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Biogeography and Evolution of the Carassius Auratus-Complex in East
Takada et al. BMC Evolutionary Biology 2010, 10:7 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/10/7 RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Biogeography and evolution of the Carassius auratus-complex in East Asia Mikumi Takada1,2*, Katsunori Tachihara1, Takeshi Kon2, Gunji Yamamoto2, Kei’ichiro Iguchi3, Masaki Miya4, Mutsumi Nishida2 Abstract Background: Carassius auratus is a primary freshwater fish with bisexual diploid and unisexual gynogenetic triploid lineages. It is distributed widely in Eurasia and is especially common in East Asia. Although several genetic studies have been conducted on C. auratus, they have not provided clear phylogenetic and evolutionary descriptions of this fish, probably due to selection bias in sampling sites and the DNA regions analysed. As the first step in clarifying the evolutionary entity of the world’s Carassius fishes, we attempted to clarify the phylogeny of C. auratus populations distributed in East Asia. Results: We conducted a detailed analysis of a large dataset of mitochondrial gene sequences [CR, 323 bp, 672 sequences (528 sequenced + 144 downloaded); CR + ND4 + ND5 + cyt b, 4669 bp in total, 53 sequences] obtained from C. auratus in East Asia. Our phylogeographic analysis revealed two superlineages, one distributed mainly among the Japanese main islands and the other in various regions in and around the Eurasian continent, including the Ryukyus and Taiwan. The two superlineages include seven lineages with high regional specificity that are composed of endemic populations indigenous to each region. The divergence time of the seven lineages was estimated to be 0.2 million years ago (Mya) by a fossil-based method and 1.0-1.9 Mya by the molecular clock method. -
1 to the Leaders and People of G7 Member States: Proposals For
To the Leaders and People of G7 Member States: Proposals for Pursuit of Genuine Prosperity through River Basin Thinking We the undersigned are members of citizens’ groups in the Tokai area, host to the Ise-Shima Summit. Despite our various standpoints, we have united to advocate for the “Ise Bay Initiative,” aiming to realize a sustainable and productive future based on river basin (bio-regional) thinking. Presenting the following experience and good practices, we propose to the leaders and the people of G7 member states to share the idea of Ise Bay Initiative and work together for a better future. “River basin thinking” means viewing the entire area of rivers flowing into the Ise Bay as one bio-region, and addressing issues within that region not on a reactive piecemeal basis but with the vision of integrated local development to enrichen the ecological value of the entire river basin area. Ise Bay basin communities have kept ideal relationship with nature and maintained their livelihood by utilizing the natural resources in co-existence with abundant forests, large and fertile plains, and rich and clear rivers like Kiso, Nagara, and Ibi rivers. However, as seen in the example of Yokkaichi Air Pollution which occurred after the post-war high economic growth period, air and water pollution that contaminated air and waters in the area severely affected human health and damaged fishery resources and as the result threatened people’s livelihoods. The pollution caused by Yokkaichi Petrochemical Complex built in northwest coast of Ise Bay deprived many people of their right to a healthy and safe living environment. -
Title Rb-Sr Geochronology and Petrogenesis of the Late
Rb-Sr Geochronology and Petrogenesis of the Late Mesozoic Title Igneous Rocks in the Inner Zone of the Southwestern part of Japan Author(s) Seki, Tatsuya Memoirs of the Faculty of Science, Kyoto University. Series of Citation geology and mineralogy (1978), 45(1): 71-110 Issue Date 1978-07-31 URL http://hdl.handle.net/2433/186625 Right Type Departmental Bulletin Paper Textversion publisher Kyoto University MEMolRs oF THE FAcuLTy oF SclENcE, KyOTO UNIvERSITy, SERIES oF GEoL. & MINERAL., Vol. XLV, No. 1, pp. 71-110, 1978 Rb-Sr Geochronology and Petrogenesis of the Late Mesozoic Igneous Rocks in the Inner Zone of the Southwestern Part of Japan By Tatsuya SEKi* (Received August 30, lq. 77) Abstract Rb-Sr isotopic measurements have been made on Cretaceous intermediate-acid igneous rocks from four districts, Yamaguchi, Hime.ii, Koto and Nohi, ofthe inner zone ofsouthwestJapan, and more than ten whole rock and internal isochrons have been obtained. Isochron ages of about 110 m.y. have been obtained from volcanic rocks of all of four districts. Another age of volcanic activity is about 70 m.y. The age ofgranitic rocks obtained is about 80-90 m.y. Initial Sr isotope ratios range from O.7051 to O.7103. The variation of these initial Sr ratios is more closely related with the crustal structure than with the age. Rb/Sr ratios (O.05-24) are higher than those of other calc-alkaline rocks of circum-Pacific regions. These data have been interpreted as that the parental magmas were generated from old lower crustal materials. Local geochronology, space-time relations of the igneous activity, the age of the "Roseki" deposits and the relation between age and paleomagnetism are discussed in detail. -
Annex VIII Casestudy0502 Hid
IEA Hydropower Implementing Agreement Annex VIII - Hydropower Good Practices: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Benefits Case Study 05-02: Water Quality – Hida River System, Japan Key Issues: 5- Water Quality 14- Development of Regional Industries Climatic Zone: Cf: Temperate Humid Climate Subjects: - Selective intake, techniques to operate a group of dams Effects: - Mitigation of turbid water persistence Project Name: Hydropower Dams in Hida River System Country: Gifu Prefecture, Japan (Asia) (N35˚56’ – N36˚4’, E137˚15’ – 29’) Implementing Party & Period - Project: Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. 1969 (Completion of construction) - - Good Practices: Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. 1983 (Commencement of operation) - Key Words: turbid water, selective intake, operation of reservoirs Abstract: In the Hida River basin, there are several power stations, and turbid water persistence became a problem shortly after the completion of the Asahi Dam in 1953. To solve this problem, selective intake facilities were constructed at the Asahi Dam and the Takane No.1 Dam. Using these facilities, coupled with power plant operation at 4 dams in the Hida River, the persistent turbidity has been gradually decreasing. 1. Outline of the Project The Hida River is the Kiso River System’s largest tributary with a total watercourse length of 134km and a total catchment area of 2,177m 2 that originates in Mt. Norikura and Mt. Ontake located in the southernmost part of the North Japan Alps and flows southward meeting many tributaries including the Akigami and Maze Rivers to finally join the Kiso river in Mino Kamo City (Fig.-1). Many power source development projects have been conducted in the Hida river basin since long ago, and currently the total number of power stations and the total of the permitted/approved maximum outputs are 23 and approximately 1.14 million kW, respectively (Table-1). -
Title Destructive Effects of the Estuary Dam on the Nagara River's
Destructive Effects of the Estuary Dam on the Nagara River's Title Environment, and the Program for its Regeneration Author(s) 粕谷, 志郎; 村瀬, 惣一; 青山, 己織 Citation [岐阜大学地域科学部研究報告] no.[20] p.[1]-[22] Issue Date 2007-02-28 Rights 岐阜大学地域科学部 (Faculty of Regional Studies, Gifu Version University) / リバーポリシーネットワーク(NPO) (River Policy Network(NPO)) URL http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12099/15555 ※この資料の著作権は、各資料の著者・学協会・出版社等に帰属します。 BulletinoftheFaculyofRegionalStudies,GifuUniversityVol.20:1-22.(2007) DestructiveE恥ctsoftheEstuaryI)amontheNagaraRiver,s Environment,andtheProgram払ritsRegeneration ShiroKasuya,SohichiMuraseandMioriAoyama GifuUniversity,Defunctperson,RiverPolicyNetwork(NPO) (Received:November27,2006) Abstract TheplanOftheNagaraRiverestuarydamwasissuedin1960・Thepurposewasasupplyofthefresh watertoIseBayindustrialarea・Thoughitwastheplanforsupportlngtheeconomicgrowth・aWater demanddrasticallydidnotexpandafterwards,andtheoppositionmovementmainlyonthefisheryparty wasalsointensified・Afterthe一一Anpachifl00ddamage叩in1976,however,thefloodcontroIpurposeof thedamwasemphasized・Theriverbottommustbedredgedinordertorunthefloodsafely・Thesalt waterwillgoup,Whenitwillbesodone,andtheagrlCulturesaltdamagewillbecaused・Estuarydam, whichstopsthis,Callsitthenecessity・Theoppositionmovementonceceases,anditbeganconstruction in1988.It was almost simultaneous,and the new opposition movement mainly on environmental problembecamepopular・However,theoperationwasstartedin1995,Whilethefearoftheadverse effecttotheenvironmentdoesnotfadeaway. Afterwards,thesludgepilesupintheriverbed,benthosessuchastheclamsdisappearalmost,and -
Japanese Electric Utilities' Efforts for Global Warming Issues
9:00 on April 18, 2011 Concerning the Fukushima Daiichi NPP Accident Caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster The Federation of Electric Power Companies 電気事業連合会 The Federation of Electric Power Companies 1 We offer our sincerest condolences to all the people who were caught up in the Eastern Japan Earthquake Disaster on March 11. We are extremely aware of the serious concerns and difficulties caused by the accident at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and the consequent release of radioactive material, both for those living nearby and the wider public. We most deeply apologize for this situation. Working with the support of the Japanese Government and related agencies, TEPCO is making the utmost effort to prevent the situation from deteriorating, and the electricity industry as a whole is committing all its resources, including vehicles, equipment and manpower, toward resolving the situation. 電気事業連合会 The Federation of Electric Power Companies 2 Outline of the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake Date of occurrence: 14:46 on Friday, March 11, 2011 Epicenter: Offshore Sanriku (38ºN, 142.9ºE), Depth of hypocenter: 24 km (tentative value), Magnitude: 9.0 (The largest in recorded history (130 years) in Japan. The U.S. Geological Survey Office placed the quake as the 4th largest in the world since 1900. ) Hypocenter and seismic intensity Seismic intensity Press release at 14:53 on March 11, 2011 7: Kurihara city, Miyagi prefecture Upper 6: Hitachi city, Ibaraki prefecture, Naraha- cho, Nuclear reprocessing Tomioka-cho, Okuma-machi, Futaba-cho, Fukushima facilities prefecture, Natori city, Miyagi prefecture, etc. Lower 6: Ofunato city, Ishinomaki city, Onagawa-cho, Miyagi prefecture, Tokai village, Ibaraki prefecture, etc. -
Representations of Pleasure and Worship in Sankei Mandara Talia J
Mapping Sacred Spaces: Representations of Pleasure and Worship in Sankei mandara Talia J. Andrei Submitted in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Columbia University 2016 © 2016 Talia J.Andrei All rights reserved Abstract Mapping Sacred Spaces: Representations of Pleasure and Worship in Sankei Mandara Talia J. Andrei This dissertation examines the historical and artistic circumstances behind the emergence in late medieval Japan of a short-lived genre of painting referred to as sankei mandara (pilgrimage mandalas). The paintings are large-scale topographical depictions of sacred sites and served as promotional material for temples and shrines in need of financial support to encourage pilgrimage, offering travelers worldly and spiritual benefits while inspiring them to donate liberally. Itinerant monks and nuns used the mandara in recitation performances (etoki) to lead audiences on virtual pilgrimages, decoding the pictorial clues and touting the benefits of the site shown. Addressing themselves to the newly risen commoner class following the collapse of the aristocratic order, sankei mandara depict commoners in the role of patron and pilgrim, the first instance of them being portrayed this way, alongside warriors and aristocrats as they make their way to the sites, enjoying the local delights, and worship on the sacred grounds. Together with the novel subject material, a new artistic language was created— schematic, colorful and bold. We begin by locating sankei mandara’s artistic roots and influences and then proceed to investigate the individual mandara devoted to three sacred sites: Mt. Fuji, Kiyomizudera and Ise Shrine (a sacred mountain, temple and shrine, respectively). -
The Brochure [1.5MB]
Overview of the IWAYA Dam project Specifications The Iwaya dam, as a comprehensive development project, plays an important role on flood control in Kisogawa River system, as well as is used for irrigation, water supply for domestic and industrial use and hydropower (Chubu Electric Power Co.). In 1969, the project was inherited by Water Resources Development Public Corpora- tion from the Construction Ministry and the construction was performed by Chubu Electric Power Co. After the completion of construction in 1976, Japan Water Agency has been responsible for its management. SpecificationsSpecifications ofof ReservoirReservoir Location Kanayama Town and Gero Maze, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture Catchment Area (Direct:264.9㎢) (Indirect:770.0㎢) Total Capacity 173,500,000㎥ Effective Capacity 150,000,000 ㎥ Sedimentation Capacity 13,800,000 ㎥ Dead Storage Capacity 9,700,000 ㎥ Flood Control Capacity 50,000,000 ㎥ Water Utilization Capacity 61,900,000 ㎥ SSpecificationspecifications ooff DamDam Location Unogen and Onbara, Kanayama Town, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture River Maze river of Kiso River water system Type Tilt impervious core type rock-fill dam Elevation of Crest EL427.50m Height 127.5m Length 366.0m Width of Crest 10.0m Volume of embankment 5,780,000㎥ Spillway capacity 2,400㎥/s Dam Structure Embankment Standard Cross-section Surcharge water level Crest Plan Normal water level Lowest water level Rock zone I Filter Filter High water level of Rock zone I Masegawa No.2 Dam Dumped soil Rock zone II Rock zone II Rock Core Rock Intake tower Longitudinal Section -
Inazawa City Tour Guide Booklet Inazawa Harmony of Five So
Inazawa City Tour Guide Booklet Inazawa Harmony of Five So All you want to know about sightseeing in Inazawa is in this booklet with handy maps!! Map to Inazawa City HOKURIKU EXPWAY Oyabetonami JCT Kanazawa Takayama Nagano Main Line NAGANO EXPWY Hokuriku TOKAI-HOKURIKU EXPWY Main Line Chuo Main Line Okaya JCT CHUO EXPWY Tokyo Ichinomiya- TOKAI-KANJO EXPWY Nishi IC TOMEI EXPWY Ichinomiya IC MEISHIN EXPWY SHIN-TOMEI EXPWY Inazawa Komaki JCT Suita JCT Nagoya Shizuoka City Toyota JCT Yokkaichi JCT ISE-WANGAN Tokaido Main Line Kameyama JCT EXPWY SHIN-MEISHIN EXPWY Osaka Tokaido Shinkansen HIGASHI-MEIHAN EXPWY Chubu Centrair International Airport Fukuoka / Okinawa Sendai / Sapporo By train Tokyo Nagoya Inazawa Tokaido Shinkansen Tokaido Main Line 1 hr. and 40 min. by "NOZOMI" 10 min. by Local Shin-Osaka Konomiya Tokaido Shinkansen Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line 52 min. by "NOZOMI" 12 min. by Limited Express Kanazawa Gifu Inazawa Hokuriku Main Line / Tokaido Main Line Tokaido Main Line 2 hr. and 36 min. 15 min. by Local by Limited Express "SHIRASAGI" By car Ichinomiya Ichinomiya- Suita JCT JCT Nishi IC Inazawa City Komaki JCT Okaya JCT MEISHIN TOKAI-HOKURIKU 15 min. CHUO EXPWY EXPWY EXPWY 135 min. 120 min. 1 min. Kameyama Ichinomiya Suita JCT JCT Kanie IC IC SHIN-MEISHIN HIGASHI-MEIHAN 20 min. 20 min. MEISHIN EXPWY EXPWY EXPWY 10 min. 70 min. 35 min. Oyabetonami Shizuoka JCT Bisai IC IC TOKAI-HOKURIKU EXPWY 20 min. TOMEI EXPWY 150 min. 140 min. By air Sapporo Chubu Centrair International Airport 1 hr. and 55 min. Sendai Express Konomiya 1 hr. -
Iwaki River System Iwaki River
Iwaki River system Iwaki River History of Tsugaru Dam April 1988 Implementation plan survey begins Tsugaru Dam April 1991 Mascot Tsugaru Dam Research Office opens Pecker-kun Tsugaru Dam Construction Office opens August 2000 Concluded agreement on general compensation November 2008: Construction of main dam structure begins May 2010 Concrete casting begins August 2014 Concrete casting of main dam structure is completed February 2016: Trial flooding begins September 2016: Trial flooding is completed October 2016: Construction is completed April 2017: Transition made to management and operations Tsugaru Aomori prefecture Dam Akita prefecture Iwate prefecture The Tsugaru Dam is a concrete gravity dam constructed as a redevelopment of the Meya Dam completed in 1960. This is a “multipurpose dam” that has six different roles: flood control, river ecosystem conservation, agricultural water supply, municipal water supply, industrial water supply, and power generation. Concrete casting was performed using the cruising roller compacted dam (RCD) method_only the third such example in Japan (the first in Tohoku). Tsugaru Dam’s functions Mitigating flood disasters Maintaining proper waterflow functions Supplying municipal water Planned flood discharge at dam site: Providing consistent replenishment for Additional water supply to Hirosaki city: Adjusted from 3,100 m3/sec existing water supplies, and conserving 14,000 m3/day to 160 m3/sec the river’s ecosystem. Replenishing irrigation water Generating power Supplying industrial water Replenishes irrigation -
Flood Loss Model Model
GIROJ FloodGIROJ Loss Flood Loss Model Model General Insurance Rating Organization of Japan 2 Overview of Our Flood Loss Model GIROJ flood loss model includes three sub-models. Floods Modelling Estimate the loss using a flood simulation for calculating Riverine flooding*1 flooded areas and flood levels Less frequent (River Flood Engineering Model) and large- scale disasters Estimate the loss using a storm surge flood simulation for Storm surge*2 calculating flooded areas and flood levels (Storm Surge Flood Engineering Model) Estimate the loss using a statistical method for estimating the Ordinarily Other precipitation probability distribution of the number of affected buildings and occurring disasters related events loss ratio (Statistical Flood Model) *1 Floods that occur when water overflows a river bank or a river bank is breached. *2 Floods that occur when water overflows a bank or a bank is breached due to an approaching typhoon or large low-pressure system and a resulting rise in sea level in coastal region. 3 Overview of River Flood Engineering Model 1. Estimate Flooded Areas and Flood Levels Set rainfall data Flood simulation Calculate flooded areas and flood levels 2. Estimate Losses Calculate the loss ratio for each district per town Estimate losses 4 River Flood Engineering Model: Estimate targets Estimate targets are 109 Class A rivers. 【Hokkaido region】 Teshio River, Shokotsu River, Yubetsu River, Tokoro River, 【Hokuriku region】 Abashiri River, Rumoi River, Arakawa River, Agano River, Ishikari River, Shiribetsu River, Shinano -
PICES-2012 Program and Abstracts
PICES-2012 Program & Abstracts Image: “The Itsukushima Shrine from the sea”, November 25, 2010, watercolour, by Satoshi Arima, retiree of the National Research Institute of Fisheries and Environment of Inland Sea, Hiroshima, Japan. Permission to reproduce this artwork was kindly granted by Mr. Arima. Prepared and published by: North Pacific Marine Science Organization PICES Secretariat P.O. Box 6000 Sidney, BC PICES-2012 V8L 4B2 Canada Tel: 1-250-363-6366 Fax: 1-250-363-6827 Program and Abstracts E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pices.int October 12-21, 2012 Hiroshima, Japan PICES-2012 Effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors in the North Pacific ecosystems: Scientific challenges and possible solutions North Pacific Marine Science Organization October 12-21, 2012 Hiroshima, Japan Table of Contents Notes for Guidance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �vi International Conference Center Floor Plan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � vii Meeting Timetable � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �viii Map of the International Conference Center Area � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � xii Keynote Lecture � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Schedules and Abstracts S1: Science Board Symposium Effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors in