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Travel Shot: Tsunami Warning Sign

Some Shaking Going On

Just a quick reminder, the beach isn't where you want to be during a tsunami.

Most tsunamis are created  by earthquakes and, Japan has been having a few lately.

A tsunami can create a wave, just inches tall or, reach 100 feet into the air.

So, it's a good idea to know where the ground is at least 30 meters above sea level.

Tsunami warnings are announced over most people's cell phones, in Japan.

Signs, posted along highways and, at public buildings, list elevations and evacuation areas.

Learn more about tsunamis at this nifty site.

Tsunami Warnings and Advisories is another good link.

And, here's a good Earthquake Tracker.

Just in case, you want to see, where all the shaking is going on.

Along the Road There's a Legend That Was Told

Beside the Okukubi River

 

 

It isn't very often, I walk on the eastern side of this waterway.

When I do, it seems like there's always something new to photograph, besides wildlife.

The water bull pulling an oxcart full of tourists on a sunny day was an interesting shot.

Some brand new signs along the way, seemed to tell an important story.

A Buddhist monk, snakes and some farming near the mangrove forest were on other signs.

So, I took photos of everything that day and got the story translated into English.

My assistant, Mami Sakiyama is going to be a photojournalist someday.

Let me tell you, "That ain't no bull."

The article, Folktale from a River in Okinawa, was her first attempt at something like this.

It was sent to Stripes Okinawa last night and, got published today !

Scenes From A Junior High Undokai

Today was Undokai Day in Kin Village

An Undokai is what you might call Sports Day.

The Junior High athletic field was where I spent the day.

Here are some photos to give you an idea what you might see at one of these events.

Undokai isn't just for students.  Adults participate, too.

If you were a mama or papa you could be in a relay race.

Do stuff like Izzy-dizzy.

And have a hard time running after you took a spin.

Young athletes are the most fun to watch.

Little kids are camera shy, sometimes.

What I try to do is sneak up on them and do something to make them smile.

Like, stick my tongue out at them.

This rascal, did it back to me !

The Pom-Pom girls let you take their picture as long as peace signs are OK.

There was even a sign that said "Yes We Kin Final".

There are over 500 more photos of the Kin Village Undokai on my back burner.

Hopefully, they'll be developed by October 10th.

That's the official Sports Day, all over Japan.


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