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

Islands of Amakusa

Kyushu

九州

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

source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyushu

Amakusa city

天草市

source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amakusa

I waked up on early morning to enjoy fishing. 

I could caught many fish for 2 hours.

Sea bream

鯛

Sillago

キス

Hira

Ilisha elongata

ヒラ

Wrasse

ベラ

Scorpionfish

カサゴ

Japanese foods are good and safe.

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

Sashimi

刺身

Misoshiru

味噌汁

Yakizakana

焼き魚

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

天ぷら

Gazami crab

Portunus trituberculatus

ガザミ、ワタリガニ

Abalone

アワビ

Sushi

寿司

Basashi ; horse-meat sashimi

馬刺し

 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.

公衆衛生ネットワーク

Public Health Network in Japan

 http://plaza.umin.ac.jp/phnet/

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

Google map

https://goo.gl/maps/JVSGiyCF2dS2

About Kumamoto Castle

http://www.manyou-kumamoto.jp/contents.cfm?id=251

LORD KATO KIYOMASA

加藤清正

 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

stone wall

長塀

Underground passageway

闇り通路

Main castle tower

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

There is a museum inside the castle.

Honmaru Goten Palace

本丸御殿

Yukata ; an informal cotton kimono

浴衣

Kyushu Shinkansen

九州新幹線

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 Nigiri ; Raw Horse Meat Sushi

馬刺しにぎり

Karashi Renkon ; Mustard-stuffed Lotus Root

辛子蓮根

 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.

公衆衛生ネットワーク

Public Health Network in Japan

 http://plaza.umin.ac.jp/phnet/

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

Marine World – Uminonakamichi

About Marine World – Uminonakamichi

http://www.marine-world.co.jp/english/index.html

Google map

https://goo.gl/maps/VDaRWsC6SGt

Panorama Large Tank

Divers do shows in water while explaining fish habitats and answering questions.

パノラマ大水槽

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.

Cherry salmon

Oncorhynchus masou

ヤマメ

Sea Otter

ラッコ

Squarespot anthias (male)

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia

スミレナガハナダイ（オス）

Squarespot anthias　(female)

Pseudanthias pleurotaenia

スミレナガハナダイ（メス）

Blacksupotted puffer

Arothron nigropunctatus

コクテンフグ

Bennett's Butterflyfish

Chaetodon bennetti Cuvier

ウミヅキチョウチョウウオ

Peacock mantis shrimp

Odontodactylus scyllarus

モンハナシャコ

False clown anemone fish

Ocellaris clownfish

カクレクマノミ

Hawksbill turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

タイマイ

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

アオウミガメ

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

アカウミガメ

 African pompano

Alectis ciliaris

イトヒキアジ

Common dolphinfish

Coryphaena hippurus

シイラ

Ringstreaked guitarfish

Rhinobatos hynnicephalus

コモンサカタザメ

Unicorn leatherjacket

Aluterus monoceros

ウスバハギ

Protopterus annectens

African lungfish

肺魚

Jumbo Oranda shishigashira

ジャンボオランダシシガシラ

Dolphin show

Be surprised by the spectacular and dynamic jump!

イルカショー

Fukuoka Airport

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

Umegae mochi

梅が枝餅

Kamo Nanban Soba

Soba Noodles in Broth with 

鴨南蛮そば

 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.

公衆衛生ネットワーク

Public Health Network in Japan

http://plaza.umin.ac.jp/phnet/