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2016-09-12 14:37 JST 2016 http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201609110034.html Roof tiles from Kumamoto Castle to be sold, given to donors：The Asahi ShimbunKUMAMOTO--As it starts down the long road to rebuilding damaged Kumamoto Castle, the Kumamoto city g https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201609110034.html?utm_i … ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 30 · Comments: 0 · Shares: 4 ← 2016-09-12 08:23 JST 2016-09-12 20:29 JST → Around this time … 2016-09-13 11:48 JSTThe article does not include any speculation of a possible connection with seismic activity in Kyushu, but I image there may be some such connection. If you look at a map of the area, you can see that this part of Korea is relatively close to Kyushu.Last month, we had some visitors from Korea at my university (Kumamoto Gakuen U). They came to learn about the earthquake and how we have responded. I remember being surprised to hear from one of the visitors that Korea doesn't have earthquakes (or that they are extremely rare). -- Kirkhttp://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2016/09/116_214014.htmlStrongest-ever earthquake hits Korea, tremors felt nationwide 2016-09-13 11:55 JSTIn regard to a possible connection between the recent earthquake in Korea and the seismic activity we have been experiencing here in Kyushu, I think this map is instructive.-- Kirkhttp://earthquaketrack.com/kr-10-busan/recentEarthquakes in Busan, South Korea - Most Recent 2016-09-13 23:41 JSTIf you're bored and want something to worry about, keep an eye on Typhoon 16. There is no reason to be concerned at this point, but I know you will be anyway. - Williamhttp://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh/1616.html 2016-09-13 14:02 JSTAbout a week before the earthquakes hit I posted this message about inexpensive mobile phones. Since then, I bought a SIM-free (unlocked) phone and got service for my daughter through R-Mobile. All in all, we've been quite pleased. One problem is that getting things set up can be a little confusing even if you understand Japanese and I haven't been able to find good support in English. (This is quite ironic in view of Rakuten's fame for having made English the official company language: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2015/05/23/editorials/rakuten-forges-ahead-english/) Still, the price is right and I think their contract terms are much better than AU or other major providers for those who don't plan to be here a full two years. We were also pleased to find that we could use the phone to place calls when traveling outside of Japan. The cost per call is fairly high but if you only need to make a couple of short calls ("Please come and pick me up" etc) it's fine.If you have any information about good phone deals, please share them here.-- Kirk 2016-09-12 20:29 JSTThe most recent edition of "'Safe and Secure' Disaster Response/Living Information E-mail Magazine" from the International Center includes these suggestions regarding places in Kumamoto City that children may in enjoy:*Tsuruya Department store 6F Children’s play area “Piccolo’s Forest”(6F behind the toy department) https://www.tsuruya-dept.co.jp/index.html (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian)There is a slide, play house toys, toy trains and children can also watch cartoons on screen. They also have a nursing room, baby changing tables, feeding chairs, free hot water for milk formula. (Open hour: 10a.m.-7p.m./ 10a.m.-7:30p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays)*Kagawa Bicycle Shop KIDSLAND Namikizaka (Kamitori Namikizaka area, 2F or Kagawa Bicycle Shop) http://portal.kumamoto-net.ne.jp/kosodate-ouen/service/pub/detail.asp?c_id=7&pg=1&a_id=5&mst=&o_id=598&s=c (Japanese)There are some rides and toys for children. They also have a rest stop, baby changing tables, free hot water for milk formula. (Open hour: 10a.m.-6p.m.)*Kumamoto City International Center 2F Child’s Roomhttp://www.kumamoto-if.or.jp/default.asp (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean)We have a fenced play area for infants. Children can play with wooden toys and blocks, stuffed animals, cartoon DVDs. We also have a nursing room and baby changing tables, free hot water for milk formula in the same building. (Open hour: 9a.m.-8p.m.)Why don’t you visit these play areas with your children on weekend? 2016-09-12 14:37 JSTRoof tiles from Kumamoto Castle to be sold, given to … (this post) 2016-09-12 08:23 JSTKirk here with some more information I received in an e-mail (“Safe and Secure” Disaster Response/Living Information E-mail Magazine) from the International Center:KIF Japanese Information*Nihongo ClubDate and Time: Tuesdays from 10:00~11:30 Wednesdays from 10:00~12:00, 14:00~16:00, 18:30~20:00 Sundays form 10:00~12:00, 14:00~16:00Let’s study Japanese for daily life!Feel free to contact us if you are interested.Target: international citizens of Kumamoto cityExpense: 100 yen (1 day)*Japanese class in Musashi-gaoka and KengunHow about joining a Japanese language class right in your own neighborhood?Musashi-gaoka: Tuesdays at Kyaroppia (Hikarino mori town center) from 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m.Kengun: Tuesdays at Kengun Bunka Hall from 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m.If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Multicultural Affairs Office (2F) at Kumamoto City International Foundation (Kumamoto City International Center).(TEL) 096-359-4995 (9a.m.〜8p.m.)(e-mail）[email protected] 2016-09-11 21:43 JSTHere's an announcement about an event at the International Center in downtown Kumamoto.-- KirkP.S. Here's some information about this that I received in an e-mail (“Safe and Secure” Disaster Response/Living Information E-mail Magazine) from the International Center:Mental health counseling event for foreign residentsYou may have some worries about yourself and your family after the Kumamoto earthquake. You can join with your child, family, friends, or by yourself. Why don’t you come and share with us how you feel, do yoga, receive massages, and relax with herbal tea! (FREE EVENT)Time and date: 22nd September (Thursday, Autumnal Equinox Day) 1p.m.-2:45p.m.Place: Kumamoto City International Center B2F Recreation RoomCapacity: 20 peopleApplication: to Kumamoto city International Foundation by phone or e-mail(TEL) 096-359-2121(9:00〜22:00) (e-mail) [email protected] Please inform us with your name and the number of participants (how many children you are bringing and their age if you are going to join with your children.) 2016-09-11 15:06 JSTJFA makes ¥30 million donation to quake-hit Kumamoto … 2016-09-10 15:37 JSTKagoshima's newly elected governor has been doing his best to shut down the Sendai reactors, which are very close to Kumamoto's southern boarder.-- Kirkhttp://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/09/09/national/kagoshima-governor-hints-dropping-action-halt-nuclear-reactors/Kagoshima governor hints at dropping action to halt nuclear reactors | The Japan Times 2016-09-10 13:39 JSTThe car you see in the photo is being offered for sale on the Kumamoto-i mailing list. Please subscribe to the mailing list directly to get real-time email notifications about items put up for sale.-- Kirk https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/13415Yahoo! Groups
