You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience CAS News What do you want to be when you grow up? Ever since he could remember, John Fink had the answer to this age-old question Fink realized that his passion lies in mineralogy He also has an aptitude for chemistry and knew he wanted to pursue a career that would allow him to study the great outdoors Majoring in geology was a natural choice for him Fink is now a senior preparing to graduate from Miami this spring. Last summer, he was granted the opportunity to participate in the International Internship Program through the Institute For Planetary Materials He was encouraged to apply by professor of geology John Rakovan and assistant professor of geology Claire McLeod who had completed the internship as an undergraduate wrote his letter of recommendation for the program "The opportunity this internship experience provides to early career scientists in the field of the geosciences is world class and had a significant impact on my decision to pursue graduate-level education," McLeod said both in terms of scientific knowledge gain and community engagement and I have no doubt they will on John as well." which started his first semester freshman year gave him an exceptional edge in the highly competitive pool of applicants," said Rakovan "I am certain that this is one of the major factors that led to John being awarded the Misasa internship." John Fink and his project partner Ginga working in the lab Fink was assigned a research project based on mineralogy and crystallography "I performed mineral synthesis and analyzed structures synthesized in conditions close to the Earth's mantle and studied how different elements cycle through subduction zones," he said which is partly why the research was conducted there Misasa is also home to the Institute of Planetary Materials at Okayama University and its prestigious lab "My general lab duties were to synthesize materials and study them using a variety of analytical techniques," Fink said "Some techniques we used were Raman spectroscopy and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) to identify our synthesized material We then used magic-angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS-NMR) to study the crystalline structure of the materials we synthesized." Fink also expanded his worldview by experiencing Japanese culture firsthand He visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and attended a local festival in honor of Marie Curie who is celebrated in Misasa because of her research on radium he presented his findings to graduate students at Tokyo University which is a crater that was formed after the last eruption of Mt "That part of the trip made everything worth it." Fink also fondly remembers spending a day with the other interns at the Sea of Japan playing a traditional Japanese game that involved being blindfolded and smashing a watermelon with a bamboo stick he has accepted an internship at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton He plans to become a professor of geology or conduct research in a national lab after finishing graduate school and earning his PhD Fink said that this geology research experience has enabled him to have international connections specifically in Japan at a world-class lab "I diversified my world experience for future collaboration," he said "I developed scientific communication skills through networking in the scientific community can you do me a favor and analyze this sample?' and send it on to an international lab." Fink added that he would love to visit Japan again but he knows that this kind of experience is once in a lifetime this experience has set me up for the future I want to pursue," Fink said a Frenchman who was fascinated by and moved to Misasa Town in central Tottori Prefecture is working to tell many people around the world about the allure of this hot-spring town No article or any part there of may be reproduced without the express permission of the Cabinet Office. Copyright inquiries should be made through this form News UC Santa Cruz undergraduate Dominic Papia has been selected for a prestigious summer internship at one of Japan’s premier research centers the Institute for Study of Earth’s Interior (ISEI) at Okayama University in Misasa The first American chosen for this international internship program Papia will be one of ten interns from various countries working closely with ISEI faculty members this summer on active research projects in areas such as geochemistry and mineral physics professor of Earth and planetary sciences at UCSC the ISEI laboratories are among the best in the world in these fields a junior with a combined major in environmental studies and Earth and planetary sciences is currently enrolled in Gill’s course on magmas and volcanoes Gill told his students about the internship at the beginning of the quarter “I’ve always wanted to go to Japan,” he said “I’m looking forward to the cultural experience as well as the research experience.” conducting research at ISEI in the area of geochemistry and geochronology When he returns to UCSC for his senior year Papia hopes to work with Gill on a senior thesis project that builds on his internship experience he is considering going to graduate school to study igneous petrology (rocks of volcanic origin) Papia credits Gill’s course with sparking his interest in Earth sciences research “The class has really opened my eyes up to this field and inspired me to go in a new direction,” he said A teenager arrested after stabbing a teacher at a junior high school near Tokyo told police he desired to see "what would happen when someone is killed," investigative sources said Thursday The 17-year-old also said he chose to enter the Misasa Junior High School around noon as classes would be in session at that time He had at least three knives in his possession during the incident in Toda a high school student from the neighboring city of Saitama His name is being withheld because he is a minor the alleged assailant attempted to enter a classroom on the third floor of Misasa Junior High School through its back door at around 12:20 p.m on Wednesday while first-year students were taking an end-of-semester test A 60-year-old teacher acting as the exam proctor got into a scuffle with the student and suffered multiple injuries to his arms and lower torso including a deep stab wound in his abdomen The 28 students in the classroom at the time safely evacuated The suspect was restrained by teachers who rushed to the scene and he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as well as a smartphone and a knife from his home the teenager went to the school by bicycle and security camera footage showed a person who appeared to be the teen entering the compound "I was interested in killing anyone," the suspect was quoted as saying "I also wanted to see what would happen when someone is killed." The police are also looking into the teenager's possible involvement in a recent spate of dead mutilated cats found in the city of Saitama after he implied he was behind the incidents The cases came to light in mid-February when cat parts were found on a park bench and hanging from a climbing frame at an elementary school The body of a beheaded cat was also discovered partly buried in a field in the city of Saitama on Sunday What appeared to be the upper part of one was also found later that day on a road about 300 meters from the field Speaking at a regular press conference on Thursday Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said while the government has implemented seminars and other initiatives to prepare school staff for such events it will examine what happened at the school in Toda and take necessary safety measures Schools in Japan have improved safety measures since a 2001 incident in which a knife-wielding man entered an elementary school in Ikeda But while most schools have crisis management manuals in place challenges remain around the introduction of costly measures such as installing security cameras and hiring security guards Knife-wielding teen attacks teacher in school near Tokyo, arrested 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 Rural sites on Japan’s western Honshu island have launched starry night experiences to maximise the national and international recognition they have received for their beautiful night skies which was ranked among the top locations in the country for “star visibility” in a nationwide stargazing survey conducted by the Ministry of the Environment offers hot spring baths followed by stargazing Participants receive binoculars and a map of the night sky before being introduced to visible constellations and celestial bodies by expert guides “Visitors can enjoy both the town’s famous healing hot springs and clear night sky,” said a representative of Misasa Onsen Tourist Information Center adding that participants can expect “a sky filled with stars and a breathtaking view of the Milky Way” The experience is available for groups from April to November and is held in the planetarium in the case of bad weather a town recognised by the US-based non-profit International Dark-Sky Association as the first International Dark Sky Community in Japan and Asia In addition to its stargazing tours and festivals held to showcase the starry skies visitors can now use giant telescopes and enjoy a trip to space in 3D There are also opportunities for guests to dine on local cuisine under starry skies The experience is a collaboration between chefs according to Kenji Fujioka of the local tourism and exchange division Starry sky activities played a key role in 2022 in boosting domestic tourism to Chugoku a region in western Honshu consisting of Tottori so travel agents are expecting similar interest from the international market as Japan’s tourism recovery continues Seafront stays and heritage charm at Penang Marriott Hotel Is Your Business Listed On TTGmice Planner Online The Catholic Church in the European Union Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union Archbishop of Luxembourg and President of COMECE and co-celebrated by the Bishop Delegates of the Episcopates of the 27 EU Member States Lebeaupin (1945-2021) was the Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union from 2013 to 2021 The settings of the event will comply with the COVID-19 rules established by the local authorities 8.6MW sodium-sulfur (NAS) battery system to offer backup and load balancing The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has deployed a new backup battery system at a ground station site in Nagano Prefecture NGK Insulators said the NAS batteries were deployed at the Misasa Deep Space Station (MDSS) in Saku The sodium-sulfur (NAS) battery-based energy storage system has a rated capacity of 8,640 kilowatt-hours and an output of 1,200 kilowatts NAS batteries are rated at 4,500 full cycle discharges or a 15-year calendar life NAS batteries will be used to supply electric power to facilities such as the large-scale antenna The system will also stabilize the power supply amid any instantaneous voltage drops and also provide load balancing to the grid The order for the batteries was received from Meidensha Corporation as part of an upgrade to the site NGK said NAS batteries were chosen for use because they have a track record of being set up at JAXA Tanegashima Space Center alongside high capacity and discharge time The MDSS site was completed in 2021 and features a 54-meter dish communicating with spacecraft in the X- and Ka- band frequencies JAXA also operates the Usuda Deep Space Center ground station in the Saku area According to previous news 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[email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Mayor Eric Adams promised to build more shelters – but advocates are slamming his tactics as retreading old policies that have failed to address the underlying problems Sinthia Vee is not sure where her art supplies went. “That’s a big old question mark,” she said, sitting outside Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood, on a recent sunny afternoon. It will rain soon. Vee said she was sitting in solidarity with others from New York’s homeless community who – like her – had just had their encampments removed. Read moreA painter at heart whose only idea of her age is “old enough to remember a lot of things from the 80s” Vee was now worrying about the medicine bags and art supplies she had kept in her tent that were now missing “I lost a bunch of things that day because it was insane and we moved around a lot.” like many other belongings of homeless people the city is trying to remove This haze – of where things went, where things go – has become a common experience for those trying to survive the string of removal of homeless encampments across the city under its new Democratic mayor, Eric Adams. Adams is building up to keeping promises he made on the campaign trail on addressing the problem of homelessness by building more shelters In recent years, New York City has seen a surge in homelessness: in February alone there were nearly 50,000 people in the homeless shelters whereas the total number of homeless people in shelters was only a little over double that number in all of 2021 During his campaign, Adams said that he would pair up police with mental health service providers to address homelessness and that there is “nothing dignified about sleeping on the streets” But homeless advocates have slammed Adams’s tactics as simply retreading old policies that have failed to meaningfully address the underlying problems causing homelessness and are more geared to generating sympathetic headlines in the city’s media who has been on the streets since he was a teenager has been on the frontlines of protests against the city’s strict moves against homeless people since Adams became mayor in January He said while every administration has controversial measures against homelessness it’s Adams’s “toxic” rhetoric on the issue that makes him stand out “I think fascism works like that – as soon as there’s a tightening of the belt or any sort of shift into harder times that fascist and oppressive elements within countries will immediately try to attack the most vulnerable,” he said it’s not just a loss of their homes but also a loss of their place of belonging and safety Grima is among those who have been brutalized in his efforts to stop being removed the officials came and told him and his friends they could sleep there but would have to remove their tents “They ended up coming to the conclusion that we could sleep in the cold and wet so long as we didn’t cover ourselves [and] that we couldn’t have a tent to protect ourselves from the elements,” he added Police conducted a sweep of a homeless encampment adjacent to Tompkins Square Park on 16 April Photograph: Derek French/REX/ShutterstockIn late April for trying to hold down his tent during a raid He was made to wear an ankle shackle at the hospital and was cuffed to his bed for hours before he was taken to jail The mayor’s office said they don’t authorize any arrests but the New York police department (NYPD) is part of the multi-agency taskforce that is participating in the sweeps The NYPD acknowledged the arrests in a statement claiming most people from the community have been “cooperative” and a “small number” of people were arrested “There have been instances where individuals who have taken over public spaces to create encampments have interfered with city employees carrying out the clearing operations,” the agency said “In those cases a small number of people have been taken into custody and issued summonses.” a homeless advocate at the Safety Net Project of the Urban Justice Center said even though a lot of people had their belongings organized and cleaned their belongings weren’t spared from being thrown away “Somebody’s encampment looks like somebody’s living room,” he said Tents in Tompkins Square park in New York City Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesMike Rodriguez whose encampment was removed during the initial round from under the BQE bridge in Brooklyn said he had already sorted out his and his partner’s belongings when he got the notice because there were things he and his partner The mayor’s office said because each encampment is given prior notice the authorities remove the belongings when they arrive there and the location hasn’t been cleared For those whose belongings are thrown away the only option is to call 311 to report it Two days after Grima’s arrest, the mayor’s office announced a $171m addition to the budget to add more shelters and beds But many advocates say Adams’s focus on shelters as a solution doesn’t make a difference for the community because shelters aren’t an answer for them Only five people accepted offers to move to a shelter This is because most homeless people don’t consider the shelters safe and some say the staff themselves can be hostile and abusive “The staff can say whatever they want – they call you names “They do this to senior citizens and disabled people.” He said people are “passed around” from one shelter to another for “advocating for themselves” in response to queries about the alleged abuse said they are “committed to prioritizing the safety of clients The homeless population was also particularly vulnerable during the pandemic and putting them in shelters during this time put them more at risk – as well as the public people were made to live with about 20 others in a room They were made to leave the shelters between 9am and 4pm “It’s like they actually created a situation where the pandemic could spread more and it affected everyone,” he said New York City’s homeless population outside shelters were significantly less affected by the pandemic than those in shelters during the first year of the pandemic The population in shelters had 12 times the confirmed cases of Covid compared with those outside the shelters The Black homeless community had the highest number of cases both in and out of shelters Rodriguez and Wolf came from different generations and different parts of the country but they arrived at the same crossroad of a homeless policy that has upended their vulnerable lives Vee hopes to someday have her own art exhibition Gima wants to have a #Me Too moment for the shelters that will expose their conditions “Hopefully we fight from the streets because it’s not going to come from the top,” he said A sign at a protest against the sweeping of homeless encampments in the East Village on 8 April Photograph: John Nacion/NurPhoto/REX/ShutterstockRodriguez and Wolf spend their days scrapping metals to earn a living and buy their food As it began pouring on a cloudy April afternoon they stood protected under the BQE bridge and surrounded by piles of discarded items – cardboard boxes He’d have to start clearing the items under the bridge “After all,” he gestured towards one of the high-rises towering over the bridge “those guys pay $3,000 per month for the view Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report Saitama Prefecture--A male intruder suspected of slashing a teacher at a junior high school here on March 1 has also admitted to mutilating several cats and scattering their body parts and injured a male teacher in his 60s with a blade Police received an emergency call about the attack at 12:25 p.m. Investigative sources quoted the suspect as saying that he wanted to kill someone The injured teacher was conscious when he was taken to a hospital The suspect also admitted to his involvement in the cases of cat body parts left in elementary school playgrounds and parks in Saitama city At least five incidents were reported in February Police and parents stepped up patrols of the area following the grisly discoveries parents on alert after mutilated cats discovered Teacher arrested for mixing bleach into curry for elementary kids Police suspect blow by teacher killed nursery school student Four arrested in connection with robbery-murder in western Tokyo Police file new charges on Abe murder suspect Yamagami Bloodstained clothes found at home of suspect in triple murder 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 Located along the coast of the Sea of Japan the prefecture of Tottori — located in the country’s Chugoku region — seems largely untouched by modern growth and development it maintains longstanding cultural traditions But what makes this western part of Japan stand out even more is its impressive nature-rich surroundings and its seasonal foods such as massively sized crabs fished from the sea or ripe pears plucked from a tree Here are the five top things to do during a visit to Tottori Hakuto ShrineThis Shinto shrine is allegedly the setting for an ancient Japanese myth about the white rabbit of Inaba this hare tricks sea creatures — referred to as sharks or dragons — into serving as a bridge for him to get across the ocean from Oki Island to Japan’s mainland the mythological rabbit brags about his trickery and The rabbit eventually gets help from two brothers who bathe him in freshwater the hare assists one of the brothers in winning a princess’ hand in marriage Hakuto Shrine is now considered to be a shrine for lovers As visitors walk up a hill lined with rabbit statues they’ll also find various amulets in the shape of a rabbit.Karoich Fish Market and KaiyouteiLocals come to the Karoich Fish Market to shop for snow crab eel and various fish that come from Tottori Port specialty foods and other cooking ingredients a restaurant adjacent to the market that features a private dining area and a stocked fish tank visitors can taste in-season crab or other freshly caught seafood www.karoichi.jp Misasa Onsen and Misasa Onsen Misasakan The town of Misasa is known for its hot springs which are renowned for highly regarded therapeutic properties and high levels of naturally occurring radon guests can experience a Japanese onsen (hot springs) during their stay The Japanese bathing custom involves soaking in a natural hot spring inside communal areas separated by gender Misasa Onsen Misasakan features a Japanese garden setting and tatami-matted rooms Dining options include kaiseki (a multicourse banquet feast) and guests can wear a provided yukata (traditional Japanese casual kimono) throughout their stay www.spa-misasa.jp a massive volcanic mountain within the western part of the Tottori Prefecture is recognized not only for its grand size — the highest in the region — and its sheer beauty but also for its significance as a sacred place a Buddhist temple within the town of Daisen that has served as training center for the syncretic Shugendo religion It also marks a popular trailhead that goes up Mount Daisen to an area known as Misen Peak Pro tip: Go a little farther on this trail to find Ogamiyama Shrine Active travelers should note that Mount Daisen also has a separate network of hiking trails of different lengths for varying abilities www.japan.travel  Tottori Sand DunesTottori has miles of sand dunes that visitors can walk the Tottori Sand Dunes resulted from the elements gradually removing bits of sediment from the nearby Chugoku Mountains and out to the Sea of Japan with the deposits eventually making their way back onshore A visitor’s center across the way from the dunes tells more about the area’s history geology and typography through exhibits and a brief video presentation the Sand Dunes Museum displays impressively detailed sand sculptures crafted by artisans from around the world biking or — weather-permitting — a camel ride www.japan.travel Tottori has two airports: Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport (also known as Tottori Airport and based in Tottori City) on the eastern side of the prefecture which is in Sakaiminato on the western side All Nippon Airways flies to Tottori Airport from Toyko’s Haneda Airport and Osaka’s Kansai International Airport.If traveling by rail Tokyo or Kyoto via the bullet train or a limited-express train to stations in Tottori City or Yonago get around with a rental car or via Kururi or Kirin Jishi Loop buses The latter operates only on weekends and national holidays Copyright © 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 301 Route 17 N, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: (201) 902-2000 A knife-wielding teenager on Wednesday trespassed into a junior high school in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo and attacked a teacher who tried to stop him from entering a classroom The 17-year-old was subdued by teachers at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder "I wanted to kill anyone," he was quoted by police as saying Students of the Misasa Junior High School in Toda were not hurt as they exited the classroom where they were taking a test but the case may prompt calls to review school safety measures as the suspect managed to make his way into the third floor of the school building whose name is being withheld because he is a minor is a high school student from the neighboring city of Saitama he has also hinted at his involvement in a recent spate of dead The police said the teenager had attempted to enter the classroom and got into a scuffle with a 60-year-old teacher who had been proctoring He slashed the teacher's upper body several times The 60-year-old's injuries were not life-threatening The students at one point were evacuated to the school's ground Schools in Japan have stepped up safety measures ever since a knife-wielding man entered an elementary school in Ikeda and killed eight students and wounded 15 others in 2001 While most schools have crisis management manuals in place introducing costly measures such as installing security cameras and hiring security guards have remained challenging Kawasaki high schooler stabbed in street, minor arrested Crimes in Japan rise in 2022 for 1st time in 20 years Suspect in attack on Japanese sociologist Miyadai killed himself .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Brian SteeleCassandra Peterson.jpg who portrays the character "Elvira" in numerous films BOSTON - When Cassandra Peterson was casting her 1988 film "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark," a dashing young unknown named Brad Pitt auditioned for a role She thought he was too attractive for the character but so handsome she jotted down a note: "Yum yum." 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The ancient shrines and temples, local myths, and hiking paths of Mt. Daisen and Mt. Mitoku revealed long forgotten Japan Mitoku & Japan’s Most Dangerous National Monument A vertical cliff on Mt. Mitoku grasps Japan’s “most dangerous national monument,” which is how government tourism officials describe a wooden temple whose actual name is Nageiredo Nageiredo balances on roughly hewn timber stilts on the edge of a cave in the middle of a craggy precipice No one knows who constructed this unique cultural artifact and how they built it 1,300 years ago A local legend explains that a monk with mystical powers threw the temple onto the mountainside Mere humans cannot get closer than approximately fifty meters Nageiredo exists for the sole use of mountain gods You need not be a godlike hiker to visit it but out-of-shape or acrophobic travelers should think twice before attempting to approach Nageiredo Scaling the steep trail often requires grasping winding tree roots The earthen path is slippery in many places climbers have broken bones or died after slipping off trails—but the climb is worth the risk You’ll pass through the same invigorating mountainous forest habitat that monks and pilgrims have been traveling since the year 706 when Priest En No Gyoja founded Mt Mitoku became active centers of Shugen-do in Western Japan Sometimes simplistically described as a “mountain religion,” Shugen-do uniquely combines Buddhism Shugen-do priests since the first millennium have embraced ascetic practices Many rejected materialism and lived austerely in the mountains Meditating under waterfalls during winter was common—some ascetic Buddhists today still do Shugen-do priests were also formidable warriors who protected their mountains and other sacred spots from opposing religious factions as well as the ravages of industry To embark on a pursuit of spiritual purity or to just enjoy the incredible vistas and nature of Mt. Mitoku, begin your trek at Sanbutsuji Temple located an hour drive from tiny Tottori Airport explains that focusing on nature is like experiencing Zen He advised visitors to go to the mountain to show appreciation and give thanks repent!) “Rokkon shojo” (Purify the six senses!) as they move up the mountain a gatekeeper at the entrance will inspect your shoe soles and in inclement weather are all forbidden For seven hundred yen (about six US dollars) which one hiker swore gripped the path more firmly than modern hiking boots you will miss the stories that weave history and the forest trail you walk bordered with carved stone religious statues covered with years of green moss A guide will teach the proper way to swing a wooden beam into the side of a person-sized bell suspended along the path by thick crossbeams The sonorous vibrations inform the mountain gods that you are approaching—striking the bell is great fun How monks carried a two-ton bell to one of the high mountain temples along the route is an unfathomable mystery British ex-pat Richard Pearce, now a Tottori resident and expert on local folklore and nature, enjoys introducing English speaking visitors to the mysterious, sacred, and natural treasures of Mt. Mitoku. Pearce also conducts snowshoeing tours (richard@bushidojapan.com) The trail ends at the vertiginous 90-degree bluff where Nageiredo Temple is impossibly perched only expert rock climbers could enter this national treasure of Japan look around at the scenery of undulating mountains and valleys and snap some pics before carefully descending try the Tottori après workout activity of soaking aching muscles in a steamy hot spring and then restore your energy with succulent crab and other seafood from the blue depths of the nearby sea and with mouthwatering yellow pears and colorful produce from local farms and fields The nearby hot spring town called Misasa Onsen includes enchanting cobblestone lanes Misasa Onsen is a great place to let your hair down—Japanese style Both men and women can enjoy river viewing and bathing nude inside of a highly visible outdoor rock-lined bath next to the town`s central bridge After climbing in the footsteps of ascetic monks you might want to experience other aspects of Japanese culture—the hedonistic practices of luxuriating in thermal mineral water and stuffing oneself with gourmet meals Ryokan Ohashi is a nationally registered cultural property Master artisans used timber from neighboring forests Townspeople have built or renovated luxurious ryokan alongside Misasa’s gently splashing river and the romantic calls of night birds and frogs slip between the panes of glass that separate guests in their warm rooms from the night air Don a loose Japanese yukata (a light gown) and walk through the luxurious hotel to the baths men are asked to bathe in one bathing area while the other is for women the designations change so that men and women can enjoy both areas during their stay A steamy indoor room with rocky baths is one bathing section The other has indoor baths and an outdoor bath made of aromatic cypress Both facilities are spacious and luxurious hotel staff will lay traditional soft Japanese futons on the floor of your room feast on the gourmet art of Ryokan Ohashi’s top chef who has received some of Japan’s highest awards for Japanese cuisine Choose to enjoy your meal in your spacious room or to dine in private grand and elegant banquet rooms waitstaff briefly extinguish the lights before carrying illuminated bowls of fresh crab to your table the glowing bowls symbolize fishing boats drifting at night on black seas is soon restored so you can savor a seemingly endless selection of exquisite Japanese dishes with your eyes and mouth you must face difficult choices: walk along the river or eat more local dishes.You could also go hiking or snowshoeing with guide Richard Pierce in the nearby fields Less than two hours away by car, Mt. Daisen presents another fantastic option gently ascending slopes soar from an almost round base to the 5,672-feet-high crown of pure white snow In autumn expect a kaleidoscope of fall colors Daisen’s history and culture include nature protection which even applied to the emperor of Japan and other locals feared a demon that guarded the mountain Stories said it would tear intruders apart with its sharp beak The demon served gods that lived in the crown of the mountain just four Shinto priests a year were allowed to climb to Mt.Daisen`s peak but this was permitted only for a religious ceremony named Oyama No Mohitori where at a sacred pond they collected medicinal herbs and filled the buckets with water They carried the holy water downhill to Ogamiyama Jinja an ancient shrine built for worshipping Mt Shinto priests today continue the water collecting ceremony every July 15 Their followers built over 100 Buddhist temples Thousands of warrior monks resided in and around Daisen Town many Buddhist temples across Japan were burned during a period of government persecution of Buddhism a Japanese newspaper company sent an expedition to Daisen’s summit filled with wild animals and imagined mythical beasts hiking and snowshoeing trails connect the scraggly rocky peaks of volcanic Mt Just 100 residents live in Daisen Town today The small number of remaining shrines and temples are invaluable cultural treasures in the middle of alpine meadows waterfalls and rivers that you can drink from and almost certainly the most abundant natural beech and cedar forests in Western Japan and the monk might even take you on a snowshoe trip around Daisen Temple and Ogamiyama Shrine and melted snow that sparkles and slides down Mt Sainokawara was known as the river that separated earth and heaven To protect the spirits of recently departed children who were in limbo between heaven and earth parents built triangular cairns with riverbank stones you might discover a just-built riverside rock cairn with a child’s doll or toy left at the apex Winter drops layers of fluffy white snow on the dark brown thatched roofs of centuries-old weather-worn wooden temples and shrines Trails curve around snow-bent birch trees in woods so silent that you can hear snowflakes brushing your jacket You might think that the mountain is like a vast open chapel.You can feel why people worshipped Mt Considering it’s small population, Daisen Town has several impressive snowshoeing guides and winter sports facilities. Mr. Kuruma is recommended because of his encyclopedic knowledge of local flora and fauna. Ask for him at the Daisen Information Center (81 0859-52-2502). The name of largest outdoor sports company in the area is Mori-no-Kuni Daisen is included within the much larger Daisen-Oki National Park bicycle trails and much more for outdoor sports enthusiasts Many regions of Japan offer the same opportunities for sports but only remote Tottori prefecture provides these activities in the midst of such a rich physical environment and cultural heritage To experience the mountains of Tottori, book a flight to Japan Greg Goodmacher loves water when it falls as snow He enjoys his life in Japan and aims to share his joy through his writing His full-time position is university professor at Keiwa College in Shibata Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version 　滋賀県の三日月大造知事が広島県庁を訪れ、山根健嗣副知事と平和施策を巡って意見交換した。三日月知事は次世代に戦争や被爆の悲惨さを伝えるため被爆地との連携を強める.. 　今回の調査では、壁画制作が実現しなかった主な理由として、広島訪問から２年と経（た）たない間にヘリングが他界したことが挙げられるという結論に至った。５月１８日ま.. 　「核廃絶は使命。このままでは死ねない」。その決意を胸に、広島で被爆した金本弘さん（８０）＝名古屋市＝が４月３０日、米ニューヨークの国連本部に集った各国の外交官.. 　１９４６年５月１日。中国新聞社が雑誌「月刊中国」を創刊した。広島市上流川町（現中区）の本社で印刷。「雑誌と言へば中央と考へられてゐた旧観念を脱し、地方文化の昂.. 　いつからだろうか。喜びあふれる光景が大通りになじんできたのは。広島市中心部を東西に貫く平和大通りは今月、鶴見橋から新己斐橋までの約４キロが全通して６０年を迎え.. 　私は長崎で生まれ育ったが、反戦・反核に対する思いが絶えず心の中で燃えていたかといえばそうではない。平穏に、平凡に暮らしてきた。それでも、先人たちの話を聞きなが.. 　中村キース・ヘリング美術館で５月１８日まで開催中の「Ｋｅｉｔｈ　Ｈａｒｉｎｇ：　Ｉｎｔｏ　２０２５　誰がそれをのぞむのか」展は、ヘリングの幼少期を振り返ること.. 　１９６６年、１９歳で中学を卒業した川下ヒロエさん（７９）＝広島市東区＝はこの年、被爆者健康手帳を取得した。当時住んでいたのは北九州市。母兼子さん（２０１４年に.. 　国際社会は危機感を持ち、歯止めの議論に入るべきだ。スウェーデンのストックホルム国際平和研究所（ＳＩＰＲＩ）が、２０２４年の世界の軍事費支出を発表した。２兆７１.. 　動物文学で知られる椋鳩十（むくはとじゅう）に、おどろおどろしい題名の異色作がある。「地獄島とロシア水兵」だ。舞台は萩の沖合４５キロに浮かぶ見島。１２０年前の５.. 　全ての命を守るため―をテーマに掲げていた。ローマ教皇フランシスコによる６年前の来日である。被爆地広島、長崎のほか、地震・津波・原発事故という三重の災害に見舞わ.. 俳優の吉永小百合さんは、これまで胎内被爆者の芸者を演じた「夢千代日記」などに出演してきたほか、原爆詩朗読CD「第二楽章」を制作しています。中国新聞創刊１３０周年記念として、３編の朗読映像を公開します。(写真は三浦憲治氏撮影) 中国軍管区司令部で被爆した八木さんの革脚絆＝１９７３年、八木実さん寄贈（撮影・山田尚弘） Poetry loving fans in Lilongwe will have an early Christmas treat this Sunday as Chia Productions brings Kutsendera 2016 Msangulutso Wa Alakatuli at M1 Centre Point Chia Productions Public Relations Manager Nafe Misasa said Kutsendera 2016 festival this Sunday 2016 is both pre-Christmas entertainment and an end of year poetry festival by Chia Productions aimed at thanking poetry loving fans for the support they have given to the poet industry and all poet events organised by their company in 2016 “This is a big show that intends to appreciate fans for supporting the growth of poet industry in the country.” He said we would like to express our gratitude to our fans through this show for their continued support to poet industry and us as Chia Productions during all poetry events that we have been organising in 2016 “We appreciate this support because together we have contributed to the course of promoting the growth of poet industry in the country.” Misasa disclosed that Nyamalikiti Nthiwatiwa India and Wantali Savala Gogoda are among the Malawi’s renowned poets to share the stage on the day “We would like to make this show more memorable Atcheya and Aunt Gate will be there also” he added Kutsendera 2016 show will also include live musical performance from Innocent Chitimbe Timveni and PL FM will also spice up the show by showcasing their music mixing skills “Since we are approaching Christmas and New Year festive season Chia Productions has added more fan to the show the audience should expect some fun competitions and more surprises including fantastic Christmas gifts on the day.” He promised City Phone Technologies and By Faith Investments have also sponsored the event as a way of thanking their customers the show will start from 1 pm and that fans will be required to pay at the gate an entry fee of K1500 per individual but K1000 for advance tickets which are available at Kafoteka Filling Station Garani Mw1 behind K99 shop and at Glob Star Ntopwa Super Boys owner Isaac Jomo Osman and six of his players have been banned and fined by the National.. Sana Food Court will host Mkumano wa Alakatuli on October  15 according to one of the organizers Nafe Misasa will be organized in a way to celebrate the pride of all the mothers and women in the country “We would want families and individuals to cerebrate a day in style and that they should go home with memories of a wonderful day,” he said This is the first time for Sana Food Court to host such an event a shift from the usual places in Lilongwe like M1 Center Point and Waka Waka Hotel “This is a place where people of all walks of life can go without looking over their shoulders Unlike other venues where they are drinking joints this is the one that will accommodate those who don’t drink beer to enjoy with their families too,” said Misasa the first 10 people who will come with their mothers will receive gifts Among those to perform are Nyamalikiti Nthiwatiwa Misasa also said that the show will be spiced up by live performances of Innocent Chitimbe of Chikondi cha Mayi fame and Kaka Sponsered by Super Sakuwa Malata Limited and Imbiza Multipurpose Herb advanced tickets are selling at K1500 while people will have to pay K2000 at the door Selling points for the tickets will be announced soon Malawi media are against the presence of ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) cadres Mighty Wanderers inspirational captain Joseph ‘Shakira’ Kamwendo has disputed rumours going around in town that he is intending to quit the Nomads for Blue Eagles after he was spotted in Area 30 on Wednesday Blue Eagles General Secretary Akis Muwanga confirmed on Friday that Kamwendo alongside another former  Mighty Wanderers midfielder Nafe Misasa  came to Area 30 but he insisted that he was not aware what business brought them there but l cannot confirm it here that they came to join us People visit area 30 on a number of issues and l do not know what brought them here,” said Muwanga to Zodiak radio however stressed that as a club they cannot hesitate to sign the duo because they are skilful players who can fit well at Area 30 Kamwendo has pledged his future to the Wanderers club explaining that he went to Area 30 to visit friends on his way back from  his  home village in Mchinji District Msasa,who recently announced his resignation from the Nomads following some problems also denied that he is heading to Blue Eagles l resigned from Wanderers but l have not yet made up on my mind on which team to join,” said Msasa Mighty Wanderers general secretary David Kanyenda accused some people (who he declined to mention) of being in the fore front creating such stories knowing they are vying for posts at the club “Some people who are vying for posts at the club are the ones trying to bring confusion at our club Tell them to leave Wanderers alone because as far as we know Kamwendo is a true Nomad and he can bleed blue blood not red even if you can hack him with a knife,” said Kanyenda Last year was a pain up most of us our a....s just as it might have turned a gold mine.. Mighty Wanderers FC have reportedly kicked out their long serving midfielder Nafe Msasa from the club Wanderers general secretary David Kanyenda told Zodiak TNM Soccer Show on Monday that he will disclose more information on the matter next week Kanyenda stressed that the Nomads do not tolerate indiscpline Kamwendo ‘missing in action’ Flames’ captain Joseph Kamwendo has reportedly not returned to his Mozambican club Desportivo Liga Maculmana after.. we saw the continuation of the battle between Misasa and Yumigahama Yumigahama displayed his combatant style and showed why he is known as the “Martial Arts Savant.” We have also witnessed a glimpse of Yumigahama’s past He was planning to betray the Kengan Association from the beginning Misasa joins the Kengan team to take revenge from Yumigahama we will discuss the outcome of round 4 and the next chapter’s release Kengan Omega Chapter 78 was released yesterday under the title of “Scope of the Rules.” In this chapter This round is a special match which will fight under the special rules tried to take down Yumigahama by playing a trick under the special rule We will learn about the fighting style of Misasa and how has he has been appointed as the “8th Fang of Metsudo.” Round 4 will go on for another 2-3 chapters it’s difficult to predict the outcome of the battle in the beginning we will notice the combatant style of both the fighters we can predict the outcome from the Reddit spoilers the outcome of this round will come under the Kengan’s favor We will also place our bets on Misasa’s winning so we are pretty sure that Sandrowich Sensei will not let him win this round all we have to watch is the awesomeness of this round Kengan Omega Chapter 79 will release next week on September 24 There is no news about the hiatus next week Fans can read the latest chapter of Kengan Omega on the official website of Kengan Ashura manga Kengan Omega is a weekly schedule manga; therefore you can read the latest chapter of the Kengan Omega Manga online as soon as they are released on the official website for Kengan Omega MangaStream You can also read Kengan Omega Manga unofficially from the mangafreak website © 2021 DigiStatement - All Rights Reserved © 2021 DigiStatement - All Rights Reserved