Pretty good read…….
A young lacquer artist, Yukiko Akiyama, writes about the present state of Wajima
News from Wajima - Looking up at the starry sky - Text and photos by Yukiko Akiyama
2024.12.9
An indescribable sense of tragedy drifts through the Noto Peninsula - Wajima News - A young lacquer artist, Yukiko Akiyama, writes about Wajima today
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An unrelenting sense of unease
In the Noto Peninsula, people are spending their time crawling on the ground, trying to recover and rebuild from the earthquake on New Year's Day and the heavy rains in September. Furthermore, at the end of November, the earth shook violently for the first time in about six months, and crustal movements in this area continue to be active.
People are trying to mend the broken wounds in their hearts by applying medicine and sticking bandages on them, but it will likely take some time for the indescribable sense of sadness that permeates this peninsula to heal.
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‘Aenokoto’ Harvest Gratitude Ritual Held in Noto Peninsula; Ceremony to Welcome Agriculture Deity Was Named Intangible Cultural Heritage asset in 2009
“Aenokoto,” a traditional agsricultural ritual to welcome the deity of agriculture and express gratitude for the harvest, was held on Thursday in the Mii district of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was struck by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake on Jan. 1 this year.
A 74-year-old man, serving as the master of the ritual, invited the deity from the rice field into the building where the ritual was held, behaving as though the invisible spirit were really present. He then served up a bunch of food to the invisible deity. In February, prayers will be offered to send the deity to the fields and ensure a good harvest.
The word “Aenokoto,” which means ritual for hospitality, was registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage asset by UNESCO in 2009.
‘Aenokoto’ Harvest Gratitude Ritual Held in Noto Peninsula; Ceremony to Welcome Agriculture Deity Was Named Intangible Cultural Heritage asset in 2009 - The Japan News
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Japan updates disaster shelter guidelines
The central government on Friday updated its guidelines for disaster shelter operations, with the update calling for ensuring there is one toilet for every 20 people, among other measures.
The update follows the massive earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 1, 2024. In shelters set up after the disaster, people had difficulty using toilets and sleeping.
As for toilets, the guidelines call for setting up one unit for every 50 people initially and one unit for every 20 people later.
The guidelines also suggest one bathing unit for every 50 people.
Living space of at least 3.5 square meters per person is recommended to accommodate a cardboard bed and other items.
The guidelines emphasize the need for hot meals for disaster victims.
"We will work to ensure the same level of shelter conditions wherever a disaster occurs," Manabu Sakai, minister of state for disaster management, said at a news conference.
Japan updates disaster shelter guidelines - The Japan Times
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