~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ 復興 [fukkou] : Restoration of the tsunami-hit area It’s been almost a year since the earthquake and tsunami hit northeast Japan last March. The disaster- related reports and articles still abound in the media. The evacuees still live in temporary housing areas with the minimum daily necessities to get by. Volunteers are still needed to help clean the area. So many lives have been lost; so many people have been left in despair. Indeed it will take more time, money and manpower to overcome difficulties and problems to work toward a full restoration. Remember the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, and the Indian Ocean Tsunami? Life goes on whatever happens, but let us not forget them. By Minako Sato On a recent sunny winter day I toured the Shonan coastal area, using my car a good deal but also my feet. I climbed many of the hills and explored the area thoroughly. I had no set plan, but wandered freely wherever my fancy took me. I was rewarded by the sight of the blue, profound sea, which remains still without a stir or a ripple. I felt the breath of bare trees which once lent me shade and are now waiting for the new spring. In spite of the cold, so many tiny buds were sprouting on naked boughs. However long is winter, spring surely returns as the days are getting longer and longer. As the season advances, New Year days will pass away before we know it. We dwellers in Shonan are somewhat proud of living in towns with beaches, even though we might have a tsunami someday. Shonan is worth it. This was the first health resort in Japan, and is beloved by most people in their present adventures and as references to the past. Childhood memories of vacations by the sea stay with us forever. The experiences were so intense that we can still recall the smallest details from our sunken memories...bathed in intense light from the endless skies, the smell of fresh and clean air, and cries of seabirds during the daytime. At night we were lulled to sleep by the sound of waves washing upon the shore. These timeless memories from my days past in Shonan seem to stand still, even as the clock ticks on. Zushi, our feature in this issue, exemplifies these splendid charms of time that has no end. Michiko Kimura For The Shonan Post Crew F E B – 2 0 1 2
復興 [fukkou] : Restoration of the tsunami-hit area It’s been almost a year since the earthquake and tsunami hit northeast Japan last March. The disaster- related reports and articles still abound in the media. The evacuees still live in temporary housing areas with the minimum daily necessities to get by. Volunteers are still needed to help clean the area. So many lives have been lost; so many people have been left in despair. Indeed it will take more time, money and manpower to overcome difficulties and problems to work toward a full restoration. Remember the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Hurricane Katrina, and the Indian Ocean Tsunami? Life goes on whatever happens, but let us not forget them. By Minako Sato
On a recent sunny winter day I toured the Shonan coastal area, using my car a good deal but also my feet. I climbed many of the hills and explored the area thoroughly. I had no set plan, but wandered freely wherever my fancy took me. I was rewarded by the sight of the blue, profound sea, which remains still without a stir or a ripple. I felt the breath of bare trees which once lent me shade and are now waiting for the new spring. In spite of the cold, so many tiny buds were sprouting on naked boughs. However long is winter, spring surely returns as the days are getting longer and longer. As the season advances, New Year days will pass away before we know it.
We dwellers in Shonan are somewhat proud of living in towns with beaches, even though we might have a tsunami someday. Shonan is worth it. This was the first health resort in Japan, and is beloved by most people in their present adventures and as references to the past. Childhood memories of vacations by the sea stay with us forever. The experiences were so intense that we can still recall the smallest details from our sunken memories...bathed in intense light from the endless skies, the smell of fresh and clean air, and cries of seabirds during the daytime. At night we were lulled to sleep by the sound of waves washing upon the shore.
These timeless memories from my days past in Shonan seem to stand still, even as the clock ticks on. Zushi, our feature in this issue, exemplifies these splendid charms of time that has no end. Michiko Kimura For The Shonan Post Crew
Music & Stage Fujisawa Civic Center 藤沢市民会館 Inquiry: 0466-23-2415 GALA Concert in Fujisawa Feb. 18 (Sat.) 15:00 Large Hall Grand March from Aida; Grand March from Tannhäuser; Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Nabucco, etc. Adm: 5,500/4,500/3,500y Chigasaki Civic Cultural Hall 茅ヶ崎市民文化会館 Inquiry: 0467-85-1123 http://www.chigasaki-arts.jp/hall/ Kakashiza Shadow Puppet Feb. 11 (Sat.) Small Hall 11:00 Puss in Boots 14:00 The Little Prince Adm: 1,000y; 500y (high school and younger students) for each show Kaori Muraji Guitar Recital 2012 Mar. 3 (Sat.) 18:00 Small Hall Bee Gees: How Deep Is Your Love; Mahler: Symphony No.5 4th Movement Adagietto; Ryuichi Sakamoto: Prelude, etc. Adm: 5,500/4,500/3,500y Kamakura Performing Arts Center 鎌倉芸術館 Inquiry: 0467-48-4500 http://kamakura-arts.jp/index.html Former Performers of Takarazuka Revue: Ça c'est Paris 2 Feb. 24 (Fri.) 14:30 & 18:30 Large Hall Adm: 4,500/4,000y Daishin Kashimoto & Konstantin Lifschitz Duo Recital Mar. 10 (Sat.) 15:00 Large Hall Beethoven: Violin Sonatas No. 2 in A major; No. 6 in A major; No. 7 in C minor; No. 8 in G major Adm: 6,000/5,000/4,000y Musical Picture-Book: Cool Brass Mar. 26 (Mon.) 14:00 Large Hall Turkish March; My Neighbor Totoro
Medley; Mambo No. 5, etc. Adm: 2,000y; 1,500y for junior/senior high school students; 1,000y for elementary school students and under Yokosuka Arts Theatre 横須賀芸術劇場 Inquiry: 046-823-9999 http://www.yokosuka-arts.or.jp/en/e_index.html Paul Badura-Skoda Piano Recital Mar. 3 (Sat.) 15:00 Large Hall Bach: Partita No. 1 in B flat major; Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 8 in A minor, etc. Adm: 4,000/3,000y Japan Strings Quartet Masterpieces Mar. 25 (Sun.) 15:00 Small Hall Mozart: String Quartets No. 3 in G major; Borodin: String Quartet No. 2, etc. Adm: 3,000/2,500y Others Yoshida Brothers: World of Shamisen Feb. 26 (Sun.) 17:30 Hiratsuka Chuo Community Center Large Hall Adm: 4,500y
Festival of First Day of the Horse Hastuuma-sai 初午祭 Feb. 3 (Fri.) Sasuke-inari-jinja Shrine佐助稲荷神 Kamakura; Maruyama-inari-jinja Shrine 丸山神社, Kamakura; Kugenuma Fushimi-jinja Shrine鵠沼伏見稲荷神社, Fujisawa. It is believed that the wishes prayed for on that day will be fulfilled. Valentine Island Enoshima Feb. 4 (Sat.) – 14 (Tue.) 17:00 – 20:00 Romantic illumination, candle arts, special live concert, etc. http://enoshima-seacandle.jp/event/2011/shonannohouseki/ Taura Bairin-matsuri Ume blossoms festival 田浦梅林祭り Feb. 4 (Sat.) 10:00 Taura ume-no-sato, Yokosuka 2,700 ume (plum) and narcissi blossoms, entertainment, kite-flying, etc. Inquiry: 046-861-4181 Memorial Service for Old Needles Hari-kuyo 針供養 Feb. 8 (Wed.) 10:30 Egara-tenjin-jinja Shrine, Fujisawa 荏柄天神神社 Ice-water Festival 大国寿会 Aragyo 荒行 rigorous ascetic exercise Feb. 11 (Sat.) 10:30 Chosho-ji Temple 長勝寺, Kamakura At this ritual, men clad in only loincloths pour seven buckets of ice-cold water over their bodies
Museums Kamakura City Kawakita Film Museum川喜多映画記念館 Feb. 2 (Thu.)‐Mar. 28 (Wed.) 9:00‐17:00 (Closed on Mon.) 2-2-12 Yukinoshita, Kamakura Exhibition: Film Director Shindo Kaneto Adm: 200y; junior high students and under 100y Inquiry: 0467-23-2500 Details: www.kamakura-kawakita.org Museum Haus Kasuya カスヤの森現代美術館 Jan. 6 (Thu.)‐Feb. 26 (Sun.) 10:00‐18:00 (Closed on Mon. & Tue.) 7-12-13 Hirasaku, Yokosuka Modern Art: ‘L’amitie’ Takako Amakasu & Haruko Kasuya Adm: 500y Inquiry: 0468-52-3030 Details: www.museum-haus-kasuya.com
and subsequently became an overgrown forest, was being partially developed into a housing annex for the U.S. Navy in support of the nearby Yokosuka Naval Base. In preparation for this construction, an archeological excavation began in 1986. From this five-and-a-half-year dig, a bounty of artifacts from the Jomon period to the Middle Ages were discovered, providing insight into history of the Zushi area and Japan’s archipelago that had previously been unknown.* Because of the archeological importance of the Ikego area and its 290 hectares (717 acres) of lush woodlands, this area continues to be controversial for many in Japan as grassroots movements struggle to save the hills of Ikego from further development.
Jinmu-ji Temple
Although there are a number good places for sightseeing in Zushi, the most peaceful and picturesque ones tend to be in the mountains on the outskirts of the city. A favorite place is Jinmu-ji Temple 神武寺, which rests upon a mountain of the same name at the eastern edge of Zushi, and is adjacent to Ikego Hills. The secluded temple is said to date back to the eight century’s Nara Era and the celebrated Buddhist monk, Gyougi Bosatsu of the Tendai sect. It is said that in 1590, many samurai fleeing from Hideyoshi’s siege of Odawara Castle took refuge at Jinmu-ji Temple. Today the mountain temple’s ancient forest provides mental refuge from chasing thoughts and ticking clocks. The peacefulness of this places gives way to a short and scenic hike from the back of the temple. Along the way, one can view both sides of Miura Peninsula before arriving at Takatoriyama, an old rock quarry that is now popular with hikers and rock climbers seeking a local thrill. *To view the display of over 200 archeological items from Ikego Hills dating from the Yayoi period, visit the Ikego Artifacts Museum. For more information, contact the Zushi City Office, or visit: http://www.city.zushi.kanagawa.jp/syokan/syougaigakusyu/ikego_shiryo/ikego-hp/English-HP/ikego-e.html
As with all of Japan, Zushi 逗子 has a rich and fascinating history. This area of land on the west side of Miura Peninsula has been inhabited since ancient times. Numerous organic artifacts from eras such as Jomon (10,000 BCE-300 BCE), Yayoi (300 BCE-250 CE) and Kofun (250-538) have been discovered in an ancient riverbed, indicating that areas of Zushi were once thriving rice-growing communities. Throughout the subsequent periods in Japanese history, the Zushi area naturally fell into the hands of the local ruling clans and were used to support the needs of the time, including serving as an outer fortress for the east side of the samurai capital during the Kamakura Era (1183-1333). During the Meiji Era (1868-1912), the area came to be known as Tagoe Village. This village developed commercially upon the creation of the Yokosuka Line railway in 1889. Changing its name to Zushi Village in 1924, followed by a merge into Yokosuka City, Zushi officially became its own city in 1954.
“Zushi” as a word means street, alley, or intersection, but Zushi has certainly grown beyond its name. When Zushi Marina opened as a yachting port in 1967, the whole area readily developed into a resort getaway and has been a very popular beach town ever since. The shallow water and humble waves lend well to summer sea bathing while the strong winds provide great year-round windsurfing. Zushi is also a good fishing locale, with its small fishing village known as Kotsubo neighboring the Marina complex.
In 1974, Zushi was officially declared to be a “peace-minded” city, surrounded by the blue sea and lush greenery. Incidentally, starting from the early 1980s the city became the center of a national political and environmental controversy involving an area within Zushi called Ikego Hills. The site that had formerly been used as an ammunition storehouse by the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII,
Markets
Antique Markets Hoshu-no-ichi 宝珠の市 Hoshu-ji Temple, Fujisawa Feb. 4 (Sat.) Inquiry: 0466-34-0819 Yugyo-ji Temple, Fujisawa 遊行寺 Feb. 5 (Sun.) and 25 (Sat.) Inquiry: 090-4544-7063 Ryuko-ji Temple, Fujisawa 龍口寺 Feb. 19 (Sun.) from sunrise to evening Inquiry: 0466-25-7222 Fish Markets Katase Harbor, Enoshima Feb. 5 (Sun.) 9:00 http://business4.plala.or.jp/ek1qaz/ schedule.html General Markets & Bazaars Hayama Market Hayama Harbor, next to Hayama Marina 葉山漁港 Every Sun. 9:00 – 11:00 Cancelled in case of bad weather Inquiry: 046-875-0315 Zushi Road Oasis Zushi Beach, Road Oasis Feb. 11 and 25 (Sat.) 10:00 – 14:00 Inquiry: 046-871-1145 Zushi Marche Kamegaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine, Zushi Feb. 26 (Sun.) 9:00 – 15:00 http://ichiba.geocities.jp/kaminoichi/ Fureai Shopふれあいショップ Rapport bazaar by disabled groups in Kamakura Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 (Thu.) Kamakura City Hall 1F Feb. 2, 9 and 23 (Thu.) Shogai-gakushu Center Inqury: 0467-22-6886 (Miyauchi)
Tours Volunteer Guided Tours The tours below are in Japanese. For tours by an English-speaking guide, please phone the office. Registration 1 week in advance. Tour A: Feb. 23 (Thu.), 24 (Fri.), 27 (Mon.) and 28 (Tue.) 10:00 – 14:30 Tour B: Feb. 16 (Thu.), 17 (Fri.), 21 (Tue.) and 22 (Wed.) 10:00 – 14:30 Tour Fees: 500y (excludes any admission and transportation fees) Inquiry: NPO Kamakura Guide Association 0467-24-6548 http://www.kcn-net.org/guide/index.ht
Zazen Session in English at Kenchoji Temple Zazen is one of the most important practices of Zen Buddhism which has been handed down from generation to generation since the Kamakura Era (1183-1333) in Japan. The thought of Zen Buddhism affected Japanese culture and Japanese people. Kenchoji, the oldest temple of Zen Buddhism in Japan, holds a zazen session in English for foreigners four times a year as scheduled below. This is a great opportunity to experience the tradition of Zen and extend your knowledge. No prior experience with zazen is necessary. In the session, priests tell you how to practice zazen. You may let your mind free from your daily life. Green tea is served after the session, when you are able to talk about many things with the priests.
The Shonan Post is a community paper brought to you by a volunteer staff. We meet and print at the Kamakura NPO Center and Fujisawa Shimin Katsudo Suishin Center. Article submissions and Bulletin Board items are run on a space-available basis and are due by the 15th for inclusion in the following month’s issue. Subscriptions, accompanied by ￥1,200 in stamps (15 x ￥80), are welcome. Bulletin board items, news coverage requests, and general inquiries are accepted via e-mail: [email protected] or by post: KNT, PO Box 51, Fujisawa Post Office, Fujisawa 〒251-8799. Please allow at least two weeks for a response. The Shonan Post Crew members are A. Harrington, J. Hendricks, Y. Hirakawa, K. Ichimura, S. Kagaya, M. Kimura, N. Kobayashi, H. Kubota, M. Kojima, T. Nii, J. Saito, M. Sakamoto, M. Sato, S. Suzuki, Y. Terai, and F. Usami. Logo design by C. Ito. TSP ports of call include Cinema Amigo, Tina’s Grooming, Shimamori, Kamakura Tourist Information Desk, Parasol Village Kataseyama, Fujisawa City Tourist Center, Enoden Fujisawa, Enoshima, and Hase Stn., JR Kamakura, YMCA, Kamakura City Hall, Chaya, Piny’s, Union, Suzukiya, Fujisawa City Hall, Shonan Grand Hotel, La Chanson, Shonandai Library, Shonandai Culture Center, and area kominkan community centers. See The Shonan Post on the web: http://issuu.com/shonanwife/docs/. The May 2011–April 2012 editorial theme is What’s in a Shonan Name?
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Details and contact information are as follows: Dates: Feb. 22 (Wed.), May 2 (Wed.), Sep. 6 (Thu.) and Dec. 12 (Wed.). Time: Arrive at 1:00pm; program is from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Place: Ryuoden Hall at Kenchoji Temple, 8 Yamanouchi, Kamakura Fee: 1,000yen plus entrance fee (adults 300yen, junior high and under 100yen). Individual applications, email: [email protected]; call: 0467-22-0981(ask for Mr. Ookura); or fax: 0467-25-6316 For groups over 20 members, please call: 0467-22-0981 Details: www.kenchoji.com/ You can see pictures of a session at: http://d/hatena.ne.jp/dohgen/20110917 and http://d.hatena.ne.jp/dohgen/20111129.
Movies Location
Title Yokosuka *1
Tsujido *2
Chigasaki *3
Hiratsuka *4
The Penthouse 2/3~ 2/3~ Nihon Retto (JP) 2/4~ 2/4~ 2/4~ 2/4~ The Hunter 2/4~ Arakawa Under the Bridge (JP) 2/4~ The Smurfs 2/4~18 Winnie the Pooh 2/4~18 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 2/10~ 2/10~ 2/10~ 2/10~ Hayabusa (JP) 2/11~ 2/11~ 2/11~ 2/11~ Gyakuten Saiban (JP) 2/11~ 2/11~ 2/11~ 2/11~ Time Slip Yankee (JP) 2/11~ Kitsutsuki to Ame (JP) 2/11~ TIME 2/17~ 2/17~ 2/17~ 2/17~ Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2/18~ 2/18~ 2/18~ 2/18~ The Revelation of the Pyramids 2/18~ Precure (JP) 2/18~3/3 Aflo Tanaka (JP) 2/18~ Underworld Awakening 2/24~ The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 2/25~ 2/25~ Young Adult 2/25~ The Double 2/25~
