4月14日に映画「フクシマ 2011〜被爆に晒された人々の記録」をハリウッドで見ました。日本映画祭LA2012が4月13日から22日まで開催されました。その後、海が見たくなり、ランチョパロスバーデスに行き、菜の花が咲いてました。 "Chronicles From the Heartland: Fukushima 2011" was screened during "Japan Film Festival LA 2012" from April 13 through 22, 2012. I saw the film on April 14 in Hollywood. After watching the movie, we wanted to see ocean and went to Rancho Palos Verdes Peninsula. We saw Rape blossoms there.
Crenshaw Blvd.を南に上っていった先のハイキングトレイルのトップ部分に菜の花が咲いてました。 There were Rape blossoms on the top of the hiking trail at the very South end of Crenshaw Blvd.
こちらは、Abalone Cove 下のビーチ。この上の広場も2−3年前まで菜の花畑でした。今年は更地になり、菜の花がほとんど咲いてませんでした。 The beach at Abalone Cove. There were Rape blossoms at the top of here until 2-3 years ago. This year, it was cleared. We did see very little Rape blossom.
Chronicles From the Heartland: Fukushima2011* On 3-11-2011, the earthquake of the Tohoku Eastern Japan occurred and huge Tsunami followed. Over 20,000 people lost their lives or unaccounted for. In addition, the Tokyo Electric Power Co. Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant exploded. Radioactive material with a large amount of radioactivity spilled. The people in Iidate village and Minamisouma City, north where the nuclear power plant places, faces the pollution and radioactivity.
Many people lost their loved ones, houses, work, etc. Some people left. Some people were moved out of their houses by the executive order. Some decided to stay. This film follows the people in Fukushima who live sincerely trying to challenge the reconstruction and regeneration of their town.
Their ordinary lives were changed. They cannot let their children play freely outside. They cannot enjoy the beautiful outdoor, cherry blossoms, beautiful ocean, etc. anymore due to radiation.
What irritated the people most was the cover-up and lies from the Japanese government. They did not declare Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant had a explosion for over one month from the actual explosion. They still doubt how much truth are coming out.
A woman with a kindergarten-er mentioned, "They did not release about the nuclear explosion for over one month in fear of drawing catastrophic panic. It affects our lives. My child was already exposed to radiation. I will never forgive them."
There was a greeting and Q and A session by the film director, Hidetaka Inazuka, after the movie. That screening in Hollywood was the world first premiere for the film.
The people who live in the hot-spot in Fukushima used to wear masks for a few months after the Nuclear explosion was announced. Now people go out without wearing masks.
The film shows detoxing radiation from prep schools, kindergartens, and residences with small children are done by some volunteer citizens who live there by doing it on their day off from work every week. The local government and the central government are always behind on what-should be done.
The start of the film was delayed, so there was limited time for 1 or 2 questions. We were told to greet the director, Inazuka outside of the theater. Local media people were interviewing him. We waited outside for several minutes, but the secretary told us that he only talks to the media people by appointment. We left Hollywood.
Four of us sent distant Reiki healing energy to Tohoku Easter Japan 3 days ago.
While we were doing that I saw white sunshine beaming yellow Rare blossoms and winds in Tohoku Eastern Japan area.
Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant appeared, so I said, "Thank you Nuclear Power Plant" and showed my gratitude.
The Pacific Ocean in Tohoku was brightly shining with sunshine and beautiful.
Tohoku Eastern Japan area was surrounded by soft white and yellow lights. A word, "rebirth" resonated.
I'm leaving Los Angeles at night of May 14th for Japan. I'm visiting Tohoku Eastern Japan on May 18th and 19th. It's my first time visiting area North East of Narita airport.
北海道らーめん「疾風丸」が4月20日トーレンスに開店。以前「天ぷら小松」だった場所です。4月29日と5月8日ランチに行って来ました。 (北海道らーめん/ Hokkaido Ramen $7.50 ↓) "Hayatemaru Ramen" opened on April 20, 2012 where there used to be "Komatsu" Restaurant in Torrance. I went there on April 29th and May 8th for lunch.
北海道らーめん、北海道醤油らーめん、白味噌らーめん、赤味噌らーめん、チゲらーめん、辛みそらーめんが並サイズ $7.50〜$8.50、ハーフサイズ$5〜$5.50であります。 There are Hokkaido Ramen, Hokkaido Shoyu Ramen, White Miso Ramen, Red Miso Ramen, Jjigae Ramen, and Spicy Miso Ramen. The regular size is from $7.50 to $8.50. The Half size is $5 to $5.50.
It's tasty with Mild Red Miso Soup with good broth base Soup and Minced Garlic, Onion, and Green Onion. The Pork Chashu meat was delicious and very tender and it melted in mouth.
The Hokkaido (Salt) Ramen above was also good with good broth base Soup and Minced Garlic. It was little bit salty for me. (I'm from Western Japan who prefers less salty tastes.)
It's Cash Only for a while. On weekends, it gets crowded as soon as it opens at 11:30 am. On Weekdays, it's crowded by 11:45 am. You need to sign up your name and wait for your turn when it's at full capacity.
Ramen Hayatemaru 1644 W Carson St Torrance, CA 90501 (East of Western Ave.)
Open Monday to Sunday Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 Dinner 17:00 - 23:30
It's located in a very competitive hot-spot for Ramen. There are 19 Ramen Restaurants in South Bay area. "Santoka" (Hokkaido) Ramen inside Mitsuwa Market and "Menbei" Ramen at back of Mitsuwa Market are just 3 minute walking distance from here.
マルカイ・トーレンス店5周年感謝祭が5月4日から7日まで開催中です。5月4日(金)昼休みと5日(土)仕事帰りに行ってきました。Hawthorne Blvd.とSepulveda Blvd.の南西の角にあります。 Marukai Torrance Store5th Anniversary is being held from May 4 to 7, 2012. I went during lunch time on 4th and after work on 5th. It's located at the South West corner of Hawthorne Blvd. and Sepulveda Blvd. in Torrance, CA.
赤いきつね・緑のたぬき Red Kitsune Udon, Green Tanuki Soba $1.39 each
ズラーっと並んだお米の数々。。。。
There are many kinds of Rice.
ボタン米が1袋15ボンド(6.8 kg)で$4.98でした。1人1個限定です。
The Botan Rice was $4.98 per 15 LB (6.8 kg) bag. Limit 1 per person.
野菜袋詰め放題$1。 All-You-Can Bag Vegetables $1 袋は小さめで、ジャガイモ、人参、玉葱しかチョイスありませんでした。
The bag was smaller than I thought. The Vegetable choice was Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions only.
お惣菜お弁当コーナー Side Dishes and Bento Box Section 値段が$2.99か$3.69ぐらいからあり、安いです。
It's starting from $2.99 or $3.69. It's pretty good price.
いろんなお弁当が$4〜$5(310円~390円)であります。安い。
Several Bento Boxes are $4 to $5 (310 yen ~390 yen). Cheap.
One drawing was allowed with over $20 purchase (tax not included). So some people bought over $60 and did drawing for 3 times. The top prize was Rice Cooker. There were many white balls (the lowest valued prize) during lunch time last Friday.
Orchid plants with smaller flowers were 30% off at $5.60. It's a great price. I noticed them after I finished shopping last Friday. I bought them last Saturday.
Marukai Torrance Store 3832 Sepulveda Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 tel:310-375-4900 (@Hawthorne Blvd.)
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