Volcano Sakurajima Erupted at AM06:48, smoke reached 1,800m (19 May 2015) W'ly wind, Cloudy

At first, the top of the mountain was covered by clouds.
But fortunately, I could sight a small eruption smoke spewing between the clouds. I felt very lucky!

(Useful Tips of Sakurajima)
According to Weather Meteological Agency, the "eruption" is defined as the explosion of smoke over 1,000m. If the eruption takes place at the same time with earthquakes, the explosion is called "explosive eruption".
For example, If you live or stay in Kagoshima, window glass shakes as a result of volcanic earthquake. You can say "explosive eruption happens".

(True life in Kagoshima)
Sometimes ash falls on my house, and I don't like so much.
Because my car and cleanings are covered with ash.
But I have never felt the danger of life because of volcanic activities in Kagoshima. I like Mt.Sakurajima very much (except for occasional falling ash, of course).

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(Symbol of Kagoshima)
Mt.Sakurajima is the symbol of Kagoshima, Japan.
It erupts almost every day!
Under the foot of this active volcano, many famous people have been born and raised. They changed the history of Japan. Those people include Mt. Takamori Saito, Mr. Toshimichi Okubo, Mr. Tatewaki Komatsu, Princess Atsu-Hime and Lord Nariakira Shimazu.

(Location of Mt. Sakurajima)
Mt. Sakurajima is located in the south of Kyushu Island, Japan.
It is located in the middle of Kagoshima Bay (Kinko Bay).
You can go to the Sakurajima from Kagoshima City by ferry. You can have delicious Japanese Udon nooles on the ferry.
Sakurajima is connected to the Osumi Peninsula and you can go to the Sakurajima from the Peninsula (Tarumizu City) by car.

(Introduction to Mt. Sakurajima)
Mt. Sakurajima is an active volcano. Minor eruption occurs almost every day.
Sometime massive eruption takes places, but with no lost of human life for decades. So, please be relaxed and come to see Mt. Sakurajima!
It has an elevation of 1,117 meters and a circumference of about 50 kilometers.

Mt. Sakurajima and surrounding Kagoshima Bay are nominated as the Geo Park (a place to connected with the earth and learn about Geo Tourism).

(Sighseeing Sakurajima)
There are lots of interesting spots in Sakurajima! I introduce you some examples.
1) Nagisa Park
Near Sakurajima Port. You can take free foot bath and enjoy wonderful view of Kagoshima City and Kinko Bay.
2) Taste Sakurajima small oranges.
It is very sweet and delicious! They are sold at roadside noo-staffed shops and souvenir shops.
3) Yunohira Observatory Platform
The platform is located at the 5th station of Mt. Sakurajima. This is the best place to enjoy the impressive and closest view of Mt. Sakurajima.
4) Take pleasant hot springs!

(Life in Kagoshima with Mt. Sakurajima)
Kagoshima City is very closed to Mt. Sakurajima.
Are city people safe in such a close distance from the active volcano?
If the wind flows from east, volcanic ashes fall on Kagoshima City.
The ash causes my eyes ache. I cannot go out without a mask covering my mouth.
I cannot wash my hair easily due to ash.
If ash is much amount, it is hard to drive a car because you cannot see in front of you. If wiper moves fast, it can damages windshield of the car. Please be careful!
Many Japanese children made the sandy mountain with my friends, but I collected ash at the garden and made many ASH mountains in my childfood

(History of Mt. Sakurajima)
The most powerful eruption happened in 1914.
Mt. Sakurajima was an island before 1914, but the much lava sprang up at the time and the island was connected to the Osumi Peninsula. But Japanese people still call it "Jima "or island"/
Much ashes fell on Kagoshima City and the sky was not visible for several days.
There is Kurokami Shrine on Sakurajima. The eruption buried an half part of the shrine gate with ash.

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Kagoshima Channel
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