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.

【Movies】

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。

【動画】

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。