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2023-10-19 10:44 JST 2023 Sean here - File under: Really? Yeah really. Don't let this be you. ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 4 · Comments: 6 · Shares: 0 ← 2023-10-19 08:10 JST 2023-10-19 22:01 JST → Around this time … 2023-10-21 13:30 JSTWilliam Our friend Jeff Cairns, a legend at the shakuhachi, will team up with Hidehiko Kashihara on guitar for what will certainly be a magical, mesmorizing evening. Jeff lives at the foot of Mt Kimpo, and his music incorporates the wonder of ancient Higo. Information at the link: 2023-10-21 07:46 JSTSean here-File under: Been there. Done that. Don't wanna do it again. 2023-10-20 14:23 JSTOMO5 Kumamoto by Hoshino Resorts (Tatsuro Sasaki Architects) won Best of Globe at the 2023 Shaw Contract Design Awards! -- Kirkhttps://www.shawcontract.com/en-ap/Design/OMO-Kumamoto-by-Hoshino-Resort 2023-10-20 11:44 JSTFiona here with news for fans of escape rooms and immersive games. Scrap, one of the pioneers in the escape room industry, is running a night-time amusement park escape game at Greenland in Arao. The event will be held in November and tickets are on sale now. Having played a couple of their games in the past, I would recommend teaming up with people who can read Japanese well! 2023-10-19 22:01 JSTKirk here with a post from Leanne in Amakusa:--- start quote ---This is Leanne, Canadian living in Amakusa with an opportunity for two lucky people.I'm involved in a project focused on creating a pilgrimage route in Amakusa. We are organizing a two day pilot trip around Amakusa. It is free of charge. We need 2 more English speaking participants for November 26th and 27th. Email me at [email protected] for more information.--- end quote --- 2023-10-19 10:44 JSTSean here - (this post) 2023-10-19 08:10 JSTKirk here with an inquiry from longtime Kumamoto International participant Jackie: --- start quote ---Hi, I have a question for the Kumamoto International community. I have been charged with the task of developing a literature “repertoire” for the Lutheran International Primary School that will open at the Luther campus in April. I have a good background in American children’s literature, but am not well-versed in what books could represent other countries. The books must be in English, and it is helpful if they are available on amazon-japan. Wondering if any folks out there have recommendations from your home country of books (ages 5-12) that you think every kid should read. Feel free to send me a direct message or post here. If you have an author’s name to go with the title, that’s even better. Many thanks, gracias, merci, abrigado, danke, asante, and so forth!This ”repertoire” will eventually become the library at the school, so recommendations for good books that stand the test of time are appreciated.--- end quote ---Please post thoughts or recommendations in a comment. :) 2023-10-16 23:11 JSTKirk here with a fake image that illustrates what seems to be a historical fact. Here's a translations of a Japanese news article from last year:--- start translation ---Kumamoto City announced by the 21st that they conducted an archaeological excavation on the artificial hill in Suizenji Jōju-en (located in the Chuo Ward), a national scenic beauty and historical site. They have confirmed the locations where soil from the Edo period was used for construction and where, during the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877 (Meiji 10), part of the hill was carved out to place artillery batteries by the government forces. The city will hold an on-site explanatory meeting on the 23rd.According to the city's Culture Promotion Division, this is the first excavation of the artificial hill. The decision to excavate was made in order to determine the best method of restoration after the top of the hill sank about 60 centimeters due to the Kumamoto earthquake.From early August to about a month later, they dug down from several centimeters to 50 centimeters at two locations on the north and south sides of the artificial hill. From differences in the color and layering of the soil, they were able to identify sections from the Edo period, the location where the artillery battery was placed, and the layer of soil added after the Satsuma Rebellion. The current height of the artificial hill is approximately 8.5 meters, and it is believed that the artillery battery was placed at a height of about 5.8 meters. Fragments of thin friction tubes (1.5 centimeters long and 5 millimeters wide), used for firing cannons, were also unearthed.It was previously known from old photographs taken before and after the Satsuma Rebellion that the government forces had carved out the artificial hill to set up the artillery battery.The on-site explanatory meeting will be held from 4 pm on the 23rd and is free of charge. In case of cancellation, it will be announced on the city's website.(By Sawako Tobimatsu)--- end translation ---https://taron.hatenablog.com/entry/2018/11/03/234730The site is in Japanese. ChatGPT 4.0 did the translation for me.Thanks to Explore Kumamoto for the tip. :) 2023-10-16 07:46 JSTSean here-立野ダム.I was fortunate enough to catch a sightseeing train (Minami Aso Railway) gliding past the mostly completed Tateno Dam. Cool weather brings the colors of autumn. A great time of year to catch a train. All aboard!Some info below about both. Most in Japanese – Although Google translate isn’t perfect, if you have it, it suits the purpose in this case.Williams original posthttps://www.facebook.com/search/posts?q=%E7%AB%8B%E9%87%8E%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0&filters=eyJycF9hdXRob3I6MCI6IntcIm5hbWVcIjpcImF1dGhvcl9tZVwiLFwiYXJnc1wiOlwiXCJ9In0%3DCool site about dam, and interesting videos. https://www.qsr.mlit.go.jp/tateno/NHK video on Minami Aso Railwayhttps://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanrailway/20230914/2049133/Minami Aso Railway Homepagehttps://www.mt-torokko.com/about/ 2023-10-15 20:00 JSTKirk here with some news for martial arts fans.Kumamoto: Back from Brink of Extinction, Local Fighting Style Marks 450 Yrs 2023-10-15 20:00 JSTHi, Joe Tomei here. I’m not sure if this will make a difference, but I noticed that the Kumamoto internatonal Facebook feed is full of ‘Sponsored’ and ‘suggested for you’ posts. I’m not sure how much of a difference this will make but I’d ask the other editors, when the have a few minutes, to click on the upper right corner and hide those ads so as to discourage the facebook algorithm from adding unconnected posts. For people who aren’t editors, if you know facebook channels or accounts/profiles for businesses that are local, please add them in the comments so we can list them as favorites. I’m not sure if this will work but it is worth a try. Thanks.
