Here's a little movie of the typhoon swinging past this area: http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/gms/
2014-10-05 18:36 JST 2014 Here's a little movie of the typhoon swinging past this area: http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/gms/ ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 4 · Comments: 0 · Shares: 0 ← 2014-10-05 11:56 JST 2014-10-06 09:14 JST → Around this time … 2014-10-08 18:21 JSTSorry for the last-minute notice but this lunar eclipse will be visible here in Kumamoto at about 7:20 PM Wednesday, about one hour from now. The eclipse should last about an hour and should be interesting to look at before and after -- so stop reading this and get out there and see what you can see!http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/10/06/lunar-eclipse-blood-moon-wednesday/16810903/Wednesday's lunar eclipse will create a 'blood' moon 2014-10-08 18:00 JSTSuccessfully funded on Kickstarted. I think this means that the movie will be made.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1647613452/far-westernSee alsohttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/09/prweb12151708.htmFar Western 2014-10-07 15:00 JSTHere's some information about a performance by Drum Tao, a well-know wadaiko (Japanese drumming) group.When: Oct 10, 6:30 to 7:30 PM (preceded by other performances starting at 5:00 PM)Where: Ninomaru Hiroba (on the castle grounds)I don't see anything about having to pay so I assume it's free.===start quote===１０月１０日（金）熊本市・福井市姉妹都市締結20周年記念イベントオープニングステージ第１部 17：00～18：00 伝統芸能など第２部 18：30～19：30（予定）「十七人のサムライ 野外特別ライブ」「十七人のサムライ 野外特別ライブ」【時間】18：30～19：30（予定）【場所】二の丸広場特設ステージ【出演】ＤＲＵＭ ＴＡＯ世界２０ヶ国、４００都市、観客動員数６００万人を超える驚異のドラム・アート・パフォーマンス「TAO」和太鼓だけでなく、三味線、琴、笛など日本の伝統的な楽器を用いながら、パフォーマンス、舞台美術など、今までの和太鼓の概念を覆すステージを繰り広げる。昨年は、世界的ファッションデザイナー「コシノジュンコ氏」とのタッグで話題を呼び、モードとエンターテイメントの融合という新たな舞台を繰り広げた。昨年、結成２０周年を迎え、日本を代表する最新かつ最上の舞台芸術として新たな境地を開拓する。今回は、その若手メンバーを中心に結成された特別編成のメンバーで出演。===end quote===http://www.manyou-kumamoto.jp/contents.cfm?id=702http://www.drum-tao.com/main/?lang=en 2014-10-07 17:41 JSTWhereas Kumamon is a "yuru kyara" ("laid back character") I saw one Japanese article that called this sign a "yuru kanban" ("laid back sign"). It mimics a phrase made popular by a couple of comedians to get its "No drunk driving" message across. http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/09/28/japanese-buzzwords-and-regional-dialects-keep-kumamoto-drivers-safe-【photos】/Japanese buzzwords and regional dialects keep Kumamoto drivers safe 【Photos】 2014-10-06 09:14 JSTThe baby hatch was established to save lives. I saw a press conference on TV in which the head of the clinic expressed his dismay at the child not being brought to the hospital earlier, when something might have been done for it.http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/04/national/crime-legal/dead-newborn-left-in-kumamoto-baby-hatch-mom-arrested/#.VDHdFb6yu0wDead newborn left in Kumamoto 'baby hatch'; mom arrested 2014-10-05 18:36 JSTHere's a little movie of the typhoon swinging past this … (this post) 2014-10-05 11:56 JSTIn this image, taken just a few minutes ago, you can see the eye of the storm approaching southern Kyushu:http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/gms/ 2014-10-05 09:59 JSTThe image you see is of the Sazae-san family riding on Kumamoto's SL Hitoyoshi, a steam locomotive that still runs between Hitoyoshi and Kumamoto. The anime adaptation of the Sazae-san manga has been recognized by Guinness as the world’s longest-running animated television series. (Citation: http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/sazae-san-enters-guinness-world-records-as-longest-running-animated-tv-series)It's a little like “The Simpsons” but with none of the edginess.The TV series started 45 years ago today on October 5, and tonight at 6 PM the anniversary show (including the ride on the SL Hitoyoshi) will be broadcast on Terebi Kumamoto (TKU).If you would like to ride on the SL Hitoyoshi (and I highly recommend the experience), you can find the schedule on the following page.http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/trains/slhitoyoshi/It's all in Japanese but a lot of nice photos are included. The interior of the train itself is very nice but the route the train follows is also very scenic. It follows the Kumagawa (Kuma River) so you get lots of nice views of the river and the surrounding mountains.http://natalie.mu/comic/news/126824 2014-10-03 21:24 JSTThere's a strong storm coming this way. The good news is that it looks like it will pass by the south-east side of Kyushu. That's good because tropical storms in the northern hemisphere spin counter-clockwise and for that reason the winds that hit Kyushu first will be weakened by having to travel over land before arriving in here. Still, it's a very intense storm system (currently Category 3 but predicted to return to Category 4 as it approaches Kyushu) so it shouldn't be underestimated, particularly if you are in a vulnerable area.http://www.tropicalstormrisk.comhttp://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh/1418l.html 2014-10-03 07:07 JSTThis might be of interest is you are considering renting a car for some reason.With Kyushu Expressway Pass, you can drive on expressways in Kyushu for one flat rate!! 2014-09-30 08:00 JSTLooking for something to do this weekend?http://kurokawa-onsen.com/october-event-kurokawa-onsen-festival-on-october-4th-and-5th/October Event: Kurokawa Onsen Festival on October 4th and 5th!
