Biological monitoring in Nagano, Japan (February 25, 2012)

People-watching in Nagano prefecture.

I visited Nagano prefecture to see biological impacts of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. Nagano prefecture is famous for ski and snowboard resort. I visit there to play snowboard every year.
Nagano Prefecture is located basically in the center of Japan and is surrounded on all four sides by 3000-meter tall mountains, earning it the nickname of the “Roof of Japan”. It prevents radioactive materials to reach Nagano prefecture. (Source)
People in Nagano prefecture are fine and I couldn't find any impact of the accident there. People in Nagano prefecture have no worry about the accident, because there is no nuclear power plant in Nagano and there are no contaminations by the accidents.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on February 25, 2013.

 

 

 

福島第一原発事故による影響を見るため各地を訪問している。長野県は四方を高い山々で囲まれており放射性物質による汚染を免れた。長野県の食品は安全で美味しい。

 

 

 

Fine view from Mt. Ryuoo

 

 Nagano prefecture is famous for ski and snowboard resort.

About RYUOO SKI PARK

Ryuo-11700 Yamanouchi, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 381-0405, Japan

 http://ryuoo.com/

 

About Nagano prefecture

 http://www.go-nagano.net/modules/contents02/

 

About Ski Resorts

http://www.go-nagano.net/modules/contents07/index.php?id=1&mode=enjoyfind&findtype=findt&kubuncode=02

 

 

It is a breathtaking view!

 

 

People can enjoy skiing or snowboarding with a beautiful scenery.

Following the nuclear accidents that started on March 11, 2011, I have visited various places in Japan to see the biological impacts by the accident. I have never found any impacts in Nagano prefecture.

 

 

 

 

 There are night game facilities.

 

 

 

Foods of Nagano prefecture have no contamination.

They are clean and safe.

http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/2011eq/dl/Dec2012data.pdf

 

Bakuryumen : ramen soup topped with slices of roasted pork, boiled egg and vegetables

 

Char siu ramen : ramen soup topped with slices of roasted pork

 

Bakuryudon : rice covered with pork, boiled egg and vegetables

 

Fruits produced in Nagano prefecture are good.

 

 

 

 Nagano Prefecture
----Updates on Local Radiation Levels----

http://www.pref.nagano.lg.jp/kanko/kokusai/tabunka/bosai/bos_eng/eng_housyasenryou.pdf

 

 

 

People in Nagano prefecture have no worry about the accident because they have no nuclear power plant. And radioactive materials from the site couldn’t reach there. So people in Nagano prefecture 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 many people and know how they are. It is important to see their health for our safety.

 

 

 

 

ディスカッションはこちら

Public Health Network in Japan

http://groups.yahoo.co.jp/group/tokyopublichealth/

 

 

Biological monitoring in Tokyo, Japan (February 18, 2012)

Biological monitoring at Botan Park of Ueno Toshogu shrine in Tokyo, Japan

I visited Botan Park to see biological impacts of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. “Botan” means Peony in Japanese. I could see various kinds of flowers as well as peony which were cultivated in Tokyo. Generally speaking, growths of plants are faster than human beings, so they are more sensitive to radioactive materials of the environment than us. Fortunately, they are fine and beautiful. I couldn't find any impact of the accident. People in Tokyo have no worry about the accident, because air and water of Tokyo is clean and there is no nuclear power plant in Tokyo.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on February 18, 2013.

 

 

福島第一原発事故による影響を見るために各地を訪問している。上野東照宮ぼたん苑では鮮やかに咲く様々な花を見ることができる。植物の健康状態を見ることは重要である。

 

 

Botan : Peony

 

The entrance of Botan Park (PEONY GARDEN)

3 minutes' walk from Ueno station. 

About Ueno Toshogu shrine

http://www.uenotoshogu.com/about/

Botan Park (PEONY GARDEN)

http://www.uenotoshogu.com/botan/

 

 

 

Beautiful peony flowers are seen under snow fences. 

 

 

 

How beautiful flowers are!

 

 

 I could see other various flowers too.

 

 

 

Japanese meats as well as vegetables are good.

 

 

 

The giant panda of Ueno Zoo eats Japanese bamboo cultivated in Shizuoka prefecture.

About Shizuoka prefecture

http://www.pref.shizuoka.jp/a_foreign/english/index.html

About Ueno Zoo

http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/index.html

 

 

People in Tokyo have no worry about the accident because Tokyo have no nuclear power plant. And radioactive materials from the site couldn’t reach here. 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 see many creatures which are sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.

ディスカッションはこちら

Public Health Network in Japan

http://groups.yahoo.co.jp/group/tokyopublichealth/