A big success among locals: The "daruma city" at Dairokuten Temple/Chigasaki

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1312280011/

December 28, 2013

All lined up together, a "city" of various sized darumas=Dairokuten Temple

The Daruma City, an annual end of the year tradition, was held on the 27th at the Dairokuten Temple in San-Chome, Jukkenzaka, Chigasaki City. Daruma of various sizes were lined up, as locals packed the area to purchase them for use in the New Year.

According to the temple, the annual event began over 50 years ago. This is said to be the only place to find a "daruma city" within Chigasaki. This year, 10 daruma stores from Hiratsuka City gathered for the event, also selling shimenawa decorative ropes and household Shinto altars.

To sell their Darumas, shopkeepers struck flint stones while dancing and yelling out "Yoooiyoi!" as they prayed for safety in their homes and success in business.

As a family of 6 approached the shops, a local female (age 65) said with a smile "Even though I buy lucky amulets at the super markets, I still shop at the daruma city each year. I wish to pray for the health of children as I decorate with them."


Original text:
地元客で盛況、第六天神社で「だるま市」／茅ケ崎
2013年12月28日

さまざまな大きさのだるまがずらりと並んだ市＝第六天神社

年末の恒例行事「だるま市」が２７日、茅ケ崎市十間坂３丁目の第六天神社で開かれた。さまざまな大きさのだるまがずらりと並び、正月用品を買い求める地元客らでにぎわった。

同神社によると、５０年ほど前から毎年行われており、市内で開催されるだるま市はこの１カ所だけという。今年は平塚市のだるま店など１０店ほどが集まり、しめ縄飾りや神棚なども販売された。

だるまが売れると、店員が火打ち石を鳴らしながら「ヨヨヨイヨイ」と威勢のいい掛け声と手拍子で、家内安全や商売繁盛などを祈願した。

家族６人で訪れた近くに住む女性（６５）は「スーパーでも買えるけど、縁起ものなので毎年だるま市で購入している。子どもたちの健康を願って飾りたい」と笑顔で話した。

[Movie] A lighting test at Samukawa Temple, for a nebuta float that welcomes the New Year with a legend/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1312200043/

December 20, 2013

The nebuta float of Samukawa Temple, set up for a lighting test.

At Samukawa Temple (Miyayamai, Samukawa-Cho, Chief Priest: Tone Yasunori) the annual welcoming of the New Year with a float featuring a legend, was set up on the 20th at the shrine's gates. It's been set to light up on 12:00 AM, New Years Day.

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This year's theme is Ama No Iwato (Cave of the Sun God). Aomori prefecture's nebuta artist, Kitamura Renmei, spent three months on it's creation. During the process, he poured in his wishes for people to seek and embrace hope for Japanese economic revival during the dawning of each day, as well as to take one steady step at a time towards a happy 2014.

The nebuta is 9 meters wide, 2.6 meters tall and 1.7 meters deep. The float's 250 light bulbs giving off an eerie glow, the lighting tests are performed in the evenings. The float will remain lit at night until February 3rd of next year, welcoming visitors to the shrine.



Original text:
【動画】神話ねぶたで正月出迎え、寒川神社で試験点灯／神奈川
2013年12月20日

試験点灯された寒川神社のねぶた

寒川神社（寒川町宮山、利根康教宮司）で恒例の迎春神話ねぶたが２０日、神門に設置され、元日午前０時の点灯へ準備が整った。

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今年のテーマは「天の岩屋戸（いわと）」。青森ねぶた師の北村蓮明さんが約３カ月かけて制作。経済回復の兆しが見える日本の夜明けに希望を抱き、着実な一歩を踏み出し幸せな一年になるよう、願いが込められている。

ねぶたは幅９メートル、高さ約２．６メートル、奥行き１．７メートル。試験点灯した夕暮れ時には、約２５０個の電球が幻想的な光を放った。来年２月３日まで夜間に点灯され、参拝客らを出迎える。

During Hakone's first snowfall, the mountainous region is covered in white/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1312190024/

December 19, 2013

Ashi No Kohan Lake, covered in snow.

Snow continually fell from the morning of the 18th, leaving Hakone-Cho's mountain area covered in white.

According to the city's fire department, Sengokuhara measured 8.5 centimeters of accumulated snowfall and Hakone measured 8. From the pile up on the roads, it looks like the snow season has begun. Last season was said to have started one month earlier.

On the 19th, people all over town could be seen clearing away the snow. In the snow covered Ashi No Kohan Lake, a sight-seeing boat emerged from the middle of the fog.


Original text:
箱根で初雪、山間部が白く染まる／神奈川
2013年12月19日

真っ白に雪化粧した芦ノ湖畔

１８日朝から降り続いた雪で、箱根町の山間部は真っ白に雪化粧した。

同町消防本部によると、仙石原で８・５センチ、箱根で８センチの積雪を観測。道路に積もるような積雪は今シーズン初で、昨シーズンに比べ約１カ月早いという。

町内では１９日にもあちこちで雪かきに追われる人の姿が見られ、雪化粧した芦ノ湖畔では、霧がかった中を遊覧船が行き来していた。

Burning off worldly desires, praying for health and peace of mind/Odawara

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1312060021/

December 7, 2013

During their ceremony, Yamabushi Priests use torches to draw Sanskrit characters through the air.

To burn off this year's earthly desires and pray for abundance in the New Year, the annual Mount Akiba Fire Protection Festival was held on the 6th at Ryōgaku Temple in Mount Akiba, Itabashi, Odawara City.

Amidst the darkness, a pile of firewood inside the temple grounds was ignited. 30 fully dressed Yamabushi Buddhist priests gathered from all over the country began to perform a cleansing ceremony, drawing Sanskrit characters with their torches. As they continued, visitors to the shrine crossed barefoot over a charcoal fire, praying for health and peace of mind.

Original text: 

煩悩焼き払い、無病息災祈願／小田原

2013年12月7日

たいまつで梵字を書く儀式を披露した山伏

今年１年の煩悩を焼き払い、新年の繁栄を願う恒例の「秋葉山火防（ひぶせ）祭」が６日、小田原市板橋の秋葉山量覚院で行われた。

暗闇の中、境内に積み上げられたまきに点火。全国から集まった約３０人の修験者装束の山伏が登場し「法剣作法」で場を清め、たいまつで梵字（ぼんじ）を書く儀式を披露した。山伏に続いて、参拝者がおき火の上を素足で渡り歩き、無病息災を祈願した。

Shrine Maidens quietly craft evil warding arrows. The final rush of production for January begins at the Hachimanguu Temple/Kamakura

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1312020024/

December 3, 2013

'Mikoshi' (shrine maidens) silently continue their work of creating evil-warding arrows=Hachimanguu Temple

At the Hachimanguu Temple (Yuki No Shita, Kamakura City), the production of evil warding arrows, a lucky amulet for New Years, enters it's final rush. Using bamboo and the feathers of waterfowl within Japan, 245,000 arrows of various sizes are being produced until Mid-December.

As the mikoshi quietly continued their work, the banging of kabura whistles and the sound of decorative bells being attached to the arrows could be heard echoing through the silent temple.

To celebrate the occasion of Minomoto no Yoriyoshi using the arrows of Hachimanguu Temple to end the Zenkunen War, Kyōtō's Iwashimizu-Kachimanguu Shrine sent over their bow(s) and arrow(s) as an offering.


Original text:
巫女が黙々と破魔矢作り　正月控えて鶴岡八幡宮で追い込み／鎌倉
2013年12月3日

黙々と破魔矢作りの作業を続ける巫女たち＝鶴岡八幡宮

鶴岡八幡宮（鎌倉市雪ノ下）で正月の縁起物の破魔矢作りが追い込みに入っている。国産の竹や水鳥の羽根を使用し、今月中旬までに、大小合わせて２４万５千本を製作する。

巫女（みこ）らは、「コンコン」と矢の先端に鏑（かぶら）を付ける音や飾りの鈴の音が静かに響く中、黙々と作業を続けていた。

同八幡宮の破魔矢は源頼義が前九年の役を平定した際に、京都の石清水八幡宮から授かった弓矢を奉納したことにちなむという。

(Movie) The 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, open to the public following press access.

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1311200009/

November 20, 2013

The 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, open to the public following press access.

On the 20th, automatic cars inputted with the latest technology were displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show. Held at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center in Koto-ku, Tokyo, it will be opened to the general public after the press.

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The show will be open to the general public from November 23 until December 1.

Original text:

【動画】東京モーターショー２０１３、報道関係者向けに先行公開

2013年11月20日

報道関係者に向けて先行公開した東京モーターショー２０１３

最新技術を投入した自動車を展示する東京モーターショーは２０日、一般公開に先立って東京都江東区の東京ビッグサイトで報道関係者向けに開幕した。

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一般公開は２３日から１２月１日まで。

[Movie] Yelling out even in the rain; the Yokosuka Mikoshi Parade/Yokosuka

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1310200013/

October 20, 2013

In the middle of an ill-timed rainfall, the sounds of shouts and a hayashi band echoed throughout the roads in the Yokosuka Mikoshi Parade, a Japanese and American exchange event =Wakamatsucho, Yokosuka City

The Yokosuka Mikoshi Parade, a Japanese/American exchange event, took place on the 20th. It was held in the center of Yokosuka City in the midsts of an unfortunate rain. The 37th parade was sponsored bt the city's tourism board.

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Taking place from the front of Yokosuka-Chūō Station to ChūōDōri, many mikoshi and dashi floats from within the city were gathered together to parade in the American Naval Base area. Both the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the American Navy brought out their mikoshi, yelling out and performing with a hayashi band, the sounds of which could be heard throughout the streets.

A portion of the Yokosuka Naval Base was opened, including the food court. In the base's theater, the Navy's 7th Fleet Band held a performance.

Original text:

【動画】雨の中でも威勢よく、よこすかみこしパレード／横須賀

2013年10月20日

あいにくの雨の中も威勢の良い掛け声とお囃子が沿道に響き渡った日米交流イベント「よこすかみこしパレード」＝横須賀市若松町

日米交流イベント「よこすかみこしパレード」が２０日、横須賀市の中心部であいにくの雨の中行われた。市観光協会の主催で３７回目。

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市内各所から集結した多くのみこしや山車が、横須賀中央駅前から中央大通りを通り、米海軍基地内をパレードした。海上自衛隊みこしや米海軍みこしなども出場し、威勢の良い掛け声とお囃子が沿道に響き渡った。

米海軍横須賀基地も一部開放され、基地内のフードコートも開放された。同基地内の映画館では第７艦隊音楽隊バンド演奏が披露された。

[Movie] A fish touching pool and the dismantling of a 70 kilogram tuna; part of Yokosuka's annual fish festival/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1310060003/

October 6, 2013

A show featuring a fresh tuna taken apart by a knife.

[Look, eat, learn] is the theme of the Yokosuka Fish Festival, held on the 6th. Taking place at the Yokosuka Fish Market in Heiseicho, Yokosuka City, the collaboration was put together for people to experience the fascinating world of sea life. The event was sponsored and held by a city action committee.

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Held for the 12th time this year, fresh local seafood was being offered at a discount price. The event was packed with visiting families.

The highlight was a show featuring the dismantling of a 154 pound Bluefin tuna. Fish market employees formed a rock band, performing and clapping their hands to the scene of the tuna show, which drew big applause from the crowd.

Popular with children, they gathered at a touching pool to come into contact with fish caught in Tokyo Bay. Sea life such as rays, sharks, olive flounders, threadsale filefish were released into the pool. Beforehand, any dangerous parts such as barbs or stingers were removed. The fish were able to be touched by children wearing work gloves.

Original text:

【動画】７０キロのマグロ解体やタッチングプール、横須賀で恒例の魚祭り/神奈川

2013年10月6日

あざやかな包丁さばきが披露されたマグロの解体ショー

「見て、食べて、学んで」をテーマに海産物の魅力を体感する総合イベント「よこすかさかな祭り」が６日、横須賀市平成町の横須賀魚市場で開かれた。市が事務局を務める実行委員会の主催。

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ハイライトは、本マグロの「解体ショー」。重さ７０キロの魚体が、魚市場社員によるロックバンドが演奏する音楽に合わせて手際よくさばかれる様子に、来場者からは大きな拍手が送られていた。

地元産を中心に新鮮な魚介類が特価で提供されるとあって、１２回目の今回も、家族連れら大勢の来場者でにぎわった。

子どもたちの人気を集めたのは、東京湾で捕れた魚と触れ合える「タッチングプール」。トゲなど危険な部位があらかじめ取り除かれたエイやサメ、ヒラメ、カワハギなどの魚が放たれたプールに入り、軍手をはめた手でその感触を確かめていた。

The sparkling of the night sea/Yokohama

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1310050003/

October 5, 2013

Noctiluca scintillans generating light in the night sea.

The night sea glitters. On the 4th, at the Bankoku Bridge area of Kaigandori, Naka Ward, Yokohama, noctiluca scintillans could be seen in the water. Often in the summer, plankton causes the n. scintillans to create "red tides," which scatter a light blue illumination when the water is disturbed.

Ikkyu Hitoshi (age 64) of Yokohama City, who's familiar with the activity of the bay's noctiluca scintillans activity, offered an explanation: "Several days before, the remaining northern wind brought on the red tide."

Original text:

夜の海にキラリ／横浜

2013年10月5日

夜の海に発生した夜光虫

夜の海にキラリ－。横浜市中区海岸通の万国橋のたもとで４日、夜光虫が見られた。夏によく発生する赤潮の原因となる植物性プランクトンの一種で、水などをまくと刺激され青白く発光する。

「数日前に発生した赤潮の名残が北風で吹き寄せられたのでしょう」と、横浜港で働く夜光虫に詳しい一宮均さん（６２）＝横浜市＝は説明する。

[Movie] Instantly detecting illegal drugs with his nose, a new drug sniffing dog debuts at Yokohama Customs/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1310030019/

October 3, 2013

"Pepper" demonstrates his ability to instantly sniff out and react to illegal drugs=Yokohama Customs

A new ally has joined the narcotic detection dogs of Yokohama Customs: Pepper, a 19 month old male Labrador retriever. Debuting in September, at both Yokohama Customs' Kawasaki Overseas Mail Sub-Branch and the Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, he proudly uses his nose to defend against the inflow of illegal drugs into Japan.

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On the 3rd, a public demonstration was held. Instantly detecting the smell of illegal drugs hidden in a travel suitcase, he alerted his handler with a "Sit" pose.

This was the first time Pepper was deployed on the job to the Yokohama Area. Acting as a 'Luggage Search and Correspondence Dog,' he sniffed around the luggage of arriving passengers. He was named pepper with the wish: "That his nose would instantly detect illegal drugs as if they smelled of pepper."

October is the month when control over illegal narcotics and handguns is strengthened. Working as Pepper's handler, customs official Kubo Mao (age 32) said: "He's used to people and the location. Now work is like fun to him, just what we expected."

Original text:

【動画】不正薬物を瞬時嗅ぎ分け、横浜税関で新探知犬デビュー／神奈川

2013年10月3日

ペッパー号が不正薬物の臭いに瞬時に反応したデモンストレーション＝横浜税関

横浜税関の麻薬探知犬に、新しい仲間が加わった。ラブラドルレトリバーの「ペッパー号」（雄、１歳７カ月）。９月にデビュー、同税関川崎外郵出張所や横浜港大さん橋国際客船ターミナルなどで不正薬物の国内への流入を自慢の鼻で防いでいる。

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３日に公開されたデモンストレーションでは、旅行かばんに隠されていた不正薬物の臭いを瞬時に嗅ぎ分け、「お座り」のポーズで通報した。

ペッパー号は、到着した乗客の荷物などを嗅ぎ回る「旅具検査対応犬」で、横浜地区に配備されるのは今回が初めて。名前には「ピリリと瞬時に不正薬物を嗅ぎ分けられるように」との願いが込められている。

１０月は不正薬物や拳銃の取り締まり強化月間。ハンドラーを務める税関職員の久保真生さん（３２）は「人や場所に慣れてきて、今では楽しそうに仕事をしている。期待できますよ」と話していた。

The gillnetting ban on Lake Ashi's Wakasagi fish has been lifted/Hakone

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1310010034/

October 2, 2013

A fishing union member pulls up a net of Wakasagi fish=Lake Ashi

On the 1st, at Lake Ashi in Hakone-machi, the gillnetting ban on Wakasagi fish was lifted. The first day's catch totaled 29 kilograms (64 pounds). "The fish appear small, however this is what we expected," said Nozaki Shigenori, President of the Ashinoko Fishery Cooperative Union.

On that day, members of the fishing union entered Lake Ashi on boats before dawn, having set up nets the night before. The silvery scales of the 12-13 centimeter fish danced inside the nets as they were hauled up from the boats.

In recent years, it's said the intense heat has caused a tendency for the fishing season to be delayed. "The results have been more successful, as their are a lot of fish (in the lake). We're expecting to reach last year's average of 3 tons," said the union. A portion of the catch will be blessed at Hakone Temple and then sent as an offering to the Imperial Household Agency.


Original text:
ワカサギの刺し網漁解禁、芦ノ湖／箱根
2013年10月2日

ワカサギがかかった網を引き上げる組合員＝芦ノ湖

箱根町の芦ノ湖で１日、ワカサギの刺し網漁が解禁された。初日の漁獲高は約２９キロ。芦之湖漁業協同組合（野崎茂則組合長）は「魚は小ぶりのようだが、漁獲は期待できそう」としている。

この日は、同漁協の組合員１１人が夜明け前の芦ノ湖に船をすべらせ、前日夕に仕掛けた網を引き上げていった。船上へとたぐり寄せると、体長１２～１３センチほどの銀鱗（ぎんりん）が踊った。

近年、猛暑の影響などで漁期が遅れがちというが、「釣りでの成果もよく、魚の数は多い。昨年並みの３トンは期待できるのでは」と同組合。漁獲の一部は箱根神社でまつられた後、宮内庁に献上された。

[Movie] 148 mascot characters assemble at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Gourmet Festival/Yokohama

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1309280011/

September 28, 2013

148 mascot characters from all over the country gather at the first "Mascot Character Gourmet Festival in Yokohama"=Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Naka Ward, Yokohama City)

148 mascot characters all came together on the 28th, at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama City's Naka Ward. Bringing colorful food and charm from all over Japan, the cute characters assembled for a PR event, the 1st "Mascot Character Gourmet Festival in Yokohama". Lasting until the 29th, the event was supported and put together by Kanagawa's newspaper companies.

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At the opening, "Kumamon" of Kumamoto Prefecture, Ebi-nya of Ebina City and others lined the stage to take souvenir photos with the audience. Visitors were also able to come in contact with the mascots in front of their area's PR booths.

A day pass to the event is 1200 yen ($12.30). Children below elementary school age are free (A guardian can bring up to 2 children)

Original text:
【動画】ゆるキャラ１４８体集結、赤レンガ倉庫でグルメフェス／横浜
2013年9月28日

全国各地から１４８体の「ゆるキャラ」が集まった第１回ゆるキャラグルメフェスティバルｉｎ　ＹＯＫＯＨＡＭＡ＝横浜赤レンガ倉庫広場（横浜市中区）

ゆるキャラ１４８体が一堂に－。横浜市中区の横浜赤レンガ倉庫広場などで２８日、全国各地の地域色豊かな食や魅力を愛くるしいキャラクターを通じてＰＲするイベント「第１回ゆるキャラグルメフェスティバル　ｉｎ　ＹＯＫＯＨＡＭＡ」が始まった。２９日まで。同実行委主催、神奈川新聞社など後援。

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オープニングで熊本県の「くまモン」や海老名市の「えび～にゃ」などがステージに並ぶと観客らは一斉に記念撮影。マスコットたちは地元ＰＲブース前などで来場者と触れ合っていた。

当日券１２００円。小学生以下無料（保護者１人につき２人まで）。

[Movie] The legendary surfing tournament, the Inamura Classic, is held once again after 24 years/Kamakura

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1309260001/

September 26, 2013

The legendary surfing tournament, the Inamura Classic.

After 24 years, the continually talked about big wave contest, the Inamura Surfing Classic Invitational, was held on the 26th on the coast of Inamura Ga Saki, Kamakura City. The surf conditions were said to be favorable, continually reaching a height of over 2-3 meters.

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The most outstanding surfers in Japan were invited to participate, surfing giant waves twice their height. That day, 3000 fans who've long awaited the event poured out generous amounts of admiration and applause.

Original text:
【動画】伝説のサーフィン大会「イナムラクラシック」、２４年ぶり開催/鎌倉
2013年9月26日

伝説のサーフィン大会「イナムラクラシック

伝説として語られ続けたビックウエーブコンテスト「イナムラサーフィンクラシック　インビテーショナル」が２６日、鎌倉市稲村ガ崎沖で、２４年ぶりに開催された。２～３メートル以上の波という好条件が整った。

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招待された国内屈指の選手が、身の丈の倍ほどもある大波を乗りこなすと、この日を待ちわびていた約３千人のファンから感嘆が漏れ、おしみない喝采が送られた。

[Movie] Not reappearing for another 8 years; a full, mid-autumn harvest moon/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1309190044/

September 19, 2013

The full moon could clearly be seen above Yokohama's Bay Bridge.

Clearly visible as it lit up and moved though the evening sky, a full, mid-autumn harvest moon occurred on the 19^th. After dusk, the moon began to climb the sky faster than the sun could set. At 5:48PM, it colored the sky above Yokohama Bay Bridge in Yokohama Port. As the night sky sparkled more brightly with the ascent of the moon, cameramen’s shutters in Nishi-Ku, Yokohama City's Rinko Park repeatedly clicked, capturing the moment.

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The next chance to see a mid-autumn, full harvest moon arrives 8 years from now in 2021.

Original text:

【動画】満月の「中秋の名月」、次は８年後／神奈川

2013年9月19日

Caption: 横浜ベイブリッジの上でくっきり姿を見せた満月

中秋の名月の１９日、晴れ渡る夕空にくっきりと満月が姿を見せた。日の入りより早く昇り始めた月は、午後５時４８分、横浜ベイブリッジの上で横浜港に彩りを添えた。輝きを増しながら夜空へと昇る月を撮ろうと、横浜市西区の臨港パークではカメラマンらがしきりにシャッターを切っていた。

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中秋の名月が満月と重なる次の機会は８年後の２０２１年。

Finally emerging from it's box, the latest picture of a baby red panda/Kawasaki

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1309140008/

September 14, 2013

Born in July, a baby red panda (right) with it's mother, An (Photo taken on the 10th and provided by Yumigasaki Zoo)

On the 13th, the Yumigasaki Zoo of Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki City released the latest photo of baby red panda, born on July 1. It's gender still undetermined, the panda has grown to 50 centimeters (20 inches), from head to tail.

According to the zoo, the panda began to emerge from it's box after the 10th of September. Though still unsteady on it's feet, it's been wandering around, attempting to explore the outside world.

The zoo is hoping to bring the mother (An) back out for public display in about half a year. At the entrance of the zoo's administrative office, a monitor has been installed for visitors to view the baby panda in real time. Once it's gender has been determined, submissions will be accepted for his or her name.


Original text:
巣箱からヨチヨチ　赤ちゃんレッサーパンダの最新画像／川崎
2013年9月14日

７月に誕生したレッサーパンダの赤ちゃん（右）と母親のアン（１０日撮影、夢見ケ崎動物公園提供）

夢見ケ崎動物公園（川崎市幸区）は１３日、ことし７月１日に誕生したレッサーパンダの赤ちゃんの最新画像を公表した。性別はまだ不明だが、頭から尾っぽまで体長５０センチほどに成長した。

同動物公園によると、赤ちゃんは９月上旬以降、巣箱から出てくるようになった。まだ足取りもおぼつかないが、外の世界を確かめるように歩き回る姿も確認されているという。

公開は親が自ら展示場に連れ出すのを待ってからとなり、まだ半年ほどかかる見込み。同動物園は来園者向けのモニターを管理事務所入り口に設置し、リアルタイムで観察できるようにした。性別の判明後、愛称の募集も行う。

Passing down their experiences, 4 victims hold a lecture about the day of the atomic bombings/Yokosuka

Translated from the original article at http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1309060028/

September 7, 2013

Mr. Kusumoto, second from the right, discusses the tragedies of the war=Yokosuka City's Lifelong Learning Center

"'Not forgetting that day,' listen to experiences from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings" was held on the 5th, at Nishihemicho, Yokosuka's Life Long Learning Center. Organized by Misawa Sachiko, a representative of the Auschwitz Group of Kanagawa, the event featured talks from victims of the bombing .

4 men and women injured by the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki discussed their experiences, including Kusamoto Mitsuo, office president of Nagisa-Kai , the Yokosuka branch of the prefecture's atomic bombing victims group. Murayama Keiko (age 77) lived 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) from the bombing site and was 6 years old at the time. Suffering from chronic diarrhea as an effect of the radiation exposure, she was able to treat it with medication. A number of years after the bombing, her younger brother died with a high fever from unknown causes. Her mother passed away as well from cervical cancer. "Think of the effects of atomic bombs," said Murayama. On coming into contact with radiation leakage from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi reactor: "It's possible that even the land is emitting effects of the incident," she worried.

After their experiences were shared, the victims exchanged opinions and thoughts with 15 of the lecture's participants. Nuclear reactors, constitutional revision and peace education were discussed. "If Article 9 of the Constitution is revised, we could turn into a country at war. Now is the crucial time that we must raise our voices in objection," pleaded Kusumoto.

9 lectures are planned for this year. "As the victims advance in age, there is no limit to how many times we would like to have them come speak again in the years ahead. It's serious that their stories are passed down for the future, emphasized representative Misawa. As of March, 2,001,700 bombing victims are still alive. Last year, more than 9000 people passed away.


Original text:
原爆体験語り継ぐ、被爆者４人が「あの日」講演／横須賀
2013年9月7日

戦争の悲惨さを語る楠本さん（右から２人目）ら＝横須賀市生涯学習センター

原爆の被爆者が体験を語る「“あの日を忘れない”ヒロシマ・ナガサキ被爆体験を聴く」が５日、横須賀市西逸見町の市生涯学習センターで開かれた。市民グループ「アウシュヴィッツの会かながわ」（三澤幸子代表）が企画した。

体験を話したのは、県原爆被災者の会横須賀支部「なぎさ会」事務局長の楠本光雄さん（７７）を含め、広島、長崎で被害を受けた男女４人。長崎市の爆心地から約２・５キロに自宅があった当時６歳の村山恵子さん（７４）は放射能の影響からか下痢が止まらず、投薬治療した。数年後には弟が原因不明の高熱で亡くなり、母も子宮がんで他界。「原爆の影響だと思う」と言う村山さん。福島第１原発の放射能漏れに触れ、「被災地でも影響が出てくるかもしれない」と案じた。

体験談の後は約１５人の参加者と意見を交換。原発や憲法改正論、平和教育などの問題を話し合った。楠本さんは「憲法９条が改正されれば、戦争をできる国になってしまうかもしれない。肝心な時に反対の声を上げなければいけない」と訴えた。

企画は今年で９回目。三澤代表は「被爆者の高齢化で、また来年も話を聞かせてもらえるとは限らない。どう伝えていくかが大事だ」と強調した。生存する被爆者は約２０万１７００人（３月現在）。昨年比で９千人以上減っている。

In a five-variety kodaimai rice patty in Yuno-Cho’s Oosaku area, a giant frog appears in the field!

Translated from the original article at: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130831-00010001-rtn-l26

Transmitted at 4:23 PM on Saturday, August 31 by the Ryoutan Daily Shinbun

The image of a frog floats over the rice field.

In a rice field in Yakuno-cho's Oosaku area, a giant frog has appeared. Amongst the five different varieties of kodaimai rice, the field serves as a canvas from which the frog can be floating on top of the "rice crop art". Each day the colors change, forming a nice display.

The Imoyama Club, a group of local nature and hiking enthusiasts went to work on creating the artwork. Led by the group’s president Iio Koyo, 50 members assembled. Enjoying rice cultivation, they became involved in exchanges with the city and its farming villages in 2006.

Until now, the group took on the task of creating bears, UFOs, and (local town character) Goya-Sensei. With the area being known as a spot to view scenes of the fall, each year, more and more people come from far away to pay a visit.

Planting took place on a 9-are wide rice field owned by President Iio. With this year marking the 50th anniversary of the organization, a frog was chosen through a public vote. With not enough members being recruited by the end of May, friends as far away as Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara called out for assistance, resulting in 70 people offering their cooperation. Ropes were laid down and stretched to form the outline image of the frog. From there, seeds of red, black, green, purple and habutae varieties of godaimai rice were planted.

Despite worries of the lingering intense heat causing a lack of hydration for the plants, growth was favorable, with the image beginning to appear one week ago.

"The growth of the red godaimai rice was slow. Looking at the weather from here on out, I think mid-September will be the best time to come see the crop. On the 22nd, people will be arriving to harvest the rice and plan to hold a harvest festival," said President Iio.

Original text:

夜久野町大岶地区の田んぼに巨大ガエル！　古代米など5種類で

両丹日日新聞 8月31日(土)16時23分配信

田んぼに浮かび上がったカエルの絵

福知山市夜久野町大岶地区の田んぼに、巨大ガエルが現れた。古代米など色が違う5種類の稲穂で、キャンバスに見立てた田に絵を浮かび上がらせる「田んぼアート」の作品。日ごとに色づき、見栄えが良くなっている。

地元を中心とした山登り愛好者約50人で組織している居母山クラブ（飯尾恒洋会長）が取り組んでいる。遊び心をもった稲作を通じて農村と都市の交流、地域活性化につなげようと、06年に始めた。

今までクマやUFO、ゴーヤ先生などを題材に取り組み、地域の秋の風物詩として定着し、遠方から毎年のように見学に来る人も増えている。

田んぼは飯尾会長の所有で、約9アールの広さ。結成50周年となる今年は公募した中からカエルを選び、5月下旬にメンバーだけでなく、親交がある京都、大阪、奈良など遠方の人たちにも声をかけ、約70人が協力して赤、黒、緑、紫、新羽二重の古代米の苗を、カエルの絵の輪郭に合わせて張ったロープを目印に植え付けた。

猛暑が続いて水不足が心配されたが、順調に育ち、1週間ほど前から絵が現れ始めた。

飯尾会長は「赤の古代米の生育が遅く、今後の天候にもよりますが、9月中旬が、一番の見ごろとなると思います。22日には田植えをした人たちも迎えて稲刈りをし、収獲祭を開く計画です」と話していた。

The peak season for traditional octopus vase fishing, “Delicious food is coming from here on out”/Miura

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1308120018/

August 13, 2013

Fisherman Yuu Yamamori pulls up one octopus vase after another=Miura City

The peak season for Octopus fishing has arrived. Using the ancient method of octopus vases, the octopi are caught by taking advantage of their habit of concealing themselves within rocky areas.

During the day, in the Kaneda fishing harbor area of Miura City, an octopus fishing boat floats on the calm ocean. There, fisherman Yuu Yamamori (Age 80) pulls a 15 meter rope up out of the water. Attached to the rope are 25 octopus vases, which likely have octopi inside half of them.

Octopus fishing usually begins in mid-July, but this year the season arrived about a month later than average. There were plenty of medium sized octopi brought up, weighing about 1 kilogram (2.20 pounds) each. "The octopi are healthy and have eggs. Things will get delicious from here!" Mr. Yamamori said with a smile.

Original text:

伝統のタコつぼ漁が最盛期、「これからがおいしい時期」／三浦

2013年8月13日

タコつぼを次々と引き上げる漁師の山森優さん＝三浦市

岩間に潜り込むタコの習性を利用した、昔ながらのタコつぼ漁が最盛期を迎えている。

三浦市の金田漁港周辺では、波が穏やかな日にはタコを捕る船が浮かぶ。漁師の山森優さん（８０）は、約１５メートル間隔で縄に結ばれた２５個のタコつぼを次々に引き上げる。入っている確率は２割程度。

ことしは例年よりも１カ月ほど遅い７月中旬から捕れ始めた。１キロ前後の中ダコが多いが、山森さんは「卵持ちがいたり、身も締まり、これからがおいしい時期」と笑顔を見せる。

Continuing a 300 year tradition, the heroic Toya Lion Dance/Sagamihara

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1308100006/

August 11, 2013

The Toya Lion Dance.

On the 10th, a tradition continuing over 300 years took place at the Suwa Shrine of Toya, Midori Ward, Sagamihara. There, the Toya Lion Dance was performed in a religious dedication.

The dance depicted a family of a father, mother and son. Dancing to the sounds of a flute, 3 people covered in white robes and lion masks performed, their heads twisting concurrently to the music.

The Toya Lion Dance began during the Japan's Kanbun Period (1661-73), to be later appointed as an intangible cultural asset of the prefecture. Local high school students took on the task of performing as the lions.

Original text:
３００年間続く伝統「鳥屋の獅子舞」勇壮に／相模原
2013年8月11日

鳥屋の獅子舞

相模原市緑区鳥屋の諏訪神社で１０日、３００年以上前から続くとされる伝統芸能「鳥屋の獅子舞」が奉納された。

父、母、息子３頭の獅子舞。笛の音が響くと、獅子頭をかぶった白衣姿の３人が、同時に頭をうねらせながら舞った。

獅子舞は寛文年間（１６６１～７３年）ごろから始まったとされ、県無形民俗文化財に指定されている。獅子役は地元の高校生が務めている。

On the anniversary of the Hiroshima Atomic Bombing, a bell is sounded in prayer of world peace.

Translated from the original article at: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130806-00010001-rtn-l26

Transmitted at 3:39 PM on Tuesday, August 6 by the Ryoutan Daily Shinbun

Gatherers ring a bell in request for peace (8:15AM, August 6 at Myoukakuji Temple)

On the morning of August 6, the day of the Hiroshima Bombing, bells could be heard ringing from temples and buildings in Fukuchiyama City, requesting the abolishment of nuclear weapons.

Each year, the Fukuchiyama Atom and HydrogenBomb Society (Japanese site) and other groups call out to the city's temples and various establishments. At 8:15AM, August 6, when the bombs were dropped in 1945, bells could be heard ringing from everywhere in the city in mourning of those who were sacrificed.

　

Nakaji Takami (66) of Higashioka-cho said "Upon seeing pictures of the bombing, I thought those weapons should no longer exist. We've sent out our requests for peace to the world."

On August 9, 11:02AM, the anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing, the city's temples and other buildings will also sound their bells for peace.

Original text:

平和な世界願い鐘突く　きょう広島原爆の日

両丹日日新聞 8月6日(火)15時39分配信

平和を願い鐘を突く参加者たち（6日午前8時15分ごろ、明覚寺で）

広島原爆の日の6日朝、核兵器の廃絶を願い、福知山市内の寺院などで「平和の鐘」が鳴らされた。

毎年、福知山原水協などが市内の寺院などに呼びかけて実施。広島に原爆が投下された6日午前8時15分に市内各所で鐘を突き、犠牲者を追悼している。

呉服町の明覚寺（菊藤明道住職）では、菊藤住職が読経したあと鐘を突いた。続いて集まった市民ら10人が順に鳴らしていった。東岡町の中路隆実さん（66）は「被爆の写真を見て、原爆はあってはならないと思いました。世の中が平和であるように願って突きました」と話していた。

 　

長崎に原爆が投下された9日午前11時2分にも市内の寺院などで平和の鐘を鳴らす。

(Video) Set to make its world debut from the 13th, a frozen wooly mammoth arrives in Yokohama/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1307090021/

July 10, 2013

Workers carefully unload the young wooly mammoth=Pacifico Yokohama

The completely intact body of a 39,000 year old wooly mammoth is awaiting its first worldwide public unveiling. It was unloaded to the Pacifico Yokohama Convention Center in Nishi-Ku, Yokohama City on the July 9, where it’s set to be displayed.

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Given the name YUKA, the 3 meter long, 10 year old female was excavated from the Siberian permafrost in 2010.

Attended by Yokohama Custom Officials, the frozen container was unsealed to reveal the mammoth and it’s clearly visible feet and trunk. Also brought it was an extinct wooly rhinoceros (a type of rhinoceros which grew hair). Various frozen cases to be used for the displays were shipped in.

Included within 100 exhibits, the complete structure of the wooly mammoth and the wooly rhinoceros will be displayed from July 13 until September 16.

For questions, contact NTT directory number 03(5777)8600. 　

Original text:

【動画】冷凍マンモスが横浜上陸、１３日から世界初公開／神奈川

2013年7月10日

作業員らによって慎重に搬入作業が行われた子マンモス＝パシフィコ横浜

３万９千年前に生息し、全身がほぼ完全な状態で残るマンモスの世界初の一般公開を控え、展示場所となる横浜市西区のパシフィコ横浜で９日、搬入作業が行われた。

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マンモスは全長３メートルで１０歳の雌。２０１０年にシベリアの永久凍土から発掘され、「ＹＵＫＡ」と名付けられた。

横浜税関の職員が立ち会う中、冷凍コンテナが開封されると、長い鼻や手足がはっきりと残るマンモスが姿を現した。絶滅動物のケサイ（毛が生えたサイの一種）も搬入され、それぞれ展示用の冷凍ケースに運び込まれた。

マンモスやケサイ、マンモスの全身骨格など約１００点は１３日から９月１６日まで展示される。

問い合わせは、ハローダイヤル０３（５７７７）８６００。

Two lovely animals "move in." The squirrel house of Yumigasaki Zoo/Kawasaki

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1307050007/

July 6, 2013

Recently put on display: Kantaro, an American Red Squirrel. (Picture provided by Yumigasaki Zoo)

On the July 1st, for the first time in two and a half years, American Red Squirrels have been put on display at Yumigasaki Zoo of Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki. Because of their charming behavior, they've quickly become popular.

On display is Kantaro (male) and Catherine (female). Both are 8 inches long and about 15 months old. With reddish-brown backs and white bellies, both of them are said to energetically move around their home.

The same zoo has already been caring for and displaying American Red Squirrels. However, in November of 2010, their last squirrel passed away, making the squirrel house an "empty home".

According to the zoo, Kantaro is "a little quiet," and Catherine is "shy around strangers". Zoo Director Masaki Kazunari added "Seeing how they act really is cute. We'd definitely like people to come and watch the squirrels run around."


Original text:
愛らしい２匹“入居”、夢見ケ崎動物公園リス舎／川崎
2013年7月6日

展示が始まったアメリカアカリスの「カンタロー」（夢見ケ崎動物公園提供）

夢見ケ崎動物公園（川崎市幸区）で今月１日から、「アメリカアカリス」の展示が約２年半ぶりに再開されている。愛くるしいしぐさで、早くも人気者になっている。

展示されているのは、雄の「カンタロー」と雌の「カトリーヌ」の２匹。いずれも生後１年３カ月ほどで、体長は約２０センチ。背中は赤茶色でおなかは白く、元気に動き回っているという。

同動物公園では、以前にもアメリカアカリスを飼育・展示。しかし、２０１０年１１月に最後の１匹が死んでから、リス舎は“空き家”になっていた。

同動物公園によると、カンタローは「少しおっとり」で、カトリーヌは「シャイな人見知り」。同動物公園の柾一成園長は、「しぐさも見た目も本当にかわいらしい。元気に動き回る姿をぜひ見に来てほしい」と話している。

At the entrance of a coffee shop in Oe, a frog makes a home out of a sake bottle.

Translated from the original article at: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20130619-00010002-rtn-l26

Transmitted at 5:32PM on Wednesday, June 19 by the Ryoutan Daily Shinbun

A Japanese Tree Frog looking out from the mouth of a sake bottle.

At the coffee shop Izamu (managed by Kishiwada Hizae) located in Oecho Arita, Fukuchiyama City, a Japanese Tree Frog has made a home out of a sake bottle that was being used as a storefront flower vase. Sometimes peeking out from the mouth of the bottle, his cute behavior has become a topic amongst customers.

The 6" long sake bottle was being hung from a pillar at the entrance to the store, formerly a warehouse. Last year was when the frog first made the bottle his home, leaving mid-summer. This year, he was said to have come back around March.

The frog is about 1.2 to 1.5 inches long. During the day he stays inside the sake bottle. However if the temperature gets too high, he peeks out to cool himself.

"With the frog using the space, it looks like we won't put any flowers into the sake bottle. When he pops out for a bit and our eyes meet, he doesn't even flinch in the slightest. It's really cute," said Kichiwada (64). 

Until moving to the next location, the frog will be spending some time silently watching over the area.

Original text:

とっくりを家にしたカエル　大江の喫茶店玄関先で

両丹日日新聞 6月19日(水)17時32分配信

とっくりの口から姿を見せるアマガエル

福知山市大江町在田の喫茶店「囲座夢」（岸和田久江さん経営）で、店の玄関にある花瓶用のとっくりにアマガエルがすみついている。時々とっくりの口から顔をのぞかせ、その愛らしい姿が来店者の話題になっている。

とっくりは、蔵を改装した店の入り口の柱にぶら下げていて、大きさは縦15センチほど。昨年もアマガエルがすみつき、真夏にいなくなった。今年は3月ごろに中に入るようになったという。

体長3、4センチ。日中はとっくりの中にいて、気温が高くなったら、とっくりの口に出て涼んでいる。

岸和田さん（64）は「カエルがいる間は、とっくりに花を挿さないようにしています。カエルが出てきた時ちょうど目線が合い、頭をなでても逃げません。本当にかわいいですね」と話している。

ほかへ引っ越すまで、しばらくは静かに見守っていくことにしている。