Water fowl perform an "ice dance," as the top of Sankei Park's lake is frozen solid/Yokohama

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1401110012/

January 12, 2014

Ducks "ice dancing" atop the frozen lake=Sankei Park's biggest lake (Naka-ku, Yokohama City)

The cold has even frozen the lake.

On the 11th, Yokohama's Meteorological Observatory reported a low temperature of 0.6 degrees Celsius, the coldest temperature this winter.

The freezing cold reached the largest lake of Naka-ku, Yokohama City's Sankei Park, freezing the top of it. During the morning, water fowl were seeing walking atop the sparking ice, appearing to do an "ice dance". (Photo taken at 10:46 AM)

The park commented: "At the end of last year and entering 2014, part of the lake was frozen. We've now begun the season of the whole surface being solid."


Original text:
水鳥が「アイスダンス」、三渓園の池が全面凍結／横浜
2014年1月12日

水鳥が氷の上を「アイスダンス」＝三渓園の大池（横浜市中区）

寒さで池も凍る－。

１１日、横浜の最低気温は０・６度（横浜地方気象台調べ）まで下がり、この冬一番の冷え込みとなった。

この寒さで横浜市中区の三渓園では、大池の全面が凍った。朝日で輝く氷の上を水鳥が歩く姿はアイスダンスをしているようにも見える（午前１０時４６分撮影）。

同園は「昨年末と今年に入って池が一部凍りましたが、全面が凍るのは今シーズン初めてです」。

[Movie] All throughout Kanagawa prefecture, the area is blessed with fine weather at the start of the New Year.

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1401010005/

January 1, 2014

The view from the coast of Chigasaki (New Year's Day)

On January 1st, the Pacific Ocean along Eastern Japan was blessed with clear weather. Around 7AM, an orange colored morning sky was seen announcing the New Year throughout all of Kanagawa.

Along the beach area of Chigasaki, where Mount Fuji neighbors off to the West, and the small island of E No Shima to the East, people could be seen rubbing their hands in the cold as they witnessed the first day of the year. Additionally, even in Yokohama City people packed the elevated areas from early in the morning to view the sunrise.

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Original text:
【動画】一年の始まり告げる「初日の出」晴天に恵まれ県内各地でも
2014年1月1日

茅ケ崎海岸から見た「初日の出」

東日本の太平洋側では元日、晴天に恵まれた。午前７時ごろ県内の各地でも一年の始まりを告げるオレンジ色の朝日が姿を見せ「初日の出」が見られた。

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茅ケ崎海岸付近では西に富士山を、東に江の島をのぞむかたちで初日が見られ、寒い中手を合わせる姿も見られた。また、横浜市でも見ることができ、朝早くから大勢の市民が高台に詰めかけた。

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。

[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。

A pearl sinks into a volcano. At Araihama Beach, Mount Fuji and the full moon perform together/Miura

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1301270009/

January 28, 2013

The dreamy scenery of the "Mount Fuji Pearl"=6:00AM, January 27, Araihama Beach, Misakimachi Koajiro, Miura City

The full moon slowly descended behind the summit of Mount Fuji, appearing as if it was being sucked inside. The surreal "Mount Fuji Pearl" could be seen at about 6:00AM, January 27th at Araihama Beach of Misakimachi Koajiro, Miura City.

Because the sky quickly darkened once the moon passed over the rising sun, this created an ideal condition for photography. Along Arai beach, 10 amateur photographers had their tripods set up, their shutters busily snapping pictures. On that day, Miura's Aburatsubo Bay was also an ideal spot to enjoy the "Fuji Pearl." Cameramen were seen lined up around the neighborhood, gazing towards Mount Fuji.


Original text:
火口に沈む真珠の玉、荒井浜で富士と満月が共演／三浦
2013年1月28日

幻想的な光景「パール富士」＝２７日午前６時ごろ、三浦市三崎町小網代の荒井浜

富士山頂に吸い込まれるように、満月がゆっくりと沈む－。幻想的な光景「パール富士」が２７日午前６時ごろ、三浦市三崎町小網代の荒井浜で見ることができた。

月の入りが日の出よりかなり早く暗いため、撮影条件は良くなかったが、浜には約１０人のアマチュアカメラマンが三脚を立て、盛んにシャッターを切っていた。この日は同市の油壺湾周辺が「パール富士」観賞の適地だったため、富士山を望める付近のスポットにもカメラマンが並ぶ姿が見られた。

Figures clad in furisode carefully descend down the steps...Coming of Age Day’s first snowfall in 15 years/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1301140033/

January 14, 2013

The piling snow appearing slippery, young women wearing furisode carefully walk down the steps.=Taken on 12:45PM, January 14 at Yokohama Arena, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City.

On the 14th, Coming of Age Day, Kanagawa became engulfed in a rough storm, with Yokohama seeing it's first snowfall of the year. According to the Yokohama Meteorological Observatory, the snowfall arrived 7 days later than average, while last year arriving 6 days early. The snowfall measured at a high of 13 centimeters, the first snowfall on Coming of Age Day since 1998, 15 years prior. Subway operators exchanged successive glances at each other, as roads and traffic continued to face delays and halts all day due to the chaotic weather.

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The Coming of Age ceremony was located at Yokohama Arena, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City. The piling snow appearing to be slippery, young women wearing furisode were seeing carefully descending the steps so as not to slip.

Original text:
振り袖姿で階段慎重に…１５年ぶり雪の成人式／神奈川

2013年1月14日

積もった雪に滑らないように、振り袖姿で慎重に階段を下りる新成人ら＝１４日午後０時４５分、横浜市港北区の横浜アリーナ

「成人の日」の１４日、県内は大荒れとなり、横浜で初雪を観測した。横浜地方気象台によると、平年より７日遅く、昨年より６日早い。横浜の積雪は最大１３センチで、成人の日に雪となるのは１９９８年以来１５年ぶり。鉄道は運転見合わせが相次ぎ、道路も通行止めや渋滞が続くなど終日混乱した。

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成人式会場となった横浜市港北区の横浜アリーナでは、振り袖姿の新成人が、積もった雪に滑らないよう、慎重に階段を下りる姿が見られた。

As this winter enters it's coldest point, the lake of Sankei Park freezes/Yokohama

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1212250018/

December 25, 2012

Some waterfowl swimming on the portion of the lake that's begun to thaw=Sankei Park, Naka ward, Yokohama City (Photo taken at 9:20 AM)

Evan a lake has frozen from the cold.

On the 25th, Yokohama reached it's coldest point of the year at a record low 0.4 degrees Celsius (32.72 Fahrenheit), according to the Yokohama Meteorological Observatory. At 8AM, morning commuters could be seen tensing their shoulders as they were met with a severely cold temperature of 0.9 Celsius (33.62 Fahrenheit).

"Until the 27th, the severe cold will continue with a temperature lower than the yearly average," said the observatory.

In Sankei Park of Yokohama City's Naka ward, the cold weather has caused the majority of the lake's surface to freeze. "It's rare for the entire surface of the lake to freeze in December," said the park.  In the morning, the ice was sparkling, with waterfowl seen swimming on the portion of the surface that began to melt.


Original text:
三溪園で池凍る、この冬一番の冷え込み／横浜
2012年12月25日

解け始めたわずかな水面で水鳥が泳ぐ姿＝横浜市中区の三渓園（午前９時２０分撮影）

寒さで池も凍る－。

２５日、横浜の最低気温は０．４度（横浜地方気象台調べ）まで下がり、この冬一番の冷え込みとなった。午前８時でも０．９度と厳しい寒さの朝となり、通勤する人たちも肩をすぼめて歩く姿が目立った。

「２７日までは平年よりも気温が低く、厳しい寒さが続きます」と同気象台。

この寒さで横浜市中区の三渓園では、大池のほぼ全面が凍った。「１２月に池の全面が凍るのは珍しい」と同園。朝日で氷がきらきらと輝き、解け始めたわずかな水面で水鳥が泳ぐ姿が見られた。

Silver flows though the autumn wind; susuki grass viewing season in Sengokuhara/Hokane

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1210170005/

October 17, 2012

At Sengokuhara Heights, the viewing season for susuki grass has arrived.

Viewing season for susuki grass has arrived in the Sengokuhara Heights of Hakone-Cho. Taking in the cool autumn breeze, the swaying stalks of grass cover the ground’s surface in silver.

Located at the lake of the mountain is a 1045 meter area called Daigadake, containing the 18 hectare susuki field. It's been chosen by the Kanto region as one of "Kanagawa's top 50 scenic locations".

According to the town's tourism association, the viewing season lasts for all of October. Departing from the Hokane Tozan Railway's Hakuno-Yumoto Station, one can reach Kojiri or Togendai in 30 minutes via the Hokane Tozan bus. From those areas, one can get off to reach the Sengoku Plains.

Original text:

秋風銀色に、仙石原のススキ見ごろ／箱根

2012年10月17日

見ごろを迎えている仙石原高原のススキ

箱根町の仙石原高原でススキが見ごろを迎えている。爽やかな秋風を受けて揺らめく穂が一面を銀色に染めている。

台ケ岳（１０４５メートル）の山裾に広がる約１８ヘクタールのススキ草原は関東最大級で「かながわの景勝５０選」に選ばれている。

同町観光協会によると見ごろは１０月いっぱい。箱根登山鉄道箱根湯本駅から箱根登山バス（湖尻・桃源台行き）約３０分、「仙石高原」下車。

Enjoying "summer" for a bit longer...7500 late summer sunflowers/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1209010028/

September 2, 2012

The arrival of sunflower viewing season=Hadanotokawa Prefectural Park (Japanese site)

At the Hadanotokawa Prefectural Park in Horiyamashita, Hadano City, 7500 sun flowers are in their full bloom.

Facing the Tanzawa Mountains, the park features a farming area, where 1500 square meters of land is available for planting. A park center manager explained "The sowing of the sunflowers was performed late, so the blooming period was somewhat delayed. The viewing period will last until around the 2nd. We want you to enjoy summer a bit longer."


Original text:
もう少し“夏”楽しんで…晩夏のヒマワリ７５００本/神奈川
2012年9月2日

見ごろを迎えているヒマワリ＝県立秦野戸川公園

秦野市堀山下の県立秦野戸川公園で、約７５００本のヒマワリが咲き誇っている。

丹沢山地を望む公園内の農体験場周辺約１５００平方メートルに植えられている。同公園パークセンターの担当者は「種まきが遅く、開花時期もやや延びた。見ごろは２日ごろまで。もう少し“夏”を楽しんでほしい」と話した。

The final glimpse of the cherry blossoms. Resembling the Milky Way, flower petals cover the Ōoka River.

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1204160004/

April 16, 2012

At the river bank, a final look at the cherry blossom trees in bloom. Scattered flower petals cover the water’s surface=Ōoka River

The "Painted Scene" of the flower petals. On the 15th, in the flowing Ōoka River of central Yokohama City, the final days of the viewing season for the cherry trees have arrived. The petals of the Yoshino Cherry Blossom trees along the river bank scatter and cover the water’s surface.

800 Yoshino Cherry blossom trees are in the full bloom along both sides of the river, from downstream (in the central ward) to midstream (in the southern ward). As the water’s surface stretches over the distance, being pulled by the tides, the flowing river mouth full of flower petals resembles the "Milky Way.” Called the final flower viewing spot, sightseers enjoy riding down the river in canoes. An amateur cameraman took the popular shot above.

Original text:

見納めの桜、大岡川の川面に花びらの天の川/横浜

2012年4月16日

川岸の桜が見納めとなり、散りゆく花びらが川面を染める＝大岡川

花びらの“絵模様”―。横浜の市心部を流れる大岡川で15日、川岸の桜（ソメイヨシノ）が見納めとなり、散りゆく花びらが川面を染めた。

大岡川は下流の中区から中流の南区にかけての両岸に約８００本のソメイヨシノが咲き誇る。潮が引いて、川の流れが河口に向かうと花びらが“天の川”のように川面に延びる。「最後の見せ場」にカヌーを楽しむ人たちや花見客、アマチュアカメラマンが盛んにシャッターを切っていた。

The arrival of spring at a mountain field, viewing season for edible flowers/Ooi

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1203240027/

March 25, 2012

The viewing season has arrived at a flower garden=Ooimachi Shinokubo

At a farm in Ooimachi Shinokubo, the viewing season for edible flowers has arrived. In one area,aA field of flowers is dyed in a vivid gold, announcing the arrival of spring to the Satoyama’s visitors.

A farming corporation is using the flower field as a garden to support bees, an activity used in crop rotation. At first, the area took up about 1500 square meters. After 33 years, it's expanded to 20,000 square meters.

"You can enjoy the flowers until (the end) of March. Seeing the sunlight over Mount Fuji and Sagami Bay is dazzling" said President Koide Kouji. 100 cherry blossoms have been planted on the premises, making it look more like spring. It's said that they will bloom over the weekend.

Located 10 minutes from the Odakyu line's Shinmatsuda Station. For questions, contact the bee garden at 0465(85)3215. 

Original text:

里山に春到来、菜の花見ごろ/大井

2012年3月25日

見ごろを迎えた菜の花畑＝大井町篠窪

大井町篠窪の農園で、菜の花が見ごろを迎えた。辺り一面を鮮やかな黄色に染めた花々が、里山に春の訪れを告げている。

 菜の花は農業法人蜂花苑が蜂の飼育のため、休耕地を活用して育てている。当初１５００平方メートルほどだった菜の花畑は、33年かけて約２万平方メートルにまで広がった。

「花は３月いっぱいまで楽しめる。晴れた日には富士山や相模湾が一望できる景観が魅力」と社長の小出晧治さん（75）。敷地には春めき桜約１００本も植えられており、来週末には桜も見ごろになるという。

小田急線新松田駅から車で約10分。問い合わせは蜂花苑電話０４６５（８５）３２１５。

The spring viewing season for the Ookan Cherry blossoms has arrived in downtown Naka Ward/Yokohama

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1203230003/

March 23, 2012

The Ookan Cherry blossoms add color to the town.

Spring is arriving in Naka Ward’s downtown.

The Ookan cherry blossom viewing season has arrived in Motohamacho, Naka Ward of Yokohama City. The light pink of the flowers adds color to the town.

The trees now are now giving off a true feeling of spring. At lunch time, office workers and passerby’s looked up towards them, yelling "They bloomed…they bloomed…they bloomed at last!" Many people were seen taking pictures with their cellphone cameras.

On the 22nd, the temperature exceeded Yokohama's yearly high temperature average for that day (a low of 32.72ºF to a high of 57.74 ºF, stated by the Yokohama Meteorological Observatory). "On the 23rd, the temperature will not increase after morning due to rainfall. On the 24th, there should be an above average temperature," said the observatory.

The ward's Kitanaka Street Ni Choume area is covered in a deep shade of pink, as the blooming season has also arrived for the Taiwan Cherry blossom.

Original text

オフィス街に春、中区で大寒桜が見ごろ/横浜

2012年3月23日

街に彩りを添えている大寒桜

オフィス街にも春の訪れ―。

横浜市中区元浜町にある大寒桜が見ごろを迎え、薄いピンク色の花が街に彩りを添えている。

昼休みの会社員など、道行く人たちも木を見上げて「咲いた、咲いた。やっと咲いたね！」と春を実感。携帯電話のカメラで写真を撮る姿が多く見られた。

22日の横浜の最高気温は平年より０・４度高い14・３度（横浜地方気象台調べ）。「23日は昼前から雨になり気温は上がりませんが、24日は平年より高くなるでしょう」と同気象台。

同区北仲通２丁目では濃いピンク色の緋寒（ひかん）桜も見ごろとなっている。

While people go out in the nice weather of the spring equinoix, Japanese White Eyes fly in, seeking nectar from plum trees in the middle of viewing season/Yokohama

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1203210003/

March 21, 2012

In search of sweet nectar, Japanese White Eyes have arrived to the blooming plum trees=Negishi Forest Park

On the 20th, the day of the Spring Equinox, the skies were clear as far as the eyes could see. The temperature exceeded Yokohama's highest average temperature range for that day (a low of 35.24 to a high of 53.6, stated by the Yokohama Meteorological Observatory). With the sunlight's warmth and zero wind, it was nice weather to journey out for a day outside.

In the Negishi Forest Park of Yokohama's Naka Ward, the blooming period of the park's plum grove finally arrived over two weeks late, causing many people to come out for a stroll. There was a vast scene of people enjoying themselves, as entire families brought bento boxes for lunch. Occasionally during the viewing period, Japanese white eyes can be seen arriving on their quest for nectar. Going from flower to flower, they seemed quite busy flying around.


Original text:
見ごろの梅の花に蜜求めメジロ飛来、お出掛け日和の春分の日/横浜
2012年3月21日

甘い蜜を求め、梅の花に飛来したメジロ＝根岸森林公園

青空が広がった春分の日の20日、横浜の最高気温は平年よりも１・８度低い12・０度（横浜地方気象台調べ）だったが、風もなく日差しの暖かさもあり、お出掛け日和となった。

横浜市中区の根岸森林公園の梅林も２週間以上遅れて見ごろを迎え、多くの人が散策に訪れた。家族連れらが弁当を広げて楽しむ姿も見られた。見ごろとなった梅の花には時折、メジロが甘い蜜を求めて飛来。花から花へ忙しそうに飛び回っていた。

Viewing season finally arrives for the plum trees of Odawara Castle/Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1202260018/

February 27, 2012

 

The plum trees of Odawara Castle’s Joushi Park are ready to be viewed.

The wait is over. At the Joushi Park of Odawara Castle (Inside the castle grounds of Odawara city), 250 plum trees are finally available for viewing. The red blossomed plum trees are in full bloom with white blossomed trees at half bloom. Due to the effects of this year's cold wave and light rainfall, the blooming was over half a month late. The Sogabairin plum orchard and other notable areas of the city celebrating the plum festival have extended their sessions from the 29^th until March 4^th.

Tourists collecting pictures of the plum trees in full bloom could already feel the arrival of spring.

Original text:

小田原城の梅がようやく見ごろ/神奈川

2012年2月27日

見ごろを迎えた小田原城址公園の梅

お待たせしました―。小田原城址公園（小田原市城内）にある約２５０本の梅がようやく見ごろを迎えた。紅梅は満開、白梅は５分咲。ことしは寒波や少雨の影響で半月以上の遅れ。曽我梅林など市内の各名所を会場にした恒例の「梅まつり」も会期を29日から３月４日に延長した。

観光客は満開の梅を見つけてカメラに収め、春の訪れを感じていた。

Shibuya's Hachikō Statue covered in snow-The center of the city gets it's first winter snow blanket.

Translated from the original article at: http://www.shibukei.com/headline/8256/


January 23, 2012

The Hachikō Statue, under the first snow blanket of the winter.

On the evening of the 23rd in central Tokyo, the rainfall turned to snow, blanketing the city of Shibuya.

At the present time of 11:00PM, 4 inches of snow have accumulated in the heart of the city, marking the first snow blanket of this season. Many types of people, including youth, salary men and office ladies returning home from work pass by the Hachikō Statue that's located in front of Shibuya Station, now covered in snow.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, tonight's winter pressure pattern will gradually become stronger. A strong travelling cold air accompanied by atmospheric pressure is expected to pass though the valley. Because of this, it's said a heavy snow will continue to fall in the Tokyo area until daybreak of tomorrow.

Until 9:00PM on the 24th, a 24-hour advisory of 5 inches of snowfall is predicted in many areas of the Special Wards of Tokyo.


Original text
渋谷・ハチ公像も雪化粧－都心でこの冬初の積雪
2012年01月23日
この冬初めて雪化粧したハチ公像

東京都心で1月23日夜、降っていた雨が雪となり、渋谷の街も雪化粧した。

23時現在、都心の積雪は4センチで、今シーズン初の積雪となった。若者や仕事帰りのビジネスマンやOL、若者など多くの人が行き交う渋谷駅前のハチ公像にも雪が積もっている。

気象庁によると、今夜は冬型の気圧配置が次第に強まり、上空に強い寒気を伴った気圧の谷が通過する見込み。このため、東京地方では明日明け方にかけて雪が降り続き大雪になるという。

東京23区東部の24日21時までの24時間予想降雪量は多い所で5センチ。

The Sun halo, a harbinger of stormy weather. A ring of light enwraps the Sun/Yokohama

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1201190023/

January 20, 2012

A Sun halo discovered in Yokohama=Photographed on the rooftop of the Kanagawa Newspaper Office at 11:30AM

On the 19^th in the city of Yokohama, a Sun halo (a ring of light completely enveloping the Sun) was discovered.

This illusionary phenomenon is a sort of "People Tricker." Appearing 5000 to 1300 meters (3.1 to 6.4 miles) upwards in the sky are Cirrostratus clouds shaped in what's called a "veil form".

"Because of the accumulation of crystallized ice in Cirrostratus clouds, light is being bent and distorted, thus a circle can be seen surrounding the sun. It's said that upon seeing a Sun halo on a nice day, one should be worried about the weather," said the Yokohama Meteorological Observatory.

Original text:

荒天の前触れ「日暈」、太陽が光の輪に包まれる/横浜

2012年1月20日

横浜で見られた日暈＝午前11時半、神奈川新聞社屋上で撮影

横浜市内で19日、太陽がすっぽりと光の輪に包まれる日暈（ひがさ）が見られた。

この幻想的な現象の“仕掛け人”は、高度５千～１万３千メートルの上空に現れる巻層雲と呼ばれるベール状の雲。

「巻層雲は氷の結晶が集まったもので、氷が光を屈折させ、太陽の周りに円を見せる。日暈が見えると天気が崩れるといわれています」と横浜地方気象台。

Autumn leaves and snow appear together in Tanzawa/Yamakita December 10th, 2011

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1112090046/

Caption: The autumn leaves of west Tanzawa in snowfall.

The beginning of winter in west Tanzawa has the snow appearing together with the autumn leaves. The effects of this fall's high temperatures among the mountain areas have left the autumn leaves still visible. On the 9th, the mid-winter's usual cold temperature entered and the snow piled up.

According to the nature science center of West Tanzawa's prefectural institute (Yamakita Town, Nakagawa),  both Japan and North Korea's temperature levels dropped to near zero. The summit of Hinokiboramaru Mountain dipped below the freezing point, and the rain from the previous night was said to have turned into snow.

Maple trees in various states of colorization were instantly covered in snow. In the area of Tanzawa lake, the inside of the prefecture had three distinct layers of scenery, a mesmerizing view. In the afternoon, the weather recovered, and the snow immediately disappeared.

Original Text：

紅葉と雪が丹沢で共演/山北

2011年12月10日

紅葉の西丹沢に降雪

初冬の西丹沢で雪と紅葉が共演―。今年は秋の高温の影響で山間部では紅葉がまだ見られるが、９日は真冬並みの冷え込みで雪が積もった。

県立西丹沢自然教室（山北町中川）によると、同日朝の段階で気温は０度近くまで低下。檜洞丸（ひのきぼらまる）などの山頂は氷点下となり、前夜からの雨が雪に変わったという。

カエデなど色づいた木々が一斉に雪化粧。丹沢湖周辺では「三段染め」のような県内では珍しい景色も見られた。午後に入り天候が回復、雪は次第に消えた。

[A Blue Full Moon] from the space between the Futami married rocks. Will tonight's total lunar eclipse be a red full moon? December, 10 2011

Translated from the original article at: http://iseshima.keizai.biz/headline/1270/

Caption: [Blue Full Moon] from the space between the Futami married rocks. Will tonight's total lunar eclipse be a red full moon?

From December 10th, in the space between the married rocks of the Futami Okitama Shrine (in the town of Futami, Ise city), a blue full moon appears, the moon's light bathing in the blue sea and sky.

The time period for the morning sun emerging from the space between the married rocks is limited to the months of April through August. Especially on the days of summer solstice, with the sun's ability to loom over Mount Fuji in recent years, the married rocks have become a highly popular spot to take photographs. From before and after winter solstice　(November through February) the same full moon emerges from the space between the married rocks, though that fact is still not well-known.

TheShimenawa (Connecting ropes) of the married rocks came from long ago. 700 meters off shore, at the sea bed, lie the sunken Okitamashinseki (stones with a latent spirit) connected with the the Sarutahiko (Monkey God). Also, from the space between the rocks, the sun emerges. And in a straight line of 200 kilometres (in front of the rocks) a Torii gate has been placed, thought to have been used in celebrations of Japan's most spiritual mountain, Fuji.

On this day, it was forecasted that the moment the moon will appear is at the time of 4:25PM. From the horizon of the sea, it will rise straight above through a thin veil of clouds.

At 4:43, a single cameraman called out as the sound of the camera's shooting reverberated simultaneously. A visitor to the shrine casually asked "What are you taking a picture of?" "The lunar eclipse?" "The evening sun?", as he stopped in his tracks and his head tilted towards the lens of the camera. The kind cameraman explained that he was devoted to searching for the lunar eclipse and taking a picture the moment the moon emerged.

At 5:05PM, the full moon appeared from the space between the married rocks. The blue light now released from the sky and ocean was reflected, and the moon's pale light swayed while creating it's own rendition of "Moon River".

This evening, a red full moon, becoming a complete lunar eclipse, can be observed in the entire area of Japan from 11:05PM until 11:58PM. At the same time the moon is emerging and the complete lunar eclipse begins, five hundred camera men and shrine visitors will be packed in the area (of the married rocks), where a thick cloud cover could render the eclipse unwatchable.

After tomorrow, the moon will emerge at the following times: 5:18PM on the 11th, 6:15PM on the 12th, 7:15PM on the 13th, 8:16PM on the 14th. Next year: 3:09PM on January  7th, 4:05PM on the 8th, 5:04PM on the 9th, 6:07 on the 10th, 7:11PM on the 11th. On the 11th, the 9 meter "male" cliff and the 4 meter "female" cliff will be re-upholstered in a ceremony with five new Shimenawa (connecting ropes).

Original Text:

[青い満月」二見夫婦岩の間から－今夜の皆既月食は「赤い満月」か？（2011年12月10日）

「青い満月」二見夫婦岩の間から－今夜の皆既月食は「赤い満月」か？

二見興玉神社（伊勢市二見町）の夫婦岩の間から12月10日、青い満月が現れ、月の光で空と海が青く染まった。

夫婦岩の間から朝日が出るのは、4月～8月の期間だけ。特に夏至の日には富士山と太陽が重なる可能性があるため近年、撮影スポットとして人気が高いが、冬至前後の11月～2月の満月が同じように夫婦岩の間から出ることは、まだあまり知られていない。

古来より夫婦岩としめ縄は、沖合700メートルの海底に沈む猿田彦大神ゆかりの「興玉神石（おきたましんせき）」を、その間から出る太陽を、そして直線距離で約200キロの位置にある日本一の霊峰富士を祭る鳥居と考えられてきた。

この日の月の出時刻は16時25分。水平線のすぐ上にうっすらと雲がかかっていたため予定時間になっても月の姿が現れなかった。

16時43分、一人のカメラマンが「出た」と叫ぶとカメラのシャッター音が一斉に鳴り響いた。たまたま訪れた参拝者は「何を撮っているの？」「月食？」「夕日？」などと首を傾げながらレンズの向かう方向を見ながら足を止めていたが、親切なカメラマンが月の出を撮影していることを説明すると目を凝らしながら満月を探していた。 

17時5分、夫婦岩の間から現れた満月が、青い光を放ち空と海を青く照らし、月の青白い光が揺らぎながら自分に向かうムーンリバーを作った。

今夜、赤い満月になる皆既月食が23時5分ごろから23時58分ごろまで日本全域で観測できる。昨年の12月21日は、月の出と同時に皆既月食が始まることから約500人のカメラマンと参拝者が同境内に詰めかけたが、あいにく雲が厚く見ることができなかった。

明日以降の月の出時刻は、11日が17時18分、12日が18時15分、13日が19時15分、14日が20時16分、来年1月7日が15時9分、8日が16時5分、9日が17時4分、10日が18時7分、11日が19時11分となっている。11日は、高さ約9メートルの男岩と高さ約4メートルの女岩に長さ35メートルの大注連縄5本を張り替える「大注連縄張神事」が執り行われる。

Waterspout at Sagami Harbor? Occurrence in Kanagawa

Translated from the original article at: http://news.kanaloco.jp/localnews/article/1112040020/

December 4, 2011

Caption: Above Sagami harbor, a naturally occurring waterspout was seen on the 4^th, at around 7:05 AM. It was viewed from Izuō island, near the Enoden electric company’s Kamakura Koukoumae train station, in Kamakura city. (Photo provided by Mr. Izumida Takayuki).

Above Sagami harbor on the morning of December 4^th,  a water spout that appeared to be naturally occurring emerged. The picture was taken by Mr. Izumida Takayuki (Age 48). According to the Southern district of Yokohama harbor, from 6:45 AM until 7:00 AM passed, it appeared in the area of Izuō island, near Enoden electric company’s Kamakura Koukoumae train station, in Kamakura city.

According to Mr. Izumida, a cloud connected with the sea in a single spiral. For the span of several minutes, it is said that the waterspout was seen intermittently disappearing and re-emerging.

According to the Yokohama area meteorological observatory, waterspouts/tornados occur when warm and cold air flow into each other. The intense temperature change within the atmosphere causes a condition of instability, where during that time, such occurrences easily spring forth. No advisories for tornados/waterspouts were issued.

Original Text:

相模湾で竜巻？発生/神奈川

2011年12月4日

相模湾上に出現した竜巻と見られる自然現象＝４日午前７時５分ごろ、鎌倉市の江ノ電鎌倉高校前駅近くから伊豆大島方面を望む（泉田隆行さん提供）

相模湾上に４日朝、竜巻のような自然現象が出現した。写真を撮影した泉田隆行さん（48）＝横浜市港南区＝によると、午前６時45分ごろから７時過ぎにかけて、江ノ電鎌倉高校前駅（鎌倉市）近くから伊豆大島方面を望む方向に現れた。

泉田さんによると、上空の雲と海上とを結ぶ一筋の線のような状態が、数分間現れては消えるということが断続的に続いたという。

横浜地方気象台によると、竜巻は暖かい空気に冷たい空気が流れ込み、激しい温度差で大気の状態が不安定なときに発生しやすいという。竜巻注意報は出ていなかった。