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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

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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

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