Here's an article about a marathon runner from Kumamoto. -- Kirk
2019-06-12 11:22 JST 2019 Here's an article about a marathon runner from Kumamoto. -- Kirk Japanese marathon runner, 83, still going strong after completing Boston race - The MainichiTOKYO -- Japanese runner Michiharu Shimojo completed his 12th Boston Marathon this year, and once again received the honor of being the oldest to fini https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190529/p2a/00m/0na/00 … ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 22 · Comments: 0 · Shares: 2 ← 2019-06-11 16:27 JST 2019-06-13 17:29 JST → Around this time … 2019-06-18 20:48 JSTHi friends.We can't go into Kumamoto castle for more than 3 years. It's so pity we can't see the Beautiful Kumamoto castle that used to be. But it's also special time to watch reconstructing it. It's only this age. You might know and feel lots things how they make, how it's made, even its historical methods and story.Here is information of the special opportunity to see, no, to watch Kumamoto castle now.Hoping you enjoy Kumamoto castle ナウーAtsuko(*Ü*) 2019-06-17 15:58 JSTThere are only six weeks left to test your skills at Kumamoto's pop-up escape room. The latest game is INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SPIES. You and your team have just one hour to investigate a spy organisation and foil their evil plan. The game requires teamwork, speed and sharp thinking...but there are hints along the way if you get really stuck. This game was made in Kumamoto by a local writer/teacher/escape room enthusiast and cannot be played anywhere else in the world! It costs 1000 yen to play (500 yen for children and students) and is open all day on weekends as well as weekdays after 8pm. You'll need a team of 2-6 players, with at least one English speaker. You can find out more and make a reservation at Escape from Britz. Fiona 2019-06-15 00:56 JSTHi friends. I've asked Kirk to post about Hiro Iwamoto before. He is the first man to sail across the large, Pacific ocean with blind. He is from Kumamoto. Here is his long interview about his life and his adventure.It's so wonderful and inspired interview.Please listen to his long interview below.How tough he is!!But he seems to enjoy his life so much. I would like to share his great work in Kumamoto more.県民栄誉賞でしょう!!!ーAtsuko(*Ü*) 2019-06-13 17:33 JSTHi, Joe Tomei here. This announcement, for an international event in Minamata, just came thru. Please contact the email address listed below. Thx!joe2019 International Exchange Cafe in Minamata!Hello, Kumamoto! This summer holidays, would you like to see some sights, have fun and meet people from all over the world? If so, I have the perfect event for you.You are invited to the 2019 International Exchange Cafe in Minamata on Tuesday 6th August 2019, 10:30am-4pm.What: 2019 International Exchange Cafe in MinamataTime and date: Tuesday, 6th August, 2019 from 10:30am to 4:00pmPlace: Various locations around Minamata City (transport by bus)Participants: Foreign residents living in Kumamoto, as well as Minamata High School and local junior high school students.Program: Ice breaker, presentation by Minamata HS students, lunch and chatting, tour of Minamata’s famous spots (guided in English by Minamata HS students!)Capacity: 40 (if there are more applications, participants will be selected by lottery)Transportation: Please make your own way to Minamata City Hall (Temporary Building) by 9:30am.Fee: 500 yen (includes light lunch, drinks and insurance)Organised by: Minamata City (commissioned to the Minamata International Friendship Association (MIFA))Application: Please complete the form attached and submit it by post, fax, or email.Deadline: Tuesday 9th July, 2019 (The form must arrive by this date)We hope you can attend!Note: There will be a round trip charter bus from Kumamoto City to Minamata City available. From other locations, you will be responsible for your own transportation to Minamata.Please direct questions and registration to Greg in the Minamata City Office(Email: [email protected], Ph: 0966-61-1606)国際交流カフェ チラシ兼申込書 英訳.pdf 2019-06-13 17:29 JSTI mentioned these cute cubs there other day. Here's an article in English. There's also a video you can enjoy, if you are interested.According to the article, we only have until August or so to see them here in Kumamoto before they will be taken to Oita.-- KirkTriple treat: Lion cubs ready for public display at Kumamoto zoo - The Mainichi 2019-06-12 11:22 JSTHere's an article about a marathon runner from Kumamoto.Japanese marathon runner, 83, still going strong after completing Boston race - The Mainichi (this post) 2019-06-11 16:27 JSTOlivia here,I am sharing with you something that I have done before, and has been on my “have to do” list while I am in Kumamoto.I love watching the fireflies in Ezuko.Has anyone done it this year?We almost reach mid June, and apparently, due to their short lifetime, fireflies in Ezuko will only be around until end of June (forgive me if I am wrong. The amount of fireflies you see might differ every year.)Hopefully, if anyone has time to visit Ezuko soon, they will see fireflies there.I learned from Ezuko’s website, few things to take note for “Fireflies Watching”(in Japanese):◎一般的にホタルをよく観察できるといわれている条件・雨が降っておらず、風が弱い・湿度が高く、気温が高い・月明かりがない(in English)- When we have no rains for the day.- When humidity and day temperature are high.- When there is no moonlight.In case you wanna read further , please refer to Ezuko’s website below:http://www.ezuko-park.com/blog/21955(The blog is written in Japanese.) 2019-06-11 10:51 JSTHere's an update on the "baby hatch" at Kumamoto's Jikei Hospital. This facility is unique in Japan. For more information see this editorial:https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20170511/p2a/00m/0na/013000c-- Kirkhttp://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0005770006 2019-06-10 23:19 JSTI got this good lead from a friend a while back but am only getting around to posting now. If you are a jazz fan, like me, you may want to try to see it before it closes on Thursday. It has gotten very good reviews on IMDB:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5051930/?fbclid=IwAR2fmGku8iWKLbiAPxPR4kdaw9-pIfqs_trk0ANKXE0LQqdm_L6eHrayFLoShow times are:ビル・エヴァンス タイム・リメンバード（上映時間：85分）13：10（〜14：40）18：40（〜20：10）*6/13（木）終了English with Japanese subtitles.-- Kirkhttp://evans.movie.onlyhearts.co.jp映画『ビル・エヴァンス タイム・リメンバード』公式サイト｜4/27（土）全国ロードショー 2019-06-10 22:10 JSTStarting tomorrow (June 11th), you can visit these cute lion cubs at the Kumamoto Zoo.I took the image from a movie you can view here:https://www.jiji.com/jc/movie?p=j001355It seems that these cubs were born as a result of the Kumamoto earthquake. Dad met Mom (pictured with cubs) when he was evacuated to another facility (Mom's home). They feel in love and then Mom was allowed to accompany Dad when he returned to Kumamoto where they are living happily ever after. Medetashi medetashi! Oshimai.-- Kirk 2019-06-10 10:54 JSTHey guys! Megan again with an Olympic torch update! Looks like Kumamon won’t be allowed to bear the torch for the city. Thoughts?Kumamoto mascot Kumamon's chance of being Olympic torch runner in jeopardy
