Jessica's post about here cats got a big response. In case you missed it, here's an update.
2013-12-20 19:50 JST 2013 Jessica's post about here cats got a big response. In case you missed it, here's an update. Jessica And Rob's Adventure : Hanging With Kagonyan's Cats http://jessicaandrobertg.blogspot.jp/2013/12/hanging-with-ka … ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 1 · Comments: 0 ← 2013-12-20 19:48 JST 2013-12-20 22:39 JST → Around this time … 2013-12-26 13:09 JSTA woman's body was found in the burnt remains of her home in Tamana. An autopsy revealed that she had not inhaled smoke from the fire so the police are investigating the possibility that she was murdered and then arson was committed in an attempt to cover up the murder.「熊本の女性死亡火災、殺人と放火の疑いで捜査」TBS News i 2013-12-24 22:10 JSTHere's something about the Annual Naked Man Festival to be held on January 19th (Sun), in Nagasu. There's nice picture that will give you good idea of what to expect.https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/kumamoto-jet/QrPWJO7fXOw/NBNNpBLS02sJGoogle Groups 2013-12-22 14:43 JSTHere's a report on Mt. Aso and the Nakadake crater:http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2013/12/21/travel/hot-times-in-the-realm-of-mount-aso/Hot times in the realm of Mount Aso 2013-12-23 08:53 JSTA wild boar (inoshishi) made an appearance in Kumamoto yesterday.http://news.tbs.co.jp/20131222/newseye/tbs_newseye2086815.html「熊本中心部の住宅街にイノシシ出没」TBS News i 2013-12-20 22:39 JSTHere's a story about the removal of the Arase Dam and Shoko Tsuru, one of the key figures in the successfyl campaign to remove the dam. The article mentions interest from Korea, which is facing similar environmental problems.http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/12/19/national/rivers-savior-still-sees-work-ahead/#.UrRG0XkiZEwRiver's savior still sees work ahead 2013-12-20 19:50 JSTJessica's post about here cats got a big response. In case …Jessica And Rob's Adventure : Hanging With Kagonyan's Cats (this post) 2013-12-20 19:48 JSTIt snowed a little in Kumamoto City today -- three days earlier than normal. I also saw something on the news about a cherry tree in Aso that fell under the weight of the snow.http://youtu.be/v_DrnZ9oeDQ 2013-12-20 11:29 JSTClick on the link to see more information about becoming a MONbassador. In regard to qualifications, the flier gives the impression that one must "have a close relationship with Asia, such as coming from Asia, living in Asia, doing Asia-related work, or being good at languages spoken in Asia." However, I spoke with the person running the program (Ms. Taira) and was assured that they are merely looking for people with the potential to use social media in a way that might help "provide information to Asia or overseas including Asia by using social media etc." So, if you already do or are interested in posting information in English about Kumamoto to some kind of social media, you are qualified. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=forums&srcid=MTUzNDE3Njc5NzQxNDI5NjgxMzgBMDY4NjMyMjIyMzMyMzQ3MjA3MDkBMlJjVzlBWHVNODRKATQBAXYy 2013-12-19 21:25 JST"The Advertisement Division of the Kumamoto Prefectural Government is looking for people to help Kumamon promote Kumamoto. They've begun a new program to recruit MONbassadors. A MONbassador acts like a bridge between Kumamoto and Asia by providing information about Kumamoto's attractions on Facebook, blogs, homepages, and other social media."For details click on the link.https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/kumamoto-jet/kW3QQ_X3PMQ/2RcW9AXuM84JGoogle Groups 2013-12-16 17:39 JSTFor more information about this worth cause, see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/12741 2013-12-16 07:58 JSTKumamon promotes Kyushu (and Kumamoto) in New York.http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11355446.htmJapan Promotes New Tourism Highlight in Kyushu