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“Resilience and Hope: Japan’s Unyielding Efforts in Rescuing New Year’s Day Quake Survivors”

In the wake of a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake striking Japan's west coast on New Year's Day, the nation finds itself in a frantic race against time. With at least eight lives lost and extensive damage to buildings, roads, and infrastructure, the aftermath is unfolding as a formidable challenge. The earthquake, an uncommon occurrence on the western coast, hit Ishikawa prefecture, challenging the norm of large-intensity earthquakes typically experienced along the eastern coast near the Japan Trench. The impact triggered tsunami waves, reaching about 1 meter, compelling coastal residents to seek higher ground. Rescue operations in the remote Noto peninsula are underway, albeit hindered by damaged roads and a closed airport. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's urgent plea for action emphasizes the difficulty of the rescue efforts, with challenges extending to reaching the northern tip of the Noto peninsula. Despite the ongoing tremors and disruptions in Toyama city, where convenience store shelves stand empty, international support is rallying. President Joe Biden has expressed readiness to assist, while the Japanese government has ordered evacuations and provided emergency shelters. The earthquake unfolded at a sensitive time for Japan's nuclear industry, but as of now, no irregularities have been reported. Companies, including Kokusai Electric, Sharp, Komatsu, and Toshiba, are evaluating damage to their factories. The situation remains critical, with Japan facing a continuing battle against time amid damaged infrastructure and ongoing tremors. The outpouring of international support underscores the gravity of the situation against the backdrop of Japan's nuclear concerns.

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Bad movie I have Death by Hanging aka Kôshikei 1968

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I wanted to draw something cute. Gonna try to finish this digitally eventually.

Fumio belongs to @tinyangryghost

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Death by Hanging | Nagisa Ôshima | 1968

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Fumi Yoshinaga's Ōoku: The Inner Chambers Manga Wins The 42nd Nihon SF Taisho Award

    Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan has sponsored the Nihon SF Taisho Award (the Japan Science Fiction Awards) since 1980. It was announced on February 19 that its 42nd Grand Prize goes to Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (Hakusensha), a historical fantasy manga by Fumi Yoshinaga.

  The 42nd Nihon SF Taisho Award is presented to the most outstanding sci-fi work published/released between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021. As a result of the selection committee held at Zoom on February 19 (Selection committee members: Jin Kusakami, Mari Kotani, Yumiko Shirai, Gakuto Mikumo, and Hiroyuki Morioka), the Grand Prize winner was decided.

  The other five finalists were:

  "Lens in the Dark" Haneko Takayama (Tokyo Sogensha)

"Godzilla Singularity Point" (Toho)

"74 Seconds of Melody and Solitude" Mikihiko Hisanaga (Tokyo Sogensha)

"The Science Fiction of Post Corona" Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan (Hayakawa Shobo)

"Hazards of Mixing" Fumio Takano (Hayakawa Shobo)

    The award ceremony will be held during the "SF Carnival" event at Daikanyama Tsutaya on April 16, 2022, and will be streamed online on the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan's official YouTube channel. The Grand Prize winner will receive a certificate and trophy as the main prize, and a cash prize of 1,000,000 yen as a supplementary prize.

        Fumi Yoshinaga:

    Source: press release

  By: Mikikazu Komatsu

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The Ceremony (Gishiki) (1971)

The Ceremony (Gishiki)

NAGISA OSHIMA

Bil’s rating (out of 5): BBBB.  Japan, 1971.  Art Theatre Guild, Daiei Studios, Sozosha.  Screenplay by Mamoru Sasaki, Tsutomu Tamura, Nagisa Oshima.  Cinematography by Toichiro Narushima.  Produced by Kinshirô Kuzui, Takuji Yamaguchi.  Music by Toru Takemitsu.  Production Design by Shigenori Shimoishizaka. Film Editing by Keiichi Uraoka.

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