2013年12月31日火曜日

Biological monitoring in Tokyo (December 31, 2013)

Biological monitoring at Ueno Zoological Gardens

I visited Ueno Zoological Gardens to see biological impacts of Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant accident. Though I have visited various places in Japan to see the health consequences of the accident, I have never found any effect against creatures in Japan.

Ueno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years, expanded its area to 14.3 ha (35.2 acres) and been the flagship of the Japanese zoo world. Now it's home to over 2,600 animals from 464 different species and provides visitors with learning experience about the diversity of animals as well as fun and enjoyment. Located amid the downtown Tokyo, Ueno Zoo not only provides recreation, but also plays an essential role in wildlife conservation and public education. In an effort to breed endangered species, the zoo has completed the "Gorilla Woods" and "Tiger Forests."

Generally speaking, animal's growth is so fast than human beings that they are more sensitive to radioactive materials of the environment than us.
So I visited Ueno Zoological Gardens to see effects of the accident against creatures which are grown up by Japanese food and water. Fortunately, I could see them grown up safely and I couldn't find any impact of the accident. It seems that there is no problem for childbirth and child-rearing in Tokyo Japan.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on December 31, 2013.


上野動物園では卵を産む哺乳類「ハリモグラ」が展示されている。今年4月に生まれたゴリラの赤ちゃんは無事に成長しておりモモカと名づけられていた。7月に生まれたオオアリクイの赤ちゃんも大きくなっていた。スローロリスやニホンモモンガなど可愛い小動物も沢山いる。



Short-beaked Echidna
Short-beaked Echidna
 Marmoset
Marmoset
Chinese Pangolin
Chinese Pangolin
Slow Loris
Slow Loris


Ueno Zoological Gardens
Google map
http://goo.gl/maps/GVwz9
Ueno Zoo
About Ueno Zoo
 
Giant Panda
Giant Panda
Asiatic Elephant
Asiatic Elephant
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
De Brazza's Monkey
De Brazza's Monkey
Eurasian Otter
Eurasian Otter
Andean Condor
Andean Condor
Asiatic Lion
Asiatic Lion
Sumatran Tiger
Sumatran Tiger
White-handed Gibbon
White-handed Gibbon
Western Lowland Gorilla
Western Lowland Gorilla
She was born on April 24, 3013.
Western Lowland Gorilla
Triton Cockatoo
Triton Cockatoo
Fischer's Lovebird
Fischer's Lovebird
Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot
Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot
Golden-breasted Starling
Golden-breasted Starling
Toco Toucan
Toco Toucan
 Giant Anteater
She was born on July, 2013.
 giant anteater
Ruddy Kingfisher
Ruddy Kingfisher
Polar Bear
Polar Bear
Mishima Cattle
Mishima Cattle
Masked Palm Civet
Masked Palm Civet
Tokara Goat
Tokara Goat
Caribbean flamingo
Caribbean flamingo
Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Cotton-top Tamarin
Cotton-top Tamarin
Marmoset
Marmoset
Ryukyu Flying Fox
Ryukyu Flying Fox
Six-banded Armadillo
Six-banded Armadillo
Small Japanese Flying Squirrel
Small Japanese Flying Squirrel
Lesser Bushbaby 
Lesser Bushbaby
Northern Night Monkey
Northern Night Monkey
 
 
 
 
 

Japanese foods are good and safe.
Because of stricter food safety law by Japanese government, we have no worry about foods.
Japanese foods
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 and a half years have passed since Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. I have visited various places of Japan to see the health consequence of the accident.

Fortunately I have never found any impacts by the accident among Japanese creatures. As far as I know, nobody has health problem which is caused by the accident in Japan.
 
Our Prime Minister Abe assures that "The situation is under control. The influence of the contaminated water is completely blocked within Fukushima. There are no health-related problems until now and there will never be health problems." He also said that "Tokyo is 250 kilometers away from Fukushima, and the kind of danger that you imagine does not exist in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very safe city."
 
As PM Abe said, Tokyo is very far away from Fukushima, people in Tokyo have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in Tokyo have already forgotten the accident, because they think radioactive materials cannot reach there.

We know there is no problem for child birth and child rearing in Tokyo. So people in Tokyo are living without any concern about the accident.

I continue to visit various places in Japan to see the effects of the accident, because I can meet various creatures which are more sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.




Public Health Network in Japan
公衆衛生ネットワーク
Public Health Network in Japan




2013年12月24日火曜日

Biological monitoring in Kanagawa (December 24, 2013)

Biological monitoring at YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE

I visited YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE to see biological impacts of Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant accident. Though I have visited various places in Japan to see the health consequences of the accident, I have never found any effect against creatures in Japan.

YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE is a leisure land surrounded by nature. It is located at the tip of Yokohama Bay and is a new generation style amusement park.
There are over 500 different varieties of fish with more than 100,000 sea creatures at YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE. It is one of the largest Aquariums in Japan. There is an immense three-story aquarium filled with thousands of tropical and fresh water fish. You can even enjoy fishing horse mackerel or Red sea bream. Furthermore we can cook and eat them inside the facility.

Generally speaking, sea creature's growth is so fast than human beings that they are more sensitive to radioactive materials of the environment than us.
So I visited YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE to see effects of the accident against creatures which are grown up by Japanese food and water.
Fortunately, I could see them grown up safely and I couldn't find any impact of the accident. It seems that there is no problem for childbirth and child-rearing in Kanagawa Japan.
Posted by Yoshitaka Kiriake from Japan on December 24, 2013.





横浜八景島シーパラダイスは様々な海洋生物を展示した水族館とアトラクションからなるテーマパークだ。ここではシロイルカの優雅なショーを見ることが出来る。うみファームでは釣った魚をその場で調理して食べることもできる。





Beautiful lady is riding on Beluga whale.
Beluga whale
 
 
 YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE
YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE
Google map
 
We can enjoy fishing at UMI Farm.
UMI Farm
I caught seven horse mackerel.

Japanese horse mackerel
This is Japanese horse mackerel.
Japanese horse mackerel
I ordered to cook them deep fried and fish burger.
 
 
Whale Shark
Whale Shark
California sea lion
California sea lion
Gray Seal
Gray Seal
Polar Bear
Polar Bear
King Penguin
King Penguin
Adelie Penguin
Adelie Penguin
Macaroni Penguin
Macaroni Penguin
Walrus
Walrus
Red sea bream
Red sea bream
Stripey Microcanthus strigatus
Stripey Microcanthus strigatus
Five-banded sergent-major
Five-banded sergent-major
Splendid alfonsino
Splendid alfonsino
Cherry bass
Cherry bass
Pinecone fish
Pinecone fish
Bluefin searobin
Bluefin searobin
 Bluespine surgeonfish
 Threadfin wrasse and Blueback black wrasse
Threadfin wrasse
Olive-scribbled wrasse
Olive-scribbied wrasse
Zebra angelfish
Zebra angelfish
Yellow-snout shrimp-goby
Yellow-snout shrimp-goby
 
Marine Mammals Show is wonderful.
Dolphin show
Dolphin show
 
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Beluga whale
Santa Claus is riding on Beluga whale.
Beluga whale
YOKOHAMA HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE
 
 
 
 
 
 
Japanese foods are good and safe.
Because of stricter food safety law by Japanese government, we have no worry about foods.
 
 
Nabe : Nabe originally means a cooking pot, and is also a general term for all kinds of dishes cooked in pots.
 
 
2 and a half years have passed since Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. I have visited various places of Japan to see the health consequence of the accident.
Fortunately I have never found any impacts by the accident among Japanese creatures. As far as I know, nobody has health problem which is caused by the accident in Japan.
 
Our Prime Minister Abe assures that "The situation is under control and there will never be health problems." He also said that "Tokyo is 250 kilometers away from Fukushima, and the kind of danger that you imagine does not exist in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very safe city."
 
Kanagawa prefecture is very far away from Fukushima as same as Tokyo and people in Kanagawa have no concern about the nuclear power plant accident. People in Kanagawa prefecture have already forgotten the accident, because it is very far away from the Fukushima and radioactive materials cannot reach there.
 
We know there is no problem for child birth and child rearing in Kanagawa. So people in Kanagawa are living without any concern about the accident.
I continue to visit various places in Japan to see the effects of the accident, because I can meet various creatures which are more sensitive to radioactive materials from the environment. It is important to see their health for our safety.
 
 



Public Health Network in Japan
公衆衛生ネットワーク
Public Health Network in Japan