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2016-07-14 11:32 JST 2016 http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201607140005.html In Kumamoto, mental health of stressed staff now a big issue：The Asahi ShimbunKUMAMOTO--The stress of putting in long work hours for recovery operations in the aftermath of earth https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201607140005.html?utm_i … ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 2 · Comments: 0 · Shares: 3 ← 2016-07-13 22:26 JST 2016-07-14 20:39 JST → Around this time … 2016-07-14 22:54 JSTNHK frequently removes English videos such as this one after just a day or two so, it you're interested, better take a look soon.-- KirkKumamoto quakes still have effect on local economy- News - NHK WORLD - English 2016-07-14 20:56 JSTSadly, yesterday's heavy rain caused one death in Misato-machi. An elderly women was caught in a surging river. About 7 hours after she was last seen near the water, her body was found was found six kilometers downstream.川で行方不明の女性が死亡 熊本 美里町 | NHKニュース 2016-07-14 20:42 JSTHere's another article about where Kumamoto stands after three months.-- Kirk4,700 evacuees in Kumamoto still lodged in temporary units：The Asahi Shimbun 2016-07-14 20:39 JSTAs of today, it has been three months since the first earthquake hit and, as the article indicates, many people are continuing to live as evacuees.-- Kirkhttp://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/14/national/social-issues/kumamoto-cleanup-april-quakes-drags-4700-residents-remain-evacuated/Kumamoto cleanup from April quakes drags on as 4,700 residents remain evacuated | The Japan Times 2016-07-15 06:26 JSTA sobering headline . . .Kumamoto cleanup from April quakes drags on as 4,700 residents remain evacuated | The Japan Times 2016-07-14 11:32 JSTIn Kumamoto, mental health of stressed staff now a big … (this post) 2016-07-13 22:26 JSTA note from our friend and shakuhachiist Jeff Cairns:Trio CaBiKi will be doing three shows around the beginning of August in Kumamoto: July 31st: TEDxKumamoto-shi; August 1st: Kamitori Pavilion Avant Garden; and August 3rd: Cafe Salon Maia. We will be offering up what we do best: Improvisation. Have you ever heard Korean shamanic drumming with theremin and shakuhachi? Now is your chance! Dong-Won Kim, Jeff Bird and Jeff Cairns are Trio CaBiKi.A note from the editor, William: For the etymologically bent, the name shakuhachi means "1.8 shaku," referring to its length. It is a compound of two words: shaku (尺), an almost-archaic unit (many traditional Japanese carpenters still use the system; a tatami size is just under 20 square shaku to accommodate floor molding) equal to 30.3 centimeters (about a foot) and subdivided into ten subunits called "sun" （寸). Hachi (八) means "eight" - here, eight sun, or eight-tenths of a shaku. Thus, "shaku-hachi" means "one shaku eight sun" (almost 55 centimeters), the standard length of a shakuhachi. Though shakuhachi vary in length from about 1.3 shaku up to 3.3 shaku, all are referred to as "shakuhachi". 2016-07-13 21:33 JSTEvacuation advisories have been issued for many areas in Kumamoto (many more than are visible in the screenshot) that are considered to be particularly vulnerable to landslides and/or flooding. http://crisis.yahoo.co.jp/evacuation/43/To view an English translation of this page you should open it it Google's Chrome browsers and the right-click on the page to chose "English translation."-- Kirk 2016-07-13 21:13 JSTThe rain seems to have subsided near my home in Kumamoto City but it may be premature to give the "all clear" when it comes to the risk of mudslides. The dark purple on this map showing mudslide risk is labeled "exceedingly dangerous" (極めて危険). By the way, on this key the light purple is labeled "hijoni" (extremely) and the highest level (dark purple) is labeled "kiwamete," which I have rendered as "exceedingly." I had trouble thinking of a word that is stronger than "extremely." ;) At any rate, steep inclines probably deserve more respect this evening than a common sense "rain seems to have clear up" observation might led one to believe.-- Kirkhttp://www.jma.go.jp/jp/doshamesh/ 2016-07-13 11:12 JSTEarthquake disaster response seminar for non-Japanese residentsEarthquake knowhow: "Two magnitude-7 earthquakes hit the Kumamoto region and caused a seemingly endless series of aftershocks. The sudden tremors seriously frightened residents who were often left feeling confused and helpless after each and every outbreak. Some people were so traumatized that they couldn’t even go home or fall asleep for quite some time afterward. That’s why we have planned a seminar where we can get together to learn about the actual mechanics of earthquakes and think about what to expect in their aftermath, as well as what to do in general if and when one strikes. So come and brush up on your earthquake knowhow. Who knows? It might just save your life!" Date：2016, July 16th（Sat）13:30-16:30Place：Kumamoto International Center 2ＦExchange LoungeContents：※English and Chinese interpreters will be present・Earthquake “experience” talks・Earthquake mechanics and Kyushu disasters lesson・Earthquake case studies and tips・Daily earthquake preparedness presentationLecturer：Shiyuki ICHII （Japan IsraAID Support Program）Participation fee：FREEOther：There will be disaster response goods on displayAll participants will receive a disaster response goody-bag!【How to apply:】 Kumamoto International Foundation (KIF) Kumamoto International Center Planning Team TEL:096-359-2121 FAX:096-359-5783 e-mail : [email protected]ーCiaran 2016-07-12 22:07 JSTA note from the Kumamoto International incremental restoration desk: a bit of good news for fans of sake and/or very large chimneys: The Yamamura sake brewery in Takamori, founded 130 years ago on traditions extending back to 1762, had its brick chimney badly damaged in the quakes, but removal of the damaged upper three meters has enabled restoration of the remaining lower six. Though the chimney has been unused for decades since the brewery switched from wood to electricity and oil for power, it has become a symbol of Takamori. Next time you're there, swing by and say hello to the brewer master, Mr. Yamamura.守った！！ れんがの煙突 高森町の山村酒造 - 熊本日日新聞