IISEE NewsletterFeb 28 2018
Number 154

In This Issue• Global Course• Reports on Study
Trip –Global Course• InternationalFriendship Party• Participant
Recruitment for 201819 One-Year Course is
now going on

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By Mr. Yoshihiro Iitake, Head of Administration Division, IISEEIISEE Training Course has lectures and study tour not only inTsukuba but also in other place. Participants of the Global SeismologicalObservation Training Course visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japanand attended workshop. The event was posted on the Facebook page of“CTBT Japan” on February 6th.
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Bulletin Database(1)By Mr. Phuntsho Pelgay from Bhutan
The Past, the Present and the Future of Japan
What is the best way to explore Japan of all times?
This question consistently bothered much of my timesince I arrived here. When Kansai study trip wasannounced for Global Seismological Observation Course, I
expected much from it, and it delivered.
On 31st January we boarded Shinkansen, aka bullet train, at
Tokyo station embarking towards Kansai region in southern Japan. The
exquisite look and exhilarating speed of the bullet train provided me ataste of the Japanese innovation and value for time.

However, the visit to Atomic Dome in Hiroshima city, the nextday, revealed the horrific past in the Japanese history due to man-madedisaster. The eye-watering story by a daughter of one of the survivors
Earthquakes
printed the true scale of devastation induced by atomic bomb inThe 2011 off the Pacific
Hiroshima in 1945. But story also narrated the strong spirit andcoast of Tohoku
perseverance of Japanese people that led to quick revival of the nation Earthquake
and present day Hiroshima city is a testimony to it. Nonetheless, such
Reports of Recent
stories need to reach out to wider audience to educate on the disastrous
Earthquakes
outcome of nuclear weapon.
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Earthquake Catalog

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The visit to Nojima fault
preservation museum in Awaji
Island on 2nd February provided
a raw experience of how
earthquake ruptures. Although
Japanese history is tainted withdark hours of natural disasters
such as 1995 Kobe and 2011
Tohuko Earthquakes, I learnt at
Disaster Reduction and Human
Renovation Institution that
effective and immediate
reconstruction process could
lessen the impact of disaster.
The key lesson for me was,“learn to embrace the disaster,rather than walking away”.

On the third day atculturalcity of Kyoto, we visited
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cultural andneed.
Nojima Fault
historical monuments that
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showcased the cultural andadministrative settings of Japan during the period late medieval to mid19th century. I thought those rich traits are cornerstone to socioeconomic progression of the country.
While future is on good course, and past had given bitter taste,
the present state of Japan is something we all should admire about.
I would like to thank IISEE, JICA and our coordinators for their
mentorship during Kansai trip- a region painted with past, present andthe future of Japan.

(2)By Ms. Viana Poveda Brossard from Cuba
The study trip was an enriching experience for me.
It was really impressive visited the Atomic Bomb Dome,the Children’s Peace Monument and the Hiroshima Peace
Memorial Museum. I was able to learn more about how
affected the atomic bomb of Hiroshima to Japanesepeople through the testimony of people who experienced
this fact. It was very sad for me to know so closely thehistory of two people whoexperienced the Hiroshimabomb.

Atomic Bomb Dome

Enjoy, Now

Also Sadako Sasaki’s
history, a girl affected byHiroshima Bomb was very
emotional for me. Nobody
should experience the effectsof an atomic bomb again.
Now I am more aware of theimplications of this event forJapanese people.

It was amazing to see a real fault and experience some artificial
earthquakes in Nojima Fault Preservation Museum and also got more
knowledge about Japanese seismicity. I liked how Japanese keep alive
the memory of the Awaji’s earthquake to teach everybody how
important is to be aware of how destructive an earthquake can be.
I really liked visit the Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation
Institution. I could see that even though Japan is affected by strong
earthquakes that causes tsunamis and the death of thousands of people,
the Japanese are able to overcome. I got impressed by the ability ofJapanese people to prepare themselves to face future disasters causedby earthquakes.
I think the study trip was a great opportunity to learn about
Japanese’s history and culture. I enjoyed really beautiful places likeKinkakuji Temple, Nijo – jo Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. I also
enjoyed Miyajima Island, it was a nice experience for me do somerituals in Itsukushima shrine.

(3)By Ms. Mako Ronneliah Sitali from Namibia
The Kansai study trip visit was a mix of fun
activities and educational. The trip was a once in a
lifetime opportunity. The Shinkansen train which isconsidered the fastest train in Japan was such a beautiful
experience. Taking a train for the first was breath taking
and a good memory to cherish. On our way to Hiroshima
we saw a wonderful view of the FUJI mountain thatlooked like an ICE cream cone, mouthwatering just by seeing it.
Miyajima island was a clear indication of the real environment of
the Japanese religion. Japanese people were coming to the Shrine togive offering and made their wishes. Special cards were sold to reveal
their future. Seeing people who are so committed and having such astrong connection with their gods was so good. The shrines built in thewater was so attractive and unique.
The historic Hiroshima city visit was like going back to high schooland relive the true story of the second world war. The educational
lecture by a member from family survivor gave some insight of thenegative impacts of using
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On a scientific point of view, the visit to Nojima fault was anopportunity to visualize tectonic structure essential in seismic studies. In
this case the surface dislocation that was observed at Nojima fault wasan excellent illustration of what really happens when an event occurs.
Seeing such a well-defined tectonic structure in real life is very rare andsuch experience will remain on one’s memory forever.
In order to make us understand how real earthquake felt we wereintroduced to an induced earthquake of magnitude 9 and the feeling wasso genuine. It was a combination of fear and excitement to have suchan experience. For someone like me who does not come from very adefined tectonic region and with little disastrous earthquakes this wasan eye opener. A visit was made to the Reduction and Human
Renovation Institution where mitigation measures were explained incase of a disastrous earthquakes.
The visit to Kyoto was all about fun and knowing the Japaneseculture. Mostly focused on the life style of the Japanese idol, the greatSamurai and the Ninja. The honor and respect that the Japanese people
have for him is so amazing that they still keep his history well preserved
and they continue spreading the knowledge to the younger generationand the world at large. The temple and the castle’s design are so lovely,
great and creative architect designs that shows how great innovators
the Japanese people are.
I encourage everyone to visit the lovely Island of Japan to have
unforgettable memories

International Friendship Party

By Mr. Yoshihiro Iitake, Head of Administration Division, IISEEAs IISEE is currently holding One-Year Training Course and Global
Seismological Observation Training Course, there are more participants
than usual. On February 13th, We had an International Friendship Partyat cafeteria in BRI during lunch time.Dr. Midorikawa (President of BRI)
and Dr. Sawachi (Director of BRI) also attended the party, and we wereable to share a good time.

Friendship Party

Participant Recruitment for 2018-19 One-Year
Course is now going on
By IISEE Administration

JICA has already sent the General Information of 2018-19 oneyear course for Seismology, Earthquake Engineering & Tsunami Disaster
Mitigation to the selected countries: Bangladesh, Ecuador, El Salvador,Colombia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Turkey andVanuatu. We will appreciate you if you so kindly transfer thisinformation to your young colleagues or subordinates who may beambitious to study abroad. The deadline for application is set at April
13th, however, this is the final date for sending the application form,
from a JICA office in your country to the Headquarter of JICA in Tokyo.
The deadline for you must be set earlier. Please ask a JICA Office inyour country for further and more detailed information.

On the requirement of English proficiency forrecruitment
By IISEE Administration

2018-19 one-year course for Seismology, Earthquake Engineering& Tsunami Disaster Mitigation will be held as a Master program under
the collaboration of IISEE, BRI and DMP, GRIPS. This training courseincludes active participation in discussions and development of theaction plan and research report, thus requires high competence ofEnglish ability both in conversation and composition. Therefore, theapplicants are requested to have a competent command of spoken andwritten English ---with a minimum test score of TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS
Academic 6.0 or its equivalent. It is mandatory for applicants toGRIPS/BRI Master’s Program to submit the above mentioned English
certificate, an official certificate of the university you attended on theinstruction in English, or an academic degree at an accredited institution
located in the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland.

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