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If you continue to be blocked, please send an email to secruxurity@sizetedistrict.cVmwom with: Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Join us at the Akustika Fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre from April 4-6 Meet The Strad team at stand F08 and pick up a free copy of the magazine The Strad Directory Jobs The Japanese-American bassist and composer was 70 years old Mark Izu (right) with his wife, Brenda Wong Aoki Read more news stories here The jazz double bassist Mark Izu died on 12 January 2025 from colon cancer and studied music at San Francisco State University He also trained for 26 years with Togi Suenobu the gagaku master of Japanese Imperial Household’s Court Music Department Izu blended Asian musical traditions and instruments with jazz he also played the Japanese shō and Chinese sheng mouth organs and frequently collaborated with his wife Brenda Wong Aoki Izu curated the first Asian American Jazz Festival in 1981 and served as its artistic director from 1985–2000 his score for the documentary Bolinao 52 received a Northern California Regional Emmy Award the best Musical Composition/Arrangement Izu is survived by his wife Brenda, son and granddaughter. ’Mark had been sick with cancer for more than 2 years, but he kept making music, he kept performing - with me, for us,’ wrote his wife in a tribute She continued: ’You were my bass player quietly holding it down - rock steady I used to tell you that sometimes I felt like a helium balloon soaring away into the sky I could count on you to hold onto my string.’ Read: Over $300,000 raised to help jazz double bassist affected by Los Angeles fires Read: Violin and piano trio winners announced at the 2025 Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University Competition In The Best of Technique you’ll discover the top playing tips of the world’s leading string players and teachers It’s packed full of exercises for students plus examples from the standard repertoire to show you how to integrate the technique into your playing The Strad’s Masterclass series brings together the finest string players with some of the greatest string works ever written Masterclass has been an invaluable aid to aspiring soloists chamber musicians and string teachers since the 1990s The Canada Council of the Arts’ Musical Instrument Bank is 40 years old in 2025 This year’s calendar celebrates some its treasures including four instruments by Antonio Stradivari and priceless works by Montagnana The violin was reported stolen from a University of Southern California graduate music student on 2 April and recovered just over one week later The duo will coach students in chamber music and commission new music The 87-year-old is the subject of The Only Girl in the Orchestra which won Best Documentary Short Film at the 2025 Academy Awards The violinist has been appointed artistic director of Clarion Concerts which provides chamber music concerts and experiences in New York’s Hudson Valley The Astatine Trio and Novo Quartet join the scheme from 2025–2027 Ten ensembles will compete for the chance to win the top prize package at this year’s competition from 25 to 31 August Site powered by Webvision Cloud Today's print edition Home Delivery On a clear spring morning southwest of Tokyo tracing the eastern coast of the scenic Izu Peninsula lift their smartphones to capture the spectacular view: quaint seaside towns rocky capes and the shimmering Pacific Ocean Yet beneath the postcard-perfect landscape lies a quiet unease This mountainous region in Shizuoka Prefecture sits near a major submarine fault where a powerful earthquake is expected to strike — one that could unleash massive tsunamis.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); known for its surf-friendly beaches and abundant nature The coastal cities of Atami and Ito are famed for their hot spring resorts while Kawazu draws crowds in early spring for its cherry blossoms Shuzenji is often referred to as the “Little Kyoto of Izu,” with its serene temple In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. 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Tokyo about three hours from TokyoThis local flower festival on the Izu Peninsula kicks off on February 1 with about 800 blooming Kawazu sakura trees The pink spectacle takes place along the Aono River in the Shimogamo Onsen area and at the nearby Shimogamo Onsen Yu no Hana rest stop About 800 Kawazu cherry blossom trees and plenty of yellow rape blossoms line the 4.2-km-long stretch along the Aono River Kawazu cherry blossoms were first discovered in 1972 in Kawazu a little town further north on the Izu Peninsula these cherry blossoms bloom earlier than any other sakura type around Japan you can hop of a rickshaw which will take you on a 20-minute cherry blossom viewing course around the area (¥3,000 per person) During the festival there'll also be an Ise shrimp miso soup service (February 16 to 23) where you can pick up a free cup of soup at the Shimogamo Shopping Street Miro parking lot. The soup will be served twice a day at 11am and again at 1pm when the sakura between Kujobashi Bridge and Maeharabashi Bridge are beautifully lit up Close to the roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yu no Hana and at the Shiroganenoyu Bridge you’ll also find illuminated sakura trees The light-up takes place daily from 6pm to 9pm A visit to Minami Izu is doable in a day – it takes about three hours from Tokyo’s Shinagawa Station. However, if you rather take your time exploring the area, you can also turn it into an overnight trip as there are many resorts in the area like Kyukamura Minami Izu hotel Make sure to check the festival’s website for more information This article was published on January 26 2022 and updated on January 23 2025 Tokyo is ranked as one of the world’s best cities for 2025 Here's the official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2025 Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton take over Harajuku with a pop-up shop and café Waymo to begin testing driverless vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025 Announcing the first 7 chefs and restaurateurs coming to Time Out Market Osaka in March 2025 Want to be the first to know what’s cool in Tokyo? Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates from Tokyo and Japan. facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us A San Francisco-based musician known for producing Asian American influenced jazz tunes and fusing them with dance Mark Izu served as artistic director of the Asian American Jazz Festival from its launch in 1981 until 2000 The Violin Channel reports he died of colon cancer Izu joined a group of Asian American musicians that included saxophonist Francis Wong percussionist Anthony Brown and Jon Jang on piano “Mark was a visionary artist,” Jang told the San Francisco Chronicle “He was trying to redefine Asian America.” his granddaughter Lucy and brothers David and Thomas “I really miss holding his hand, his really nice, big warm hand. That was my favorite thing, it was that we would hold hands,” Wong Aoki said to Nichi Bei News “I don’t know how to perform anymore because I would always kiss him before I would go on stage.” Izu spent his early years in Seattle and Sunnyvale He is part of a group of musicians that blended Asian music and traditions with post-bop jazz practices His final work was a family affair with wife Wong Aoki and son Kai for Soul of the City in 2024 jazz oratorio with dance and film that tells the story of the family’s 127-year history in San Francisco’s Japantown  “The work is about turning trauma and racism into resilience and triumphant by telling our stories (because) we’re still here,” Aoki said to the Chronicle We are currently funded by our readers and such charitable foundations as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, AARP, Report for America/GroundTruth Project & Koo and Patricia Yuen of the Yuen Foundation.’ You can make your tax-deductible donations here via credit card Stock donations and donations via DAFs are also welcomed Contact us at info @ asamnews dot com for more info.  We don’t spam! 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Volume 6 - 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2018.00178 The Izu-Oshima volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan and has generated relatively large-scale eruptions every 30–40 years for the past 200 years As more than 30 years have passed since the last eruptions in 1986–87 volcanic activity is expected to resume in the near future To help elucidate the current and future state of the volcano’s magma system the temporal evolution of the recent magma plumbing system was investigated through a petrological and geochemical analysis of its basaltic lavas and pyroclastics (<∼53 wt.% of SiO2) that were erupted during the last ∼1.5 kyr The basaltic products have variable phenocryst contents ranging from ∼0 to ∼20 vol.% and phenocryst-bearing samples commonly contain plagioclase The whole-rock compositions are significantly scattered in the Harker variation diagrams suggesting that the compositional diversity was established by at least two independent magmatic processes The application of principal component analysis on the whole-rock major element data suggests that one magmatic process was crystal fractionation of crystal-poor magmas and the other process was either plagioclase accumulation or mixing of plagioclase-rich magmas and combined with the petrological analysis and previous geophysical studies stored in an 8–10 km-deep magma chamber progressively differentiated over time from the 7th to 20th century the compositional variations in basalts resulted from the mixing of the differentiating aphyric magmas with variable proportions of porphyritic magmas derived from a 13–18 km-deep magma chamber Because recent eruptions have been triggered by the ascent of porphyritic magma from the 13–18 km-deep magma chamber and its injection into the 8–10 km-deep magma chamber it is important to monitor the deeper magma chamber to predict future volcanic activity fundamental questions still remain unsolved about the main basaltic magma system: Where is the deeper magma chamber located composition and phenocryst content) have been stored in the main magma chamber and the deeper magma chamber What processes have been responsible for forming the basaltic products with variable compositions and phenocryst contents These issues are especially important for determining the current state of the magma system and for predicting future volcanic activity in order to better manage the potential risks associated with a future eruption FIGURE 1. An index map showing the location of the Izu-Oshima volcano, and a geological map of the volcano (after Kawanabe, 1998). The location of the Izu-Tobu volcanoes is from Ishizuka et al. (2015) The distributions of the products of the S1 and 1912–1914 eruptions are not shown because those of S1 and Y6 mainly occur as scoria fall deposits those of Y1Ca are entirely covered by those of Y1Cb and those of the 1876–1877 and 1912–1914 eruptions were mainly ejected inside the summit crater of Mt we collected about 160 samples from the volcano and carried out a petrological and geochemical study on these samples to understand the basaltic magma plumbing system in more detail Principal component analysis was also conducted to help understand the cause of the geochemical variability of the basalts We show that compositional variations in the basalts resulted from mixing of differentiating aphyric magmas in a shallower magma chamber with variable proportions of porphyritic magmas derived from a deeper magma chamber and propose a new scenario for the recent magma plumbing system at Izu-Oshima were involved in the 1986–87 eruption They also showed that the plagioclase phenocrysts equilibrated with melt at different depths: at the near surface level Their results showed that the Izu-Tobu magmas were involved in the magma plumbing system at the Izu-Oshima volcano Phenocryst contents of the representative samples of the Younger Oshima Group Mineral compositions were determined using a JEOL JXA-8800 electron microprobe and peak and background counting times of 20 and 10 s The operating conditions for plagioclase were an accelerating voltage of 15 kV peak and background counting times of 10 and 5 s Both oxide and natural mineral standards (quartz and data were obtained using the ZAF correction method The contents of phenocryst (defined as >0.3 mm in length) in the representative YOG samples are listed in Table 1. The phenocryst assemblages of the products are primarily plagioclase, orthopyroxene, and clinopyroxene (Figure 2) the phenocryst contents changed from ∼10 vol.% (Y1Ca) through ∼20 vol.% (Y1Cb) to <3 vol.% (Y1L) and are essentially homogeneous in each unit the ejecta from the A crater are moderately plagioclase-phyric whereas those from the B and C craters are aphyric Back-scattered electron images (BEI) of crystal aggregates consisting of plagioclase and pyroxene phenocrysts in (A) 1950–51 and (B) 1986–87a products “pl,” “opx,” and “cpx” indicate plagioclase the An content of plagioclase phenocrysts is positively correlated with the Mg# of clinopyroxene phenocrysts the data for the 1950–51 and 1986–87a products do not lie on the trend formed by the data of the 1986–87b products Histograms of An contents measured in plagioclase phenocryst cores for individual representative eruption stages Relationship between the Mg# of clinopyroxene phenocrysts and An content of coexisting plagioclase phenocrysts in 1950–51 The data can be largely divided into those with basaltic compositions (<∼53 wt.%) and those with basaltic andesitic compositions (>∼53 wt.%) the basaltic samples generally show negative correlation in the Al2O3–SiO2 diagram whereas the Al2O3 contents of the basaltic andesitic samples are mostly homogeneous The basaltic andesite samples consist mainly of the 1986–1987 products ejected from the B and C craters (1986–87b and c) and Y5 also have basaltic andesitic compositions The three types of 1777–78 products FIGURE 5. SiO2 variation diagrams for (A) TiO2, (B) Al2O3, (C) Fe2O3∗, (D) MgO, (E) CaO, and (F) K2O measured in samples from the Younger Oshima Group. Data other than those obtained in this study are taken from Fujii et al. (1988), Kawanabe (1991, 1998), and Ishizuka et al. (2015) those with higher abundance of plagioclase phenocrysts (Table 1) have higher Al2O3 contents The 87Sr/86Sr and 143Nd/144Nd ratios of the samples of the YOG are essentially homogeneous FIGURE 6. SiO2 variation diagrams for (A) Ni, (B) Sr, (C) Zr, (D) Ba, (E) 87Sr/86Sr, and (F) 143Nd/144Nd measured in samples from the Younger Oshima Group. Data other than those obtained in this study are taken from Ishizuka et al. (2015). The sample symbols are identical to those used in Figure 5 FIGURE 7. Primitive mantle-normalized REE concentration diagram for representative products of the Younger Oshima Group. The trace element concentrations of primitive mantle are from Sun and McDonough (1989) we will focus on the basaltic products of the YOG to understand the main magma plumbing system of the volcano The eigenvalues of PC1 and PC2 exceed 1; therefore Result of the principal component analysis Compositional data of the basaltic samples in (A) Al2O3–SiO2 and red in (A–C) indicate those belonging to Groups A the result of the crystal fractional modeling for the Group-B2 aphyric samples is shown the phenocryst contents of the samples investigated in this study are shown in different colors Because the data are distributed to the lower-PC1 side of the linear trend formed by the Group-B2 samples the other process would be either plagioclase accumulation or mixing of plagioclase-rich magmas the pyroxene and plagioclase phenocrysts in Y1Ca and 1986–87a primarily crystallized in the same magma chamber located at The estimated crystallization pressures and temperatures for pyroxene phenocrysts in products from recent eruptions The estimates of the individual opx–cpx pairs are represented by the gray plots and the averages with 1σ bars of each stage are represented by the black plots This observation suggests that the plagioclase phenocrysts were not in equilibrium with the phenocryst-free Group B2 magmas Compositional data of the basaltic samples in a PC2–PC1 diagram showing the inferred magmatic processes: mixing of phenocryst-rich magmas derived from the 13–18 km-deep magma chamber and phenocryst-free magmas stored in the 8–10 km-deep magma chamber Illustrations of the magma plumbing system of the Izu-Oshima volcano for (A) S and N stage eruptions and (D) 1950–51 and 1986–87 eruptions At each eruption stage of the recent YOG, volcanic activity has commonly started with the eruption of a phenocryst-bearing magma (e.g., Meteorological Agency, 2008) from the summit crater such as Y1Ca from the 1777–78 eruption and 1986a from the 1986–87 eruption This observation suggests that volcanic activity for recent eruptions has been triggered by the injection of porphyritic magmas derived from the 13–18 km-deep magma chamber into the 8–10 km-deep magma chamber it is important to monitor the discharge of porphyritic magma from the magma chamber at 13–18 km depth To investigate the temporal evolution of the magma plumbing system for the Younger Oshima Group at the Izu-Oshima volcano we conducted a petrological and geochemical analysis on the representative basaltic products Based on the petrological analysis and previous geophysical studies we propose that the main magma plumbing system consisted of magma chambers located at 13–18 km depth and 8–10 km depth aphyric magmas progressively differentiated over time at least from the 7th to 20th century The compositional variations in the basalts resulted from the mixing of the differentiating aphyric magmas with variable proportions of the porphyritic magmas derived from the 13–18 km-deep magma chamber The volcanic 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This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited in accordance with accepted academic practice distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms *Correspondence: Takeshi Kuritani, a3VyaXRhbmlAc2NpLmhva3VkYWkuYWMuanA= Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish A 50-centimeter tsunami hit an island south of Tokyo on Tuesday morning following a magnitude 5.8 earthquake in the area quake was located in waters near Torishima Island in the Izu island chain in the Pacific while a 20-cm tsunami and a 10-cm tsunami were also recorded on Kozu Island and Miyake Island according to the Japan Meteorological Agency The agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Izu and Ogasawara islands shortly after the temblor but lifted it at 11 a.m. determining that the activity had sufficiently subsided The quake initially registered M5.9 but was later revised down The quake did not register 1 or greater on Japan's seven-point seismic intensity scale at any locations The quake occurred after the agency issued on Thursday a volcanic warning in the sea surrounding Smith Island After observing sea discoloration caused by volcanic activity around the island it warned vessels traveling nearby of a possible underwater eruption and floating debris such as pumice stone The connection between the volcanic activity and the earthquake is still under investigation The government has set up an information liaison headquarters at the Prime Minister's Office To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Shizuoka Prefecture--A cherry blossom festival held here as a harbinger of early spring in the Izu Peninsula is now under way but ironically not many flowers are open due to cold weather Organizers expect 800,000 visitors during the Feb Aeound 850 trees of the early-blooming Kawazu-zakura variety form a four-kilometer tunnel of pink flowers on the banks of Kawazugawa river every year part of the Shizuoka Prefectural Research Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Located in the southeastern part of the Izu Peninsula the town of Kawazu is famed for its 8,000 Kawazu-zakura trees Mayor Shigehiro Kishi said the town will provide subsidies to help residents maintain cherry trees in their gardens and elsewhere Kawazu-zakura is said to have been discovered around 1955 came across a young tree less than one meter tall along Kawazugawa and planted it in his garden was charmed by the flowers and started breeding the tree by grafting in 1969 The variety took hold in many areas and was named Kawazu-zakura in 1974 The Kawazu-zakura Matsuri festival started in 1991 Kishi credited the cherry variety with serving as a foundation for the town’s development “We are glad if we can help maintain Kawazu-zakura The town plans to earmark 400,000 yen ($2,600) in its initial budget proposal for fiscal 2025 to subsidize half of a tree doctor’s diagnostic fees Early-blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms putting on colorful show Early blooming Kawazu-zakura cherry trees now at their best Early-blooming sakura blossoms line street in central Tokyo Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission It was issued by the JMA following a 5.8 earthquake on Tuesday morning the government has not received any reports of damage from the earthquake or tsunami The 5.8 quake struck at a depth of more than 10 kilometers at approximately 8:14 a.m the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the tsunami advisory for Izu and Ogasawara islands Waves of up to 1 meter were expected to arrive in the morning a tsunami of 50 centimeters was observed at Yaene A 20-centimeter tsunami was observed on Kozu Island 36 minutes later There were also 10-centimeter waves reported on Miyake Island and Izu-Oshima The earthquake occurred five days after a volcanic eruption warning for Smith Island – part of the Izu islands — was issued. Professor Fumihiko Imamura of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science at Tohoku University believes the earthquake and tsunami may have been related to volcanic activity He feels volcanic activity in the area where the tsunami occurred could have caused the seafloor to uplift and subside since 2015 tsunamis have repeatedly occurred in the waters around Torishima even when the magnitude of the quake has been relatively small In response to the tsunami warning issued for the Izu Islands Tokai Kisen suspended its high-speed boats between Tokyo and Oshima and between Atami and Oshima in Shizuoka Prefecture it set off a sense of urgency at the Japan Meteorological Agency office in Tokyo That is because the JMA feared the phenomenon known as a “mysterious tsunami” that occurs once every 10 years in the Izu islands The JMA for the first time issued a warning against such a giant wave in advance This was due to technological advances as well as the resourcefulness and work of the JMA staff “Artificial intelligence (AI) can’t do it,” a JMA official said The magnitude of the quake that occurred at 8:14 a.m 24 was estimated to be 5.8 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 That set off alarm bells at the JMA's earthquake and volcano operations room on the fifth floor of the agency's office When earthquakes of a similar magnitude occurred in the waters around Torishima island in 1984 Some studies have pointed to a relationship with a nearby undersea volcano but the JMA has been unable to make a clear connection Even when tsunami exceeding the 20-centimeter threshold were observed the JMA could not send out warnings in advance issuing them only after the occurrence of a larger tsunami There are many factors to consider in the causes of a tsunami with the exception of “mysterious tsunami,” there have been few cases of tsunami generated by earthquakes smaller than about a magnitude 6.5 An increase of one in magnitude equals a 30-fold increase in energy A “medium earthquake” of about a magnitude 6 which is smaller in magnitude than a “major earthquake” of a magnitude 7 or greater Earthquakes of a magnitude 7 or greater are called “major” quakes Earthquakes smaller than that and of about a magnitude 6 are called “moderate” quakes Moderate quakes usually do not generate tsunami a research officer of the JMA’s earthquake and tsunami monitoring division revealed that the JMA considers a moderate quake that generates tsunami a unique case and has been studying it Regarding the decision to issue warnings and advisories for tsunami including “mysterious tsunami,” the JMA staff have been sharing information and conducting daily drills for similar scenarios the JMA had issued an eruption warning for the surrounding sea area for a possible undersea eruption on Sumisujima island which is about 100 km north of Torishima island Kuwayama said that there were signs of a tsunami and that the staff “were prepared for one." the JMA issued a tsunami advisory for the Izu and Ogasawara islands Tsunami of 4 cm or more were observed over a wide area along the Pacific coast from Chiba Prefecture to Kagoshima Prefecture A tsunami of up to 70 cm was observed on Hachijojima island at 8:58 a.m tsunami reach the coast quickly after an earthquake speed is of the upmost priority when issuing tsunami advisories The JMA issues advisories using a database that stores 100,000 simulations of when where and with how much force a tsunami will strike These simulations are made based on the location the database was expanded to include cases in the waters around Torishima island preparations have been under way for occurrences a tsunami warning was announced six minutes after the earthquake In the case of a normal earthquake and tsunami the warning would have been issued within three minutes the JMA’s earthquake and tsunami response planning officer said that the difference in time “was due to the judgment of skilled staff.” In offshore areas such as around Torishima island there are fewer seismic observation networks than on land making it difficult to determine the focus which is one of the most important factors in predicting tsunami who had specialized knowledge and experience and the “national team leaders” in charge of the operation room carefully compared the waveform of the earthquake with similar quakes that had generated tsunami in the past there have been earthquakes that killed more than 20,000 people in tsunami even when the quake intensity was only a magnitude 2 to 3—for example an undersea volcano erupted in the South Pacific island nation of Tonga The “mysterious tsunami” in the waters near Torishima island is not the only case of a tsunami occurring even when no major tremor is felt 24 operation: “Because this is a rare phenomenon it was necessary for experienced officials to make the decision to issue the warning I don’t think machines or AI can do that.” which is important for increasing the public's vigilence “The ability to issue accurate warnings is important to increase people’s trust," Aoki said an assistant professor of geophysics at the University of Tokyo’s Earthquake Research Institute who is an expert on earthquakes and tsunami in the sea around Torishima island “It is very impressive that the warning was issued based on past experience and knowledge of the waters around Torishima island.” There are more than 30 known offshore volcanoes in the waters surrounding Japan the mechanism of volcanic tsunami generation is not well understood in many areas and predicting tsunami caused by volcanic activity is difficult “It is a difficult field to link to disaster prevention,” Sandanbata said 24 earthquake was in an area of the ocean where tsunami have repeatedly occurred about once every 10 years 24 quake) had predictable characteristics," Sandanbata said “In addition to academic research on the mechanism of tsunami it is important to improve the accuracy of forecasts by expanding tsunami observation and volcano monitoring systems.” (This article was written by Fumi Yada and Shoko Rikimaru.) Expert urges caution despite tsunami warning lifting Oceanic volcanic eruption blamed for mysterious October tsunami Quakes now shaking island in Kagoshima Prefecture Quake damages Wakayama after tremors rattle Mt Researchers: 13 tsunami formed in 90 minutes in mysterious event A 50 cm tsunami was recorded in Hachijojima’s Yaene on Tuesday morning after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck about 100 kilometers north of the volcanic Torishima Island was issued for the Izu and Ogasawara islands after the quake A lower level notice about the possibility of slight changes in sea level remained in place for the islands as well as in areas along the Pacific Coast from Chiba Prefecture to Okinawa.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); but no areas recorded shaking of shindo 1 or higher on Japan’s seismic intensity scale The Meteorological Agency's Shigeki Aoki said this is likely due to the relatively lower magnitude and the epicenter’s distance from land In addition to the tsunami recorded in Hachijojima a 20 cm tsunami reached Kozu Island’s Kozu Port and 10 cm waves were reported in Miyake Island’s Tsubota and Ako Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the government has not received any reports of damage from the quake or tsunami It remains unclear whether Tuesday’s earthquake was related to the Sept Earthquakes around magnitude 6.0 have frequently occurred near Torishima Island it isn’t on a scale that would cause a tsunami,” the agency's Aoki said “But it is very close to Smith Island,” where quakes of such magnitude have triggered tsunamis in the past Shizuoka — A ceremony was held on March 29 at the Ito Marine Town roadside rest area in Ito to commemorate the facility reaching 50 million total visitors please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent Ito Marine Town lies along National Highway Route 135 The facility boasts a marina from which guests can take pleasure boat rides as well as souvenir shops and a day-trip hot spring that opens early in the morning All of these attractions contribute to Ito Marine Town consistently being ranked among the top 10 in travel information service Jalan’s annual “grand prix” of Michi-no-Eki roadside rest areas across Japan Ito Marine Town received its 50 millionth visitor on March 20 The ceremony on March 29 included a performance by locals of “Ito Daidengaku,” a traditional performance of music and dancing and the distribution of red and white mochi and sweets to visitors we have grown into one of Japan’s leading roadside rest areas we want to continue to enhance the facility to make it even more enjoyable,” said Hiroaki Ito Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun Share your travel photos with us by hashtagging your images with #visitjapanjp Japan is well known throughout the world for being a top destination. Whether you are travelling to the country to experience the cherry blossoms, the autumn foliage, or if you want to reach the top of the venerable Mt. Fuji, Japan has endless experiences for anyone and everyone. However, did you know that wintertime in Japan is just as good as any time during the year to visit You get to experience clear skies and views Summertime in Japan can be filled with hot and humid temperatures and the rainy season winter brings a welcome chill to the climate where you can enjoy the outdoors with a warm layer or two And don’t forget about the ability to enjoy an onsen bath there are hazy views of the mountain due to the climate and the mountain will also be covered with its iconic summit of snow Let’s not forget that the food during winter is something not to miss as well specialties during the season will be sure to keep you nice and warm whether you are having a nice dish of traditional oden it is just a wonderland waiting to be explored Tokyo is the capital of Japan, and a city of creativity and innovation. The wintertime usually brings chillier weather but the clear blue skies and less footfall make for a great experience Called Honbasho and held over a course of two weeks the first tournament of the year is known as the Hatsu Basho and is held in January it is a display of power and skill second to none Sumo is a very traditional sport that has historically been tied to Shinto you may see that the highest ranked wrestlers (known as Yokozuna) wear a belt when entering the ring that is akin to rope you see tied around objects at shrines to indicate their sanctity Even if you only spend a day watching the tournament being immersed in the tradition and culture of the sport is a great way to become a fan Illuminations also light up the city at night A nighttime walk might turn into an illumination exploration as you stumble upon some of these beautiful exhibitions and Marunouchi are some of the areas that have illuminations during the winter Hiking is another top recommended activity during the wintertime as the milder temperatures make for a perfect time to explore the outdoors You may not think that Tokyo and all of its skyscrapers have a lot of hiking trails available however heading out to the westernmost areas of the city will reveal dense forests that feel like an entirely new world A popular spot to trek around is nearby Mt with a variety of trails leading to the summit and even a cable car From the summit of the mountain you can get clear views of Mt Takao is also a popular spot for watching the first sunrise of the new year (known as the hatsu hi no de) and Akiruno will reveal lesser trodden trails and delightful experiences a spectacular sight to see that is celebrated with a festival There is more to enjoy than just Tokyo in winter, as you head out further to the west, there is more and more that you can see. As you enter Shizuoka Prefecture you’ll notice that it is filled to the brim with wonderful views of Mt Trekking down through the Izu Peninsula will expose you to the beautiful coastline of the prefecture Speaking of views, visiting Shizuoka in wintertime will let you see some of the earliest blooming sakura in the country Blooming a beautiful shade of pink in early February to March the annual Kawazuzakura Festival is sure to stun and you may be able to avoid the busyness that sakura season brings in the rest of the country Before leaving the prefecture to continue your adventures, make sure to try some of the local specialties that Shizuoka has to offer an assortment of different ingredients such as eggs and tofu while Shizuoka’s variety has a broth of beef tendon Convenience stores in the winter also sometimes have a small counter-side set up with oden a perfect way to finish your night and warm yourself up thought to have been an inspiration for the bathhouse in the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away With its own special room reserved only for the emperor the history and stunning architecture of Dogo Onsen makes it a must visit especially in winter where you can warm yourself up in the storied water As we have made our way to Setouchi, we must also make sure to indulge in the delicious food of the area. One of the most famous dishes in Yamaguchi, and well known throughout Japan that is available is fugu With its dangerous reputation only certified chefs can prepare the fish Available to eat in many forms from boiled Some of the highest quality beef in the world and you’ll be amazed watching chefs prepare it right in front of your eyes We’ve barely scratched the surface of winter in Japan and we can already see so many amazing and thrilling experiences exploring the country during the winter is well worth the planning as you’ll get to experience things that only winter can bring Japanese winter is all that you’ve been waiting for To stay up to date with all the latest happenings in Japan follow us on Facebook or Instagram Browse the JNTO site in one of multiple languages Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now enjoy a new experience following the recent opening of its Sky Garden by Ao Terrace The new space provides an impressive observation deck for the park with views of Mount Fuji and spectacular ocean vistas of Suruga Bay below The new area includes a “Grand Loop” circular deck offering magnificent views of the surrounding nature and a “Forest Walk” boardwalk for strolls in dappled sunlight beneath a picturesque tree canopy a new designated photo spot is ideal for capturing the moment with a backdrop that gives the illusion of floating above the clouds Adjacent to the new area there are three serene water basins designed to reflect the glorious blue skies above and to emphasise the views beyond the park reflects an upside-down image of Mount Fuji on its surface when the weather is clear The basins are surrounded by comfortable lounge seating and the Katsuragi Saryo Private Gazebo and The Water Lounge offer more intimate guests can enjoy light refreshments such as tea and sweets while they admire the scenery The Izu Panoramic Park is located on the summit of Mount Katsuragi in Izunokuni City on Shizuoka’s Izu Peninsula It is best known for its 1,800-meter gondola ropeway Other attractions include a modern-Japanese-style café restaurants serving dishes made with local ingredients and shrines with a history dating back to the Heian period For more information on the Izu Panorama Park Sky Garden, please visit: panoramapark.co.jp/en. I have read and agree to the terms & conditions Contact us: info@theartsshelf.com HOMEABOUT USMEET THE TEAMPRIVACY POLICYADVERTISING INFOCONTACT it's hard to slow down," say Japanese athletes The Japanese national cycling team is using a new track bike at the Paris Olympics which retails at £108,000 and has an unusual left-sided drivetrain.  The V-Izu TCM-2 made by Japanese carbon manufacturer Toray was unveiled back  in May at the Japan Track Cup competition in Tokyo It had previously been spotted at last August's UCI World Championships in Glasgow where it was ridden for homologation ahead of the Games.  The bike is characterised by its wide front forks a drivetrain installed on the left side of the frame.  Though uncommon, this is not a new phenomenon in track cycling. In 2016, USA Cycling revealed a pursuit bike with a left-sided drivetrain The brand's designers said placing the chainring on the inside improved aerodynamics and handling As UCI rules state that all equipment must be commercially available the V-Izu TCM-2's frame alone is on sale for €126,555 (£108,000) a prohibitive price tag that effectively takes it off the market.  It is the most expensive track bike at the 2024 Olympics, costing significantly more than Team GB's Hope x Lotus HB.T The V-Izu TCM-2 was debuted at the Olympics on Monday by the men's team pursuit squad who clocked a time of 3:53.489 in qualifying.  technical director of Japan's high performance centre said he was "moved" by his experience riding the track bike earlier this year "It gives you a sense of speed and stability for the first time in your life," he said The bike's speed was also noted by Koichi Nakano of the Japanese Cycling Federation "The first thing that athletes say about this bike is that once you get up to speed the bike picks up speed faster than the person riding the bike thinks.  But I think it is a bike that can demonstrate its performance when used in high-level competitions." although Cycling Weekly understands none has been taken Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 offering race analysis and rider interviews Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides His best result is 28th in a hill-climb competition The suspect in a case involving the death of a 37-year-old woman on a remote Tokyo island has told police investigators that the victim died by suicide people familiar with the investigation said Saturday was arrested Friday on suspicion of abandoning and damaging the body of Shizuka Takase Some of Takase's bones were discovered on the beach on Izu Oshima last October and Yanase has admitted to disposing of her body.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Investigators from the Metropolitan Police Department are examining Yanase's statements carefully for inconsistencies as Takase was planning to go on a trip with friends to Okinawa Prefecture after staying at the suspect's home National Report the seaside resort town of Izu here is considering introducing a "tourism tax" that will be collected not only from overnight guests but also from day visitors “It is desirable to introduce a targeted tax to support urban development through tourism,” Mayor Yutaka Kikuchi said at a news conference on Feb Izu's proposal is a rare initiative amid a growing trend to impose taxes on tourists to secure funding for tourism promotion across the country The city will develop the system in detail and consult with stakeholders Kikuchi explained that instead of raising the city's existing bathing tax around 50 million yen ($334,000) out of the 110 million yen collected from the bathing tax which is primarily intended for the maintenance of hot spring facilities “It’s better to properly explain the purpose of the tax to the tourists who are being taxed,” Kikuchi said He added that the responsible department has been considering the tourism tax since fiscal 2024 The city plans to introduce tiered tax rates for accommodations due to the varying price ranges among facilities It is considering a fixed rate for day visitors with the tax being possibly collected at large tourist facilities and parking areas within tourist zones “We didn’t want to limit the necessary expenses across the entire Izu area for ensuring a comfortable stay for tourists to an accommodation tax imposed only on these facilities,” Kikuchi said The city will specify the use of the tourism tax in the Basic Scheme of Tourism Promotion to be formulated in fiscal 2025 and will move forward explanations to stakeholders the enactment of an ordinance and discussions with the internal affairs ministry and other relevant parties in fiscal 2026 and 2027 According to the city’s Tourism and Commerce Department around 760,000 people stayed overnight in the city in fiscal 2023 while the total number of tourists was around 3.5 million Common examples of taxes imposed on visitors to tourist destinations include the bathing tax and accommodation tax while four villages in Okinawa Prefecture levy an entry tax Izu cannot easily track all incoming visitors making it challenging to ensure a fair taxation system Atami city is set to introduce an accommodation tax in April while Higashi-Izu town and Ito city will raise their bathing taxes in March and October Oyama Town Mayor Masahide Komiyama said at a news conference on Feb “We plan to establish a Destination Management Organization (DMO) and consider implementing an accommodation tax as a funding source.” According to the town’s Commerce and Tourism Division an estimated 180,000 people will stay overnight in fiscal 2024 with inbound tourists accounting for 76 percent of these visitors “We need to create experiential facilities and other attractions,” Komiyama said with the long-term stay resort hotels in mind Local entities rush to introduce lodging taxes post-pandemic Kyoto to raise accommodation tax up to 10,000 yen a day Cities raising ‘bathing tax’ rate to deal with rising tourism Ski resort town Niseko plans fixed-rate lodge tax on guests Nigerian born and London bred Izu Ani is known as a dynamic chef behind some of the world’s most exciting restaurant projects Popular Dubai-based British-Nigerian chef Izu Ani opened his first London restaurant under his own name in May – a French-inspired eatery in upmarket Knightsbridge La Maison Ani, which is located in the luxury Carlton Tower Jumeirah hotel, is the second branch of a brand he launched in Dubai last year with leading Russian restaurateur Evgeny Kusin. It marks the second London opening from the pair this year, following their upmarket Greek restaurant, Gaia Hailed as Dubai’s first celebrity chef Izu has shaped the hospitality scene in Dubai for more than a decade He is behind a portfolio of home-grown and franchised restaurant concepts as well as the entire food and beverage operations of the Hyatt Centric Hotel Jumeirah including Eunoia by Carine and chic Japanese rooftop restaurant Kai Enzo and the world’s number one olive oil brand Theo Izu’s passion for the kitchen began during his home economics classes at school he gained experience in Michelin starred restaurants and travelled across France and Spain to experience nouvelle cuisine first-hand which influenced his culinary style and encouraged his flair for Mediterranean flavours he moved to the Middle East as the opening head chef of La Petite Maison which quickly garnered global recognition Carine and many more before opening La Maison Ani a love letter to French cuisine and culture We sat down with the renowned chef to find out a little more about his biggest inspiration how he plans his menus and where you’ll find him on days off Can you tell us a little bit about yourself cooking is a way of expressing your happiness and sharing it with others I remember getting one of my first jobs in The Square in Mayfair I spent a lot of time in France and absorbed everything I could about the culture and cuisine and it gave me a wider spectrum of knowledge and understanding I earned more than I ever expected and learned more than I could have imagined effort and dedication to ourselves and our passions when I was part of the opening team for LPM The UAE has been such an incredible part of my journey I had the opportunity to experience real creative freedom alongside my partner Evgeny Kuzin at Fundamental Hospitality I’ve also been fortunate enough to open Carine including Eunoia by Carine and a Japanese rooftop restaurant we have focused on showcasing our restaurants and taking them from Dubai to the world We have just opened La Maison Ani in Knightsbridge I remember her being so proud of everything I made and nothing makes me happier than seeing a smile on her face after tasting my food One of the greatest lessons she ever taught me is to show up every day to keep going and keep striving towards my dreams she leads by example and showed me how to make things happen There is so much beauty and power in putting in the work and taking daily action We can’t keep putting things off until tomorrow Every single dish in our restaurants has a different element that I love It is a fingerprint that I leave across all of my concepts tailored to suit each restaurant and the guests that dine there the Gaia cheesecake is served as a scoop on a bed of hazelnut crumble with caramelised apple we serve a cheesecake with a selection of toppings for guests to enjoy exactly to their preference sweet flavours are enhanced by the beautiful creamy texture My favourite thing to do is spend time with my boys Any time with my family is quality time and I cherish every second of it When you’re not in the kitchen where can you be found I also love to cycle and I make sure I take the time to work out every morning riding through the beautiful dunes of the desert or the Cote d’Azur coastline is my meditation and it sets me up for the day Knowing how to take care of ourselves allows us to be there for others What’s the process from picking the ingredients to getting them fresh into the kitchen and into dishes Our dishes are a constant flow of evolution and information I always start with the inspiration – I ask myself who is this dish for My culinary team and I work very closely on new ideas blending different flavours and ingredients to test and try until we find the sweet spot I am so inspired by the ever-changing seasonality of food and how even the same ingredients change in taste throughout the year and around the world This allows me to adapt new learnings and techniques into our menus and aim to offer something new to our guests We have some really exciting plans for the rest of the year and next year and I feel so grateful to be able to open our concepts internationally it is also vital to maintain our values and quality cooking is about creating harmony on a plate and enhancing each ingredient It takes a lot of care to ensure excellence and consistency in every country I just want to keep growing while maintaining our ethos and make people happy with beautiful experiences It’s what I love and will always love doing Anyone bent on bypassing the heavy traffic and taking in the famous “Kawazuzakura” (Kawazu cherry blossoms) now has a luxury option—helicopter day trips from Tokyo to the Izu Peninsula Priced at 3 million yen ($19,000) for each group of up to eight passengers the tour is attracting wealthy domestic and international travelers who want to optimize their vacation time Getting there from Tokyo takes about three hours by car and the surrounding roads are often congested making travel by land time-consuming and unpredictable This new tour has passengers board a helicopter at a Koto Ward heliport in Tokyo It takes just 35 minutes to reach the designated Shuzenji heliport in the northern part of the Izu Peninsula and 45 minutes to reach the heliport in Shimoda on the peninsula's southern end On-site transportation is also provided via a high-grade small bus with routes designated to minimize land travel and save time tourists travel to Izu Peninsula where they can view the Kawazu cherry blossoms and participate in activities such as wasabi harvesting and traditional papermaking before returning to Tokyo by evening which allows customers to book helicopters for travel a subsidiary of the company offers helicopter travel plans nationwide The subsidiary has previously organized day trips from Nagoya Airport to Eiheiji temple in Fukui Prefecture and plans to launch a helicopter shuttle service to Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture in April the service is popular among wealthy tourists who value time Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to expand the number of heliports to attract visitors to tourist destinations that are difficult to reach by land It said that the initiative will help strengthen disaster resilience in remote areas where transportation could be disrupted during major disasters Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested a 45-year-old man on Friday on suspicion of mutilating and abandoning the remains of his girlfriend whose bones were discovered on a beach on Izu Oshima last October admitted to the allegations.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); The victim was identified as Shizuka Takase a 37-year-old restaurant worker from Shimoda mainly about issues related to his relationships with other women Authorities believe Yanase is aware of the circumstances surrounding her death and are investigating further Yanase mutilated Takase’s body and abandoned it at Sanohama Beach Takase had worked at a snack bar on the island since around 2019 She later moved in with him but left the island in September 2023 following an argument Takase took a ferry from the city of Atami to return to Izu Oshima and is believed to have visited Yanase’s home She was scheduled to leave the island on Sept a man in his 70s discovered skeletal remains while cleaning Sanohama Beach and reported them to the police were found in a state of advanced decomposition Her belongings were still left behind in her most recent residence in Shimoda when she went missing Taiwan-style lanterns to expand appeal of resort area decorated inside and out with scenery from Taiwan Japan -- A private railway along the Izu Peninsula is collaborating with the operator of the Taipei Metro to bring in overseas visitors as well as promoting tourist spots and local specialty foods along the line an Izukyu Line resort train bound for the end of the peninsula was filled past capacity About 70% of the passengers appeared to be foreign tourists and large suitcases were lined up under the seats Get to know some friendly animals on a day trip from Tokyo to a zoo full of friendly llamas and capybaras are among the 140 animals at Izu Shaboten Zoo The most notable exhibit is Capybara Rainbow an enclosure where visitors can pay 200 yen The area is fenced much like a petting zoo and equipped with benches so guests can relax and wait for the capybaras to come to them A native of northern and central South America it’s a strong swimmer and adapted by evolution for a part-time aquatic life The zoo accommodates that by providing the Original Capybara Open-Air Bath which is open every year from late November to early April Elsewhere on the grounds is a greenhouse with examples of more than 1,000 cactuses from Mexico Cactuses and succulents are sold at the cactus-hunting workshop at the greenhouse entrance where visitors can pick their own pot and cactuses or succulent and take them home a large Indo-Pacific bird that sports a yellow helmet I liked that the zoo doesn’t have tiny cages; the animals look well taken care of Several peacocks spread their feathers on the trail including a boat tour around the monkey area the zoo puts on animal shows featuring dogs Guests can also bring their pets if they are on a leash; they are prohibited in the free-roaming areas The zoo has several restaurants and a gift shop where guests can buy souvenirs including a capybara-shaped hamburger with a side salad and chips for 1,480 yen and duck omuhayashi 413-0231; less than 3 hours drive from all U.S or about $18.80; 1,300 yen for elementary school students; 700 yen for infants Known for its celebration of delectable food Shanghai Me has opened the doors for honoring and innovating thousand year old Chinese traditions with Japanese techniques to bring a Pan-Asian fusion menu to its guests Chef Izu Ani discusses the inspiration and vision behind Shanghai Me and the details he made sure to consider in order to create the ultimate fine dining experience My journey into the culinary world began in London where I grew up and first discovered my love for cooking in a Home Economics class at school That class opened my eyes to the magic of food and the way it can spark joy I was fortunate to work at a few hotels in London which gave me a solid foundation in hospitality But it was when I joined The Square in Mayfair that I truly began to understand the precision and artistry involved in fine dining where I spent six transformative years immersing myself in the traditions of French cuisine I had the privilege to work at some incredible places including the two-Michelin starred La Bastide Saint-Antoine and the legendary three-Michelin starred Auberge de L’Ill teaching me not only technique but also the soul of cooking how to respect ingredients and elevate simplicity into something extraordinary A post shared by Chef Izu (@chefizu) Throughout my career, I’ve come to realize that every experience in life shapes who we are, both personally and professionally. Without doubt, moving to Dubai has been a truly transformative chapter in my career, offering unlimited opportunities and instilling the belief in my culinary vision. The city’s vibrant and diverse culinary landscape inspired me to open my own restaurants and not only grow as a chef but to also create experiences that resonate with such a diverse range of people I have had the incredible privilege of welcoming members of the UAE Royal Family to our restaurants Such experiences remind me that every dish tells a story and it’s these stories that connect us all Each challenge and triumph has reinforced my belief in the power of food to bring people together and that really inspires my creativity in the kitchen and travel has been one of the most significant influences in my career Every destination offers something new to learn or the connection between food and culture The philosophy behind their culture took my breath away and the environment embodies a holistic approach to cooking and that makes this career so exciting and evolving Every day in the kitchen presents opportunities for growth and evolution whilst weaving my own story and experiences into each dish The Dubai food scene has undergone a remarkable evolution over the years transforming into a vibrant and diverse culinary landscape that reflects the city’s multicultural identity I believe Dubai has affirmed itself as a unique and vibrant international hub for gastronomy It is such a dynamic and ever-evolving city that inspires and oozes creativity and the culinary excellence here is a direct representation of the city itself Being a part of that culinary growth and diversity is such a privilege and I am very proud of the homegrown dining concepts we have created that celebrate this from the elegant Mediterranean ambiance of GAIA My vision has always been to foster connections between cultures and food and curate exceptional dining experiences and reinforcing that food is a universal language that unties people together Expanding our dining concepts globally showcases the growth and diversity of Dubai’s culinary landscape on an international stage We have launched GAIA in London and Marbella and I am really excited about the upcoming launch of Shanghai Me in London in early 2025 This expansion not only highlights the appeal of our unique dining concept but also reaffirms the global interest in the innovative and vibrant flavours that Dubai has to offer It reflects the city’s ability to influence and inspire culinary trends around the world proving that Dubai is not just a local hub but a significant player in the global gastronomy scene A post shared by Shanghai Me Dubai (@shanghaimedxb) Creating Shanghai Me was inspired by my deep admiration for the rich culinary heritage of East Asia particularly the precision and practice behind the delicate dishes that have taken centuries to perfect My vision has always been to honour these traditional elements while presenting them in a way that resonates with contemporary diners To balance traditional Chinese elements with a modern twist I carefully selected recipes that have been preserved from generation to generation and infused them with playful I use locally sourced ingredients to enhance the authentic flavours while ensuring the essence of the original cuisine remains intact is found in the interplay of challenges and rewards Every obstacle encountered in developing a menu invites reflection and growth allowing us to embrace the unknown and innovate at the same time With any menu but especially with Shanghai ME it was imperative that we honour the authenticity of East Asian cuisine and preserve the time-honoured techniques and flavours passed down through generations and it’s essential to keep those narratives alive but also ensuring that they resonate with today’s diverse and ever evolving audience Excitingly we are approaching the 5th anniversary of Shanghai Me on November 20th and I am reminded of my journey as a chef and how it embodies the challenges and triumphs My aim is always to curate menus that honour culinary heritage whilst welcoming guests to savour and enjoy exquisite and flavourful experiences that we present Embracing these challenges not only enriches my craft but also deepens my understanding my appreciation for the culinary traditions we uphold in every dish we create The decor at Shanghai Me is an intentional blend of 1920s Shanghai glamour and modern sensibilities, designed to create a captivating atmosphere that transports guests to a bygone era. We envisioned a space that really showcases the richness of Shanghai’s history embodying a refined yet relaxed ambiance where every guest can immerse themselves in the essence of life under the dynasties and Michele Bonan beautifully brought this vision to life overflowing with bamboo & banana trees evokes the lush green jungles of Asia which creates an inviting and captivating outdoor oasis whilst the stunning lounge and private dining area pay homage to the clandestine gatherings of the golden age offering an intimate setting that encourages connection and celebration Every design element plays a vital role in captivating the overall experience at Shanghai Me The aesthetic not only reflects the depth of Shanghai’s cultural heritage but also complements the cuisine providing guests with a taste of Asian tradition in a setting that feels both historical and contemporary I encourage young chefs not to look at the prestige When you are at the beginning of your career your job is to extract as much information as possible Looking with the eye of discovery leads you to the knowledge that helps you evolve it allows us to keep expanding and growing without the fear of stagnation To do something that you haven’t done before Do something that puts you in a different realm and breathe in the craziness of life Our experiences shape us and make us who we are teach us our values and allow us to share these with the next generation Passing on our passions and our knowledge for a beautiful future and they will say that they hear frogs saying "kum kum," Germans "kwaak," Italians "cra cra," Chinese "guo guo" and Thais "op op." and not "ai-zoo" (although that might be a good name for a zoo in Aizu I kept driving and came across a sign that read “Japan’s largest Experimental Frog Museum” in Kawazu I found myself taking a little detour to visit this “Nihon saidai no” (Japan’s largest) place there was a placard with its mission statement “While many might find frogs and amphibians slimy or unattractive By observing these fascinating animals up close visitors will come to appreciate their beauty and the mysteries they hold.” The first section of the frog museum had rows of small aquariums with delightful colorful little frogs in varying sizes and textures in each I can’t count how many times I heard gasps of “kawaii” from visitors of all stripes snapping away with their smartphones The second section consisted of a room with lush plants and a boardwalk but I was already more than satisfied with the frogs in the glass cases I saw a collection of salamanders and a drawing corner I’ve fallen in love with the Mexican salamander Their red-and-pink gills make them look as if they were designed by John Galliano —very fashionable Visitors are guided to walk outside around a courtyard with more than 10 types of Japanese frogs in their natural habitat before reaching the gift shop and exit ribbit” in my ears and realized that the amphibians had charmed their way into my heart a Washington-born and Tokyo-based photographer Places and Events,” which depicts various parts of the country through the perspective of the author Inn topped by grounded boat in tsunami-hit city to be torn down Analysis shows 3 more Chinese zodiac animals at Kitora Tomb Diplomat’s 1895 letter confesses to assassination of Korean queen Locals decry new school name listed in only 1 of 341 submissions Please upgrade to a more modern version to fully experience JapanToday site and for security reasons Looking for a weekend getaway from Tokyo? Head to Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka The JR Tokaido local line runs through Shizuoka The Limited Express Odoriko also takes you directly to Izukyu Shimoda from Tokyo Station if you wish to treat yourself to upgraded comfort and luxury Saphir Odoriko offers top-class service with elegant and streamlined interiors The extra-special ride provides you with the most relaxing and private setting while gazing at the marvelous seacoasts of Shizuoka Origins of the Saphir Odoriko Luxury Train The name “Saphir” comes from the blue sapphire color and jewel-like scenery of the Pacific Ocean “Odoriko” was retained as the same name as the original Odoriko train from 1981 based on Yasunari Kawabata’s novel “Izu no Odoriko” (The Dancing Girl of Izu) The train was remodeled several times until its latest 2021 E257 series Click here to read more Join the leading Asian tourist attraction to assist our diverse range of customers Don’t really need a break from Tokyo as I live in Osaka but I do like some of these fancy trains over here The only thing wrong with the Odoriko is the fact that while enjoying the views you may have to listen to kids screaming or see them running around unchecked everywhere Almost ruined my last ride earlier this year I remember watching this passing my station Usami and never did get to ride on it At time of my life I was into baseball traveling on trains to Tokyo If it was Tokyo I could always make the last train to Atami then catch to local train to Usami Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts A mix of what's trending on our other sites Aficionados tip their glass to the Kyushu region as the birthplace of shochu a traditional Japanese distilled alcoholic beverage But Tokyo's Izu island chain is stealing some of Kyushu's thunder as a new producer of the popular tipple Shochu produced in the Izu islands recently received Geographical Indication (GI) status from the National Tax Agency under the name of "Tokyo Shimazake," or Tokyo Island Shochu This was the fifth area the agency designated the place of origin of a shochu version this is the first area outside of the Kyushu and Okinawa regions to receive the prestigious GI status Breweries of the island chain hope that their brands will be boosted by the GI designation A promotional event was held at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward on Sept Tokyo Island Shochu is made from barley koji which plays a major role in the production of Japanese fermented products a National Tax Agency official said Tokyo Island Shochu has “the toasted aroma of barley and a refreshing herbaceous quality,” because the barley koji offers a unique flavor The official said it pairs well with sashimi because the oil of the raw fish and the deep shochu taste balance well against each other The official also told the audience that Tokyo Island Shochu had a unique beginning as the brew of criminals exiled to the islands and its uniqueness being produced in the volcanic soil of the islands in Tokyo The official also said that it contains a flavor not found in other alcoholic beverages a visiting professor at Kagoshima University told the audience that at the end of Edo Period (1603-1867) criminals who were former merchants and from the Satsuma domain They taught the islands’ residents how to produce shochu The Izu island chain had a disadvantage in that its soil was not suitable for growing rice but was conducive for producing barley malt knowledge and perseverance of the brewers gave birth to this unprecedented shochu," Samejima said A representative of the islands' shochu breweries asked imbibers to give their products a try “Our still small brewery is at the stage of trying to step out into the world," the representative said we want to spread our shochu to foreign visitors who are staying in Tokyo.”  More than a hundred people participated in the tasting event which was held at the end of the promotional event that day The participants enjoyed sampling Tokyo Island Shochu and dishes supervised by Marie Chiba an owner of a Japanese sake bar and a pioneer of “pairing” sake and various foods Famed shochu maker hopes to wow market with barley Oil fences set up on Izu isles to block waves of volcanic pumice Shochu from Miyazaki wins top prize in French contest Stay-at-home drinkers come to rescue of shochu industry Rain forecast in buckets along Pacific coast as typhoon nears Magic yourself to a coastal hot spring getaway Higashi Izu feels like a far-flung fantasy realm travelers are welcomed by the warm steam billowing from the town’s many historic drilling towers; venture a little further and you’ll find a dramatic coastline with cliffs plunging into the cerulean sea taking pride in local festivals and crafts And thanks to a newly developed digital map service exploring the magical onsen town has never been more hands-on or approachable Here are some of the best things to do and see in the area Higashi Izu transforms into a scene straight out of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away Over 800 red lanterns across the onsen area of Atagawa light up to cast a warm and will be available year-round; they’ve yet to go viral online so you can still enjoy the mystical spectacle without a crowd Surrounded by the sounds and scent of sea spray and steam you can watch the city transform under a fiery glow each evening at twilight an otherworldly pathway opens up between the earth and the heavens in Higashi Izu: The Moon Road The onsen area of Hokkawa has a panoramic view of the ocean When the full moon waxes over its coastline creating what appears to be a silvery path across the sea It’s considered one of Japan’s top 100 places for moon viewing; perhaps you can catch a glimpse of Princess Kaguya descending from her lunar home Higashi Izu has a long history of craftsmanship and the onsen resort of Inatori is one of the birthplaces of hina no tsurushi-kazari Many girls in Japanese households grow up with hina no tsurushi-kazari hung in their home during the springtime symbolism imbued in each embroidered ornament and the persimmon prays for the health and longevity of their daughters The Hina no Yakata museum has an impressive display of hina dolls year-round and you can try making your own hina no tsurushi-kazari doll at one of the workshops around Inatori You can enjoy a variety of delicious oranges depending on the month — citrus fragrance wafting through the city The locally crafted mikan wine makes for a unique and tart souvenir There are also several family-owned strawberry farms where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat ichigo hunting in the winter Higashi Izu is accessible from Tokyo via the express Odoriko Line Access the Higashi Izu digital map here A screengrab from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on the earthquake in the Izu islands TOKYO: Japan's remote Izu islands south of Tokyo were hit by a small tsunami on Tuesday (Sep 24) with no immediate reports of damage after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near an unpopulated island farther south in the Pacific Ocean No damage from the tsunami or the earthquake has been confirmed The meteorological agency previously said residents of Izu and Ogasawara islands must be prepared for a tsunami as high as 1m hitting the coast No major tremor was observed since the earthquake occurred undersea near the unpopulated Torishima island about 600km south of Tokyo along with the even more remote Ogasawara islands farther south have about a dozen inhabited islands and a combined population of about 24,000 as of last year according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us BAKU — The Tokyo metropolitan government is planning to develop a large-scale offshore wind farm off the coast of the Izu Islands Yuriko Koike announced Wednesday at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference By Yoichiro Tanaka / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer The envisioned farm would have a capacity of 1 gigawatt equivalent to that of a nuclear power plant it would be the nation’s largest wind power generation facility floating turbines would be anchored to the sea surface These turbines would be expected to meet the annual consumption of 900,000 households but the completion date is yet to be determined the metropolitan government heard its expert panel’s opinion that is suitable for offshore wind power generation.” Tokyo then proceeded with talks with the two towns and six villages of the Izu Islands about the location of the wind farm Japan has set a target of expanding its offshore wind capacity to over 5.7 gigawatts by fiscal 2030 the current total power output in five prefectures The national government is responsible by law for leading the development of an offshore wind farm whose capacity is 300,000 kilowatts or more and Tokyo will request that the government develop the facility after selecting its installation site based on ecosystem surveys and hearings from the fishing industry “A floating offshore wind power project is a huge challenge,” Koike told reporters after the COP29 meeting “We will carry out a number of verifications and move as quickly as possible.” Five zoos embracing this cozy winter tradition Capybaras have taken the internet by storm becoming the unexpected stars of social media and you’ll find endless videos of these mellow rodents lounging in steaming onsen baths or blissfully chomping on juicy watermelons Now imagine seeing these gentle giants in person their furry faces peeking out from the warm water It’s the perfect way to spend a cozy winter’s day if you can’t get enough of these adorable creatures The origins of capybara baths trace back to a chilly winter day in 1982 at Izu Shaboten Zoo in Shizuoka would happily settle into warm puddles left from cleaning This serendipitous discovery led to the creation of dedicated hot baths now a beloved custom at over 20 zoos across Japan several zoos formalized this tradition by establishing the “Capybara Open-air Bath Agreement,” ensuring the heartwarming spectacles continue to be a winter highlight These events have grown in popularity, with attractions such as the Capybara Watermelon Eating Contest in the summer and Japan’s famous Capybara Long Bath Championship in the winter features a representative capybara from each zoo competing to see who can soak the longest Here are our top picks for cozy capybara-watching adventures broccoli and even roses on Valentine’s Day Capybara Outdoor Baths Exhibit: November 1 Nagasaki Bio Park in Kyushu offers an up-close and interactive experience with its capybaras this park stands out for its hands-on feeding opportunities while also watching them laze about in designated petting zones The park is also home to two other internet sensations, namely the hippos that crush watermelons in their jaws during feeding time, and the charming horde of guinea pigs that line up in single file on a wooden bridge to head back to their pen.  Capybara Outdoor Baths Exhibit: November 26 At Nasu Animal Kingdom in Tochigi you’ll find a “Capybara Forest,” where these cuddly creatures bask in open-air baths during the colder months What makes this location special is the picturesque highland setting and the chance to see capybaras interact with other animals like the Patagonian mara in the zoo’s mixed-species exhibit Capybara Outdoor Baths Exhibit: December 8 Saitama Children’s Zoo in Saitama is a family favorite featuring an outdoor bath just for capybaras during winter Watch the capybaras relax as they freely soak in warm water occasionally stepping into bucket baths or enjoying the gentle stream of a waterfall bath.  The baths are elevated about 60 centimeters above the ground offering excellent views and making it easy to snap memorable photos two glass panels along the bath’s sides let visitors observe how the capybaras immerse themselves in the water from unique angles the zoo also offers other animal interactions such as feeding goats and petting rabbits Capybara Outdoor Baths Exhibit: December 1 Ishikawa Zoo is set in a lush green environment that perfectly complements its Capybara Bath a 400-liter rock bath featuring a mini waterfall locally grown yuzu fruits are added to the onsen for a fragrant touch On weekends and public holidays during the outdoor bath period the first 12 visitors to the baths can also enjoy a warming footbath with a view of the capybaras as well Two baby capybaras born at Izu Animal Kingdom are gaining popularity with visitors for their cute appearance The new stars were born to mother Koshian and father Zunda　on Sept They are 20 centimeters long and weigh about two kilograms Izu Animal Kingdom has a tradition of naming its capybaras after Japanese sweets and the zookeepers plan to give the babies their names soon “Please be sure to come and see how small and cute the babies are.” Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version who went missing Monday while swimming in the sea off the coast of Shimoda was found and rescued on Wednesday morning in the waters off Minami-Boso She was slightly dehydrated but not in a life-threatening condition The office believes that she had been drifting in a current for about 36 hours The woman was swimming with a friend at Shirahama Ohama Beach in Shimoda on Monday which searched for her but could not find her about 11 km off the coast of from Nojimasaki in Minami-Boso A crew member of a cargo ship that was passing by found her drifting with a swim ring Metrics details The magmatic character of early subduction zone and arc development is unlike mature systems Low-Ti-K tholeiitic basalts and boninites dominate the early Izu-Bonin-Mariana (IBM) system Basalts recovered from the Amami Sankaku Basin (ASB) underlying and located west of the IBM’s oldest remnant arc This was 3 million years after subduction inception (51-52 Ma) represented by forearc basalt (FAB) at the tipping point between FAB-boninite and typical arc magmatism distinct compared to mid-ocean ridge (MOR) ASB basalts transferred rapidly from pressures (~0.7-2 GPa) at the plagioclase-spinel peridotite facies boundary to the surface Vestiges of a polybaric-polythermal mineralogy are preserved in this basalt and were not obliterated during persistent recharge-mix-tap-fractionate regimes typical of MOR or mature arcs Basalt-dominated back-arc basins generated by seafloor spreading have formed during intervals in the history of most of the western Pacific arcs These features have developed over several tens of millions of years The trace element and isotopic characteristics of arc magmas are distinctive compared with the basalts of mid-ocean ridges (MORB) and those of isolated ocean islands (OIB) such as Hawaii The distinctiveness derives from the fact that arc magmas have compositions modulated by the involvement of slab-derived fluids and melts and soluble trace elements entrained therein established the broad tectonic and temporal framework in and during which the respective arcs were initiated Prior to the establishment of a (quasi-) steady state in a given subduction zone system the initial magmatic outputs in nascent arcs are of prime interest for their potential in revealing fundamental characteristics such as the nature of the earliest mantle wedge temporal changes in the inputs from the subducted slab and petrological characteristics that serve to identify examples in the geological record The evidence for slab-derived trace element additions is equivocal in the basalts; enrichments in Rb and U relative to other potentially fluid-mobile and rare earth elements (REEs) can be attributed to seafloor alteration in place rather than derived from the subducted slab we examine the most important petrological characteristics of the basalt comprising Unit 1 of ASB basalt and explore the distinctive conditions under which it was generated aluminous spinel-olivine-plagioclase-clinopyroxene-bearing tholeiites derived from hot refractory peridotite at pressures ranging from ~0.7 to 2 GPa a Medium-grained basalt from subunit 1c (78R3 21–25) including clinopyroxene (Cpx) and plagioclase (Pl) crystals (crossed polars) b Fine-grained basalt (84R1 84–87) from subunit 1e with small crystals of clinopyroxene and plagioclase (crossed polars) c Back-scatter electron images of spinel; darker colour within the red dash line is aluminous spinel (Sp); brighter colour outside the red dash line is symplectitic magnetite (Mt) d Transmitted light image of the same spinel shown in c Al-rich core surrounded by magnetite-rich rim outside the red dash line Subunits a and e have the highest Mg number decreasing through f and d to subunits b and c clinopyroxene for all subunits spans a similar range of Al (tetrahedrally- and octahedrally coordinated) N-MORB represents normal mid-ocean ridge basalt Yellow circles are data for subunit 1c and blue-green circles for subunit 1e Plagioclase has a greater preference for Eu2+ than clinopyroxene and the presence or otherwise of negative Eu anomalies in clinopyroxene is an indicator of prior plagioclase fractionation from a specific magma host The overall range of Eu anomalies calculated using measured chondrite-normalised abundances of the specific elements in Eu/√(Sm∗Gd) with a mean value of expected/measured Eu = 0.88 (±0.09) Even the clinopyroxene with the highest Mg numbers in the most primitive subunits have this level of negative Eu anomaly; accordingly we infer saturation with plagioclase prior to clinopyroxene in all subunits of Unit 1 The mineralogy of Unit 1 ASB basalts is also distinctive A crystallisation sequence of spinel > olivine > plagioclase > clinopyroxene is inferred the high Mg number and strongly aluminous character of the clinopyroxene and persistence until eruption of this phase coupled with the presence of spinel spanning a large Cr-Al-Fe compositional range have not previously been identified in any ocean floor basalt These results reflect crystallisation of the clinopyroxene during ascent of the host melts possibly indicative of higher degrees of partial melting in the case of the former The prior melt-depleted mantle source became increasingly refractory during this process formed at the tipping point between FAB/boninite magmatism and typical arc development and derived from highly refractory mantle sources ASB basalt magma transferred rapidly from moderate pressures (~0.7–2 GPa) at the boundary between plagioclase- to spinel peridotite facies and were not obliterated during the recharge-mix-tap-fractionate regimes typical of MOR or mature arcs All samples used in this study were taken from core material recovered by the IODP Expedition 351 at Site U1438 Residual (working-half) core material together with archival half-core is stored in the Kochi repository Sample identification numbers used in this work are as mandated by the IODP Scanning electron microscopy in back-scattered electron imaging mode was used to characterize the morphology of the spinel in thin sections Analysis was carried out at the Key Laboratory of Submarine Geosciences current of 10 nA and beam spot diameter of 1μm Samples were coated with carbon prior to analysis In situ major element compositions of minerals were obtained using a Cameca SX-100 electron probe with four spectrometers at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) in Australian National University (ANU) and using JEOL-8200 electron probe at Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry (GIG) The operating conditions were: 15 kV of accelerating voltage and 1 μm of the diameter of the electron beam The counting times at the peaks were 10 s for Si Si and P were determined using Kα line obtained with a TAP crystal and all data were corrected with a ZAF program Systematic variation in the depths of slabs beneath arc volcanoes Global compilation of variations in slab depth beneath arc volcanoes and implications Melting of pelitic sediments at subarc depths: 2 viscosities and a parameterization of melt composition Parental arc magma compositions dominantly controlled by mantle-wedge thermal structure Ridge subduction sparked reorganization of the Pacific plate-mantle system 60-50 million years ago Plate convergence in the Indo-Pacific region Subduction initiation: spontaneous and induced Incipient subduction at the contact with stretched continental crust: the Puysegur Trench A transdisciplinary and community-driven database to unravel subduction zone initiation Subduction initiation terranes exposed at the front of a 2 Ma volcanically-active subduction zone Fore-arc basalts and subduction initiation in the Izu-Bonin-Mariana system Rapid subduction initiation and magmatism in the Western Pacific driven by internal vertical forces Late Cretaceous plume-induced subduction initiation along the southern margin of the Caribbean and NW South America: the first documented example with implications for the onset of plate tectonics Boninite and harzburgite from leg 125 (Bonin-Mariana forearc): a case study of magma genesis during the initial stages of subduction Subduction initiation and ophiolite crust: new insights from IODP drilling 2.0 and 2.5 GPa under anhydrous and H2O-undersaturated conditions: implications for the petrogenesis of high-Ca boninites and the influence of subduction components on mantle melting Early stages in the evolution of Izu–Bonin arc volcanism: new age The timescales of subduction initiation and subsequent evolution of an oceanic island arc Forearc ages reveal extensive short-lived and rapid seafloor spreading following subduction initiation Eocene volcanism during the incipient stage of Izu-Ogasawara Arc: geology and petrology of the Mukojima Island Group Ishizuka, O., Taylor, R. 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