioactive materials of the environment than us. So I visited Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium to see effects of the accident against 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 Fukushima nuclear power plant accident. It seems that there is no problem for childbirth and child-rearing in Nagoya.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan November 10, 2015.



愛知県の名古屋港水族館ではベルーガが優雅な泳ぎを披露し,
イルカ達はトレーナーと空中を舞っていました。また、ピラニアよりも怖いというブルーカンディルも見ることが出来ました



These pictures were taken on September 2015.

Beluga
ベルーガ
Beluga

Killer whale
Orcinus orca
シャチ (サカマタ)
Killer whale

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
名古屋港水族館
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

名古屋港水族館

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Google map


Bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
バンドウイルカ
Bottlenose dolphin

Red bellied Piranha
Pygocentrus nattereri
ピラニア・ナッテリィ
Red bellied Piranha

Dragon Fish, Violet Goby 
Gobioides broussonnetii
ドラゴンフィッシュ
Dragon Fish, Violet Goby

Cetopsis coecutiens
Blue Whale Catfish
ブルーカンディル
Cetopsis coecutiens

Bronze Whaler
クロヘリメジロ
Bronze Whaler

Japanese horse mackerel
Trachurus japonicus
アジ
Japanese horse mackerel

Macrobrachium nipponense
テナガエビ
Macrobrachium nipponense

Japanese bandfish
Cepola schlegelii
スミツキアカタチ
Japanese bandfish

Cherry bass
Sacura margaritacea
サクラダイ
Cherry bass

Sunrise perch
Caprodon schlegelii
アカイサキ
Sunrise perch

Beryx splendens
Splendid alfonsino
キンメダイ
Splendid alfonsino


See the Dolphin Show!
Surfin
See the Dolphin Show!
See the Dolphin Show!

Rocketjump
See the Dolphin Show!
See the Dolphin Show!

Electric catfish
Malapterurus electricus
デンキナマズ
Electric catfish

Plectranthias kelloggi azumanus
アズマハナダイ
Plectranthias kelloggi azumanus

Japanese aulopus
Aulopus japonicus
ヒメ
Japanese aulopus

Yellowsail red bass
Tosanoides flavofasciatus
シキシマハナダイ
Yellowsail red bass

Hawkfish anthias
Serranocirrhitus latus
ハナゴンベ
Hawkfish anthias

Yellowstriped fairy basslet
Pseudanthias tuka
パープルクイーン
Yellowstriped fairy basslet

Giant clam
Tridacna gigas
オオシャコガイ
Giant clam

Giant clam
Tridacna derasa
ヒレナシシャコガイ
Giant clam

Fluted giant clam
Tridacna squamosa
ヒレシャコガイ
Fluted giant clam

Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Caretta caretta
アカウミガメ
This turtle is 43 days old.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle

This Pig-nosed turtle was born on August 2015.
ブタバナガメ
Carettochelys insculpta
This turtle is 35 days old.
Pig-nosed turtle

Gentoo penguin
Pygoscelis papua
ジェンツーペンギン
Gentoo penguin

Emperor penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
エンペラーペンギン
Emperor penguin

Adelie penguin
Pygoscelis adeliae
アデリーペンギン
Adelie penguin

Chinstrap penguin
Pygoscelis antarctica
ヒゲペンギン
Chinstrap penguin

Ping pong pearl
ピンポンパール
Ping pong pearl


Suihougan ; Bubble Eye
水泡眼
Suihougan ; Bubble Eye

Ranchu
らんちゅう
Ranchu

Ryukin
琉金
Ryukin

Popeyed goldfish
デメキン
Popeyed goldfish

Sakura Azumanishiki
サクラアズマニシキ
Sakura Azumanishiki


Tanchou ; Redcap Oranda
高頭丹頂
Tanchou ; Redcap Oranda

Wakin
和金
Wakin

Comet
コメット
Comet

Hitsumabushi ; Hitsumabushi is a tasty dish of chopped grilled eel on a bed of rice.
ひつまぶし
Hitsumabushi

Takoyaki
たこ焼き
Takoyaki

Salada
Salada

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, Nagoya is very far away from Fukushima, people in Nagoya have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in Nagoya 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 Nagoya. So people in Nagoya 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