Akita International Haiku Network
Gray clouds trail across the sky. In the pale winter sun a flock of geese (Ben Grafström–Akita, Japan)
1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (2) Kannon and Jizo Approximately 1200 years have passed since the Tencho earthquake, but it continues to have a significant impact on a wide range of aspects of the lives and culture of the local people. This series focuses on Kannon and Jizo statues. 秋田城 Akita Castle … Continue reading 1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (2) Kannon and Jizo
1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake Of the 39 damaging earthquakes that have occurred in and around Akita Prefecture since recorded history, including those with a magnitude (M) of 6 or less, the Tencho earthquake that occurred in 830 is the oldest. The earthquake was a shallow-type earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 … Continue reading 1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (1) Akita Castle
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