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Fireworks (Hanabi) 2013

投稿日: 2013/06/18 作成者: plazahomes

FIREWORKS (HANABI) FESTIVAL IN TOKYO 2013

Many large-scale firework events that light up the sky beautifully during summer have been held all around Japan each year.
These are the major firework events that are scheduled for the Tokyo area.
Japanese fireworks are some of the most beautiful fireworks found around the world. They have been used for Olympic ceremonies.
Please enjoy them during your stay in Japan.

July 23, Tuesday
The 47th Kastsushika Nouryo Fireworks
Place: Katsushika Shibamata Baseball Field
Access: 10 min. from Shibamata Station, Keisei Line
15 min. from Shinshibamata Station, Hokuso Line
19:20 ~ 12,000 displays
Details >> http://www.katsushika-kanko.com/katsumaru/47/ (Japanese)

July 27th, Saturday
The 35thSumida Fireworks
Area 1: 15 min. walk from Asakusa Station, North Exit on Tobu-Isezaki Line
15 min. walk from Asakusa Station Exit 5 on Ginza Line/Toei Asakusa Line.
Area 2: 5 min. walk from Asakusa Station Exit A2 on Toei Asakusa Line,
5 min. walk from Kuramae Station Exit A7 on Toei Oedo Line.
19:05 ~ 20,000 displays
Details >> http://sumidagawa-hanabi.com/index_eg.html

August 3th, Saturday
The 38th Edogawa Fireworks
Place: Edogawa River Area
Access: 15 min. from Shinozaki Station, Toei Shinjuku Line
19:15 ~ 20:30 14,000 displays
Details >> http://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/hanabi2013/ (Japanese)

August 17th, Saturday
Jingu-Gaien Fireworks Festival
Place: 4 different Parks in Gaien
Jingu Kyujo Ballpark / National Kasumigaoka Athletic Field / Chichibu-no-miya Rugby Field / Soft-Ball Park
Access: Sendagaya Station or Shinanomachi Station on JR Sobu Line;
Gaienmae Station, Aoyama 1-chome Station, Omotesando Station on Subways;
and Kokuritsu Kyogijyo Station on Toei Oedo Line.
19:30~ 10,000 displays
* Tickets are required to enter each venue.
Details >> http://www.jinguhanabi.com/ (Japanese)

August 10th, Saturday
The 25nd Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival
Place: Harumi Event Area (Harumi Athletic Field 5-9 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Access: 15 min. walk from Kachidoki Station on Toei Oedo Line, or 20 min. walk from Toyosu Station on Yurakucho Line.
19:30 ~ 12,000 displays
Details >> http://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/ivent/toukyouwanndaihanabisaimeinn/ (Japanese)

July 20th, Saturday
The 35nd Adachi Fireworks
Place: Arakawa River Area
Access: 15 min. from Kitasenju Station, JR Line and Tokyo Metro Lines
19:30 ~ 12,000 displays
Details >> http://adachikanko.net/hanabi/index.html (Japanese)

Please note:
*In case of bad weather, fireworks may be rescheduled to the next day or another day.
*Details may change without any notice.

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TOKYO AMERICAN CLUB (TAC)

投稿日: 2011/07/08 作成者: plazahomes

The Tokyo American Club (TAC), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1928 and has continued its growth since then.
Their mission is to improve international relations by exchanging cultures through activities and recreational programs that they host. TAC carries a range of facilities such as fitness center, spa, library and restaurants within the Club. They also provide tours, cultural classes, athletic programs and much more! Proudly announcing a total of 3,500 members from over 50 nations, TAC creates a community where a diverse cultural environment can be found. To become a member, at least 2 recommendations from existing members are required.

Aside from their numerous services and activities exclusive for members, TAC also offers events for non-members such as their annual Bon Festival in summer and other occasional events.

To find out more about the Tokyo American Club, visit http://www.tokyoamericanclub.org/

Having moved several times during their long history here in Japan, TAC will be going back to their original location in Azabudai from Takanawa.

New TAC

The completion of their newest facility is nearing, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled to be held on January 18^th, 2011.
Services and facilities will gradually mark their openings and the Grand opening ceremony will be held on May 23^rd, 2011. The members anticipate the opening of the brand new building, designed by world renowned architect firm, Pelli Clarke Pelli, where a glass crowned Sky pool will be located on the top 5^th floor.

Location of New TAC (Azabudai, Minato-ku)

6 min.-walk from Azabujuban Sta. on Namboku/Toei-Oedo Line
7 min.-walk from Akabanebashi Sta. on Toei-Oedo Line
8 min.-walk from Kamiyacho Sta. on Hibiya Line

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Evacuation Sites, Areas & Shelters in Central Tokyo

投稿日: 2011/04/18 作成者: plazahomes

はてなブックマーク - Evacuation Sites, Areas & Shelters in Central Tokyo

Here is a list of evacuation sites in central Tokyo.

Where can you go to evacuate in case of a major earthquake or fire?
It is advisable to discuss among your family members as well as your colleagues about the evacuation sites in order to stay out of any kind of dangers and about the shelters where you can stay if your residence became no longer livable.

Locations and types of evacuation sites:

Temporary Gathering Site
It is where you can evacuate to in order to stay out of any dangers caused by a disaster, or where you can stay while waiting for public transportations to recover when they are not operating. Open spaces within parks where no building is around are often assigned as temporary gathering sites.

Wide Area Evacuation Sites
Local public authorities assign wide area evacuation sites that are capable of accommodating a large number of people. They will be used in case of major disasters including earthquakes. Large open spaces such as large parks, public housings and universities are assigned as wide area evacuation sites.

Stayed-in Areas
These are areas where people do not need to evacuate to Wide Area Evacuation Sites in case of earthquake or fire because these areas are designed and structured to have very little risk of fire spread caused by such disasters.

Evacuation Shelters
They are shelters where you can stay for a certain period of time if you were forced to live in an evacuation shelter due to damages caused by a disaster. Local school gyms are often assigned as evacuation shelters. Such shelters have a disaster storehouse keeping necessary food supplies and other necessities to support living for a certain time period.

Secondary Evacuation Shelters
They are temporary living places for the elderly and the disabled citizens who need extra attention and care and who will have difficulties living in an ordinal evacuation shelter

Evacuation Procedure in the event of a intensive earthquake

1. Gather around a Temporary Gathering Site (a meeting place):
　　Gather around a temporary gathering site to check on everyone’s safety and conditions of a disaster
　　and damages.　
　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
2. Wide Area Evacuation Site: 　
　　Evacuate to a wide area evacuation site in case if there is any risk of fire.
　　　

3. Evacuation Shelter:
　　You can return to your home once quakes settled and fire is extinguished.
　　If your home was collapsed or damaged by an earthquake, or lost by fire and was not safe to live in, evacuate to an evacuation shelter.

If your residence is located within a Stayed-in Area, you do not need to evacuate to a wide area evacuation site because those areas have very little risk of fire spread.

Useful Website (Evacuation Map of Tokyo)

Tokyo Bosai Map (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bereau of General Affairs) :
→ http://www2.wagamachi-guide.com/tokyo_bousai/ (Japanese)
Google Map ： Evacuation Sites, Areas, etc.

Evacuation Maps by Ward in Central Tokyo

Minato-ku
港区防災地図（広域避難場所、避難所、二次避難所） → PDF （日本語）
Aid Map for Disaster of Minato City
（Evacuation Sites, Evacuation Centers, Usuful Info.） → PDF （English）
Evacuation Shelters in Minato-ku → Link （English）

Shibuya-ku
渋谷区防災サバイバルマップ（広域避難場所、避難所等） → PDF （日本語）
Shibuya Disaster Prevention Survival Map
（Evacuation Sites, Evacuation Centers, Usuful Info.） → PDF （English）
Usuful Info. & Emergency Numbers in Shibuya-ku → PDF （English）

Chiyoda-ku
千代田区避難所案内図、帰宅困難者支援場所案内図 → PDF （日本語）
The entire area of Chiyoda ward is regarded as "Stay-in Area" where is very little risk of fire spread. Hence, there is no Wide Area Evacuation Site in Chiyoda ward.

Shinagawa-ku
品川区防災関連資料広域避難場所、避難所地図 → PDF （日本語）
Open Evacuation Area in Shinagawaku → PDF （English）
Usuful Info. for Shinagawa Residents → Link （English）

Chuo-ku
中央区防災マップ（広域避難場所、防災拠点） → PDF （日本語）
Disaster Preparedness for Chuo-ku Residents, Map of Evacuation Sites, Evacuation Shelters → PDF （English）

Shinjuku-ku
新宿区避難場所地図（広域避難場所、避難所） → PDF （日本語）
Map of Evacuation Areas, Evacuation Shelters in Shinjuku-ku → PDF （English）
For Emergency, Useful Info. for Shinjuku Residents → PDF （English）

Setagaya-ku
世田谷区防災マップ（広域避難場所、医療救護所） → PDF （日本語）
世田谷区広域避難場所区域図、避難所一覧 → PDF （日本語）

Meguro-ku
目黒区防災マップ（広域避難場所、一次避難所） → PDF （日本語）
Map of Evacuation Area, Evacuation Shelters in Meguro-ku → PDF （English）
For Emergency, Useful Info. for Mekuro-ku Residents → PDF （English）

Ota-ku
大田区防災地図（広域避難場所、避難所） → PDF （日本語）

>> Indication of Earthquake Level in Japan
>> Emergency Evacuation Backpack
>> Earthquake resistance of buildings in Japan
>> Indoor Safety Measures Against Earthquake
>> Earthquake Insurance
>> Methods for Contacting Family Members

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The conditions of the properties in Tokyo after the earthquake

投稿日: 2011/03/22 作成者: plazahomes

はてなブックマーク - The conditions of the properties in Tokyo after the earthquake

The conditions of the properties in Tokyo after the earthquake on March 11th, 2011

The northern Japan earthquake happened on March 11, 2011 was measured JMA seismic scale upper 5 in Tokyo area.
Although windows of some building were broken in Tokyo, none of the buildings in Tokyo collapsed.

The buildings in Japan must satisfy very strict architectural requirements set by Building Standard Acts. The structures built based on the new earthquake resistance standard after 1981 are guaranteed to tolerate any impact of JMA seismic scale 6-7 intensity. Whenever a large earthquake hits Japan, this standard has been reviewed and revised after the thorough investigations.

Our staff has investigated the conditions of some properties between March 15^th and 17^th. Here are the findings:

Park Court Toranomon Atago Tower 26F
Address : Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Completion : June, 2008
Structure : RC Structure 30 storied

The investigation after the earthquake found no damage such as clack on marble kitchen counter, bathtub or floor, or in any other parts of the property. No damage was found in the other areas of the property either.

With regard to the elevators which was raised as a concern of high-rise building from this earthquake, the elevators of Park Court Toranomon Atago Tower has an auto control system in case of earthquakes. When the auto control system activates, the elevator will head to the nearest floor, open the door and stop there automatically. The system activated at this time. Thanks to this system, no one was trapped in the elevator. In addition, the elevator recovered and started its operation 2 hours after the earthquake.

Odakyu Meguro Mita Mansion 1F

Address : Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Completion : February, 1979
Structure : RC Structure 4 stories 2 basement

The property was investigated on March 15^th.
All doors including the entrance and indoor doors opened and closed smoothly. The doors of kitchen cabinets as well as storages including a walk-in closet are also attached property and there was no sign of looseness.

Though this building is 31 years old, the entire building didn’t appear to have any damage even after this earthquake. This property was designed by an architectural office after the famous architect, “Junzo Itakura”. This neighborhood is known as a historical area where feudal lords’ houses gathered during Edo era. The stability of ground also seems to warrant the safety of the property against earthquakes.

Maison Azabudai
Address : Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Completion : 1972
Structure : RC Structure 4 stories

This is a medium height condominium apartment with 2 bedrooms for 72.9sqm. near Roppongi 1-chome Station. It was built in 1972. The building structure remained without any reinforcement against earthquake installed since then. No damage was found including windows breakage or clack of the building.

Azabudai Duplex House
Address : Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Completion :
Structure : Wooden Structure 2 stories

It is located between Tokyo Tower and Roppongi. Although it stands on the edge of hilltop, there was no damage such as windows breakage or clacks on the building except for some cooking seasoning containers falling in the kitchen.

Sangenjaya House
Address : Nozawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Completion : May, 1969
Structure : Wooden Structure 2 stories

This is a 2-story detached house in Sangenjaya, near Shibuya. It has 90sqm for 3LDK. Although it was built in 1969 without any reinforcement against earthquake since then, no damage was found such as breakage of windows or clack on the building.

Although we received many inquiries from the landlords living overseas or remote cities regarding the conditions of their properties, we hardly found any damages on the properties in central Tokyo area as reported above.

On the other hand, some tenants reported “water heater is not working because the device was dispositioned after the earthquake“, “some scratches are made on the floor from things fell off from a shelf”, etc. with regard to interior or facilities.

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KOUKYO – IMPERIAL PALACE

投稿日: 2010/12/02 作成者: plazahomes

The Koukyo, also called the 'Gosho', is the Emperor's place of residence.
Until the Meiji period the Imperial Palace had long been located in Kyoto, but now it is on the site of Edo Castle site in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
The grounds of the Imperial Palace are encircled by a moat. The area total is about 1,150,000 square meters. It's much bigger than the former Kyoto Palace.
Inside, there is the New Palace where the Emperor performs state and ceremonial functions, his residence called 'Fukiage-gosho', and the Imperial Household Agency building (Kunai-cho-sha).
Besides that there are some buildings left from the old Edo Castle. It's closed to the general public, but on New Year's Day and the Emperor's Birthday (23rd of December – Heisei Emperor's Birthday) Congratulatory Visits are permitted. Thousands of people file through the grounds. The Emperor comes to the balcony of the New Palace to greet people.
You can walk around the area, you see many people walking or jogging around Koukyo everyday.

Emperor Year
Japanese often use Emperor Year to date documents. This year (2010), it's 'Heisei' Year 22.
Before Heisei, it was called 'Show' Year. If you are living in Japan, you may be asked to write your date of birth in Emperor Year, here is an useful link to find out your Emperor Year:
http://www.allcalendars.net/JapaneseYearConverter.php
The other easy way to find out your Emperor Year, (it only works for the people born between 1926 to 1989) you just minus 25 from your birth year. For example, if you were born in 1975, minus 25 = (19)50. So your birth year is Showa 50.

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