The typhoon is predicted to arrive in Kumamoto on Tuesday the 25th. http://rkk.jp/tenki/taihu.php
2015-08-22 15:30 JST 2015 The typhoon is predicted to arrive in Kumamoto on Tuesday the 25th. http://rkk.jp/tenki/taihu.php ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 6 · Comments: 0 · Shares: 1 ← 2015-08-21 15:30 JST 2015-08-23 06:53 JST → Around this time … 2015-08-24 22:11 JSTThis NHK report, broadcast nationally at 7PM today, indicates that the gusts hitting Kyushu may be powerful enough (up to 215 kilometers per hour!) in some places to knock down poles supporting powerlines. I cut off the video a little too early but they also indicate that heavy rains may be a serious problem as well. 2015-08-24 17:32 JSTThis image indicates when the storm is predicted to pass through Kumamoto. I've used an image from the Japanese side of the JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) site because the times are local (the equivalent English page has the times in UTC -- a fairly clear indication that the information is intended for international researchers, not actual human beings who live in Japan). Note that, unlike the the TropicalStormRisk site (see my previous post), the JMA site predicts that the storm will hit Kumamoto directly. Fortunately, it's not a super typhoon but, on the other hand, you need to take it seriously if you live in a vulnerable area. I'll try to post evacuation notices and other information as it becomes available. http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/151524.html 2015-08-24 17:19 JSTThe probability that Kumamoto will experience tropical winds has increased. I'm showing a projection for the next 36 hours but I think we can expect to begin to feel the effects of the storm as early as tonight (Monday) or early Tuesday. "Prepare to evacuate" notices have been issued in Amakusa, Minamata, Tsunagi, and Asagiri. More later . . .http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com 2015-08-23 13:57 JSTThe probability of tropical storm winds hitting Kumamoto by Tuesday is fairly high:http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com 2015-08-23 06:53 JSTAbout a year ago, the body of the female victim was found in some mountains near Hitoyoshi:"The Kumamoto Prefectural Police have set up a team to look into the case, suspecting it is that of Mayuko Arakawa, 17, who was reportedly killed and whose body was abandoned in the mountains, they said Sunday."http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/06/09/national/crime-legal/body-found-rural-kumamoto-believed-missing-teen-girl/#.VdglnbSyty7According to this article, the murderer was given a sentence of 18 years for the crime:"Akaishi received an 18-year prison sentence for murdering a third-year high school [student]."Personally, I'm not in favor of the death penalty but 18 years strikes me as light punishment for the murder of a young person with a lifetime ahead of her.http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2015/08/22/kumamoto-inmate-commits-suicide-with-underwear/Kumamoto inmate commits suicide with underwear 2015-08-22 15:30 JSTThe typhoon is predicted to arrive in Kumamoto on Tuesday … (this post) 2015-08-21 15:30 JSTThis typhoon, one of two being discussed regularly on Japanese news broadcasts, is heading in our direction. Fortunately, it is predicted to be much weaker by the time it arrives. I'll post more about this as the storm approaches.The other typhoon is currently a Category 4 -- downgraded from a Category 5 super typhoon. Category 5 storms are fairly rare but extremely dangerous. It's a good thing that the storm was not near a population center when it was at its strongest.http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com 2015-08-20 09:36 JSTFor Kumamon and/or anime fans . . .http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2015-08-01/kumamon-shows-his-kumamoto-school-spirit-in-yowapeda-campaign/.91142Kumamon Shows His Kumamoto School Spirit in Yowapeda Campaign 2015-08-18 22:13 JSTHere's a report on the recent festival in Yamaga:http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201508180027PHOTO: Centuries-old Kumamoto lantern festival evokes dreamlike world - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun 2015-08-18 07:57 JSTThere's a video of Kumamon riding a motorcycle, too.http://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2015/07/28/popular-japanese-mascot-kumamon-meets-keanu-reeves/Popular Japanese Mascot Kumamon Meets Keanu Reeves 2015-08-16 18:39 JSTJoe Tomei here. My favorite Indian restaurant, Indo Shokudo is going to be at the Suizenji Yokocho Yoichi on 23 Aug from 6 to 9, so the main restaurant (across from the Shiritsu Toshokan) will be closed. I'm assuming that there will be a number of restaurants will be there, so a good chance to check things out!
