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Recovery & Progress
These incredible photos show the astonishing speed at which some of the worst affected areas in Japan are being cleaned up and rebuilt, just 3 months after the tsunami which devastated parts in the north east of the country.
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Local residents walking through debris on a street in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, to get water 48 hours after the disaster, top, and the same area on June 3 where a large tank and a damaged house on the left side of the street have been cleared away.
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A ship swept away by the raging torrents lies among other debris on March 12, left, while a man on a bicycle pedals past a pedestrian on the same road June 4, 2011 in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, north-eastern Japan
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by Ben on June 13, 2011 http://japanskiexperience.com
MESSAGE FROM THE NISEKO PROMOTION BOARD
Information about the accident in the Fukushima no.1 Nuclear Power Plant.
Niseko Promotion Board
Niseko Kogen Hotel 1F, 204 Yamada Kutchan-cho Abuta-gun Hokkaido
044-0081 Japan
TEL 0136-21-2551 FAX 0136-21-2553
To whom having relatives and/or friends currently visiting Niseko
Information about the accident in the Fukushima no.1 Nuclear Power Plant.
The explosion footage of the nuclear power plant building as you may already have seen on TV,
papers or internet, was indeed as shocking for us Japanese as would have been for all people
around the world.
Some people may have the impression that the whole of Japan is suffering from out of control
radioactivity emissions such as it was the case in Chernobyl, Russia.
Being the only country that experienced the A-bomb attack, we Japanese are probably the most
aware of the awfulness of nuclear influences. Currently in Japan, radioactivity is being
monitored throughout the country and those measurements can be seen through the website of
the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
http://notice.yahoo.co.jp/emg/en/archives/np_jp.html
(English info available).
Niseko Promotion Board has filed, according to the published data, the various measurements
of radioactivity in places that may be in direct relation with our geographical location (please
refer to the following pages).
As you can see, the measurements in Sapporo, which is the closest monitoring point from
Niseko, Morioka, which is located half way between Niseko and the accident site and Osaka,
Japan’s 2nd largest city aren’t AT ALL affected by any forms of radioactivity.
Due to the explosion of the power plant building and also due to the emission of vapors, the
value monitored in Tokyo have risen slightly above normal value a few days ago, however the
measured value was small enough that it wouldn’t affect human health even if the same
amount was measured for longer than a year. And, the measurement value have actually
decreased, back to usual value, since then.
Even in Yamagata, which is located at about 100km from the plants, have not seen any drastic
changes in the radioactivity measurement, which is maybe thanks to the mountain range of
1500m to 1800m elevation that separates the two locations.
Relatively high value has been observed in Mito city, however they still were lower compared to
places with naturally high radiation level (such as seen in Guarapari, Brazil) and the
measurements show that it is now settled back to global average level.
Radioactivity contamination is definitely a threat for people that would go spot on the accident
site to perform whatever recovery measures, however the Japanese government is guaranteeing
that a normal life can be continued outside the 30km evacuation area. Of course, the situation is
still to be attentively followed, but we believe that here in Niseko, 600km away from the site in
question, we are in the same safety level as if we were somewhere overseas.
Many western nuclear experts also stated that even in the worst-case scenario, there would not
be any threats to the health of inhabitants in Tokyo.
We believe that more news about the nuclear power plant will be reported as the situation
changes, some of them may sound worrying, however we are hoping that given the above facts,
you will now be able to follow those information knowing that your friends and relatives in
Niseko are far away from the problem and are as safe as if they were back in their home
country.
21st March, 2011
Niseko Promotion Board
Reading of environmental radioactivity
(Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/saigaijohou/syousai/1303723.htm
30% OFF SALE!
Come into our Niseko stores and save a massive 30% off all retail gear!
We also have over 100 ex-demo skis to move, prices start at ¥10,000.
The snow is still falling in Niseko so drop in and take advantage of the end of season specials.
Our 6th winter in Japan! Announcing our new MEGA STORE!
Our new mega store is located in the newly refurbished Berg Plaza near the traffic lights next door Abu Cha, a renowned Izakya.
The new site consists of 600 square meters chocked full of everything you need for your ski or snowboard holiday. From hand warmers and beanies to helmets, goggles, jackets and pants, we have you covered while on holiday in Niseko.
Our computerized rental system has been a huge success over the years and it will be in place in our new shop, ensuring your rental experience is a quick and easy one.
As always, our expert staff will be on hand at all times to help you decide what gear to purchase or hire. Our staff love to ride as much as you do so you know you’re getting the right advise.
For your convenience we also have a second store located just 150m from the Hirafu gondola in the Landmark building. The Landmark shop is the perfect place to go if you need a quick binding adjustment or you want to swap your gear.
We look forward to seeing you in Niseko this winter!
