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SAKURAJIMA of Kagoshima about Sakurajima sightseeing spots hot springs events 
SAKURAJIMA SIGHTSEEING 
SIGHTSEEING SPOTS
Yunohira Observatory
Situated almost halfway up Mt. Sakurajima, 373m above sea level, this roof with its cherry-blossom petal design makes an impressive observatory. From here, the view is dramatic as you look up at the shape of Minamidake (South Peak) and its volcanic smoke rising into the air. Below lies the tranquil, mirror-like Kinko Bay and the streets of Kagoshima City, and to the south, you can see all the way to Kaimondake (Kaimon Peak), making this the best scenic viewing point on the island.
Kanatoko River Sabo Park
Situated on the northern slopes of Mt. Sakurajima, this park was created as a green sabo zone. From its grass-covered open spaces, you can enjoy the scenery of the opposite shore of KinkoBay. The park also has walking paths, bridges and a ‘ground golf’ course, and is a place where you can meet local people, study or enjoy recreational activities.
Fumiko Hayashi Literary Monument
This monument was erected here because the hot-spring town Furusato is the birthplace of Meiji Period novelist Fumiko Hayashi’s mother, Kiu. Hayashi made her name with the autobiographical work ‘Horoki’ (‘Journal of Wandering’) and was known for her lyrical and pathos-filled works. One of her poems is engraved on the monument: ‘The life of a flower is short; Painful things alone are many’.
Lava Road
This ‘lava’ highway leads you into an ocean of lava, as if on a runway, making you feel that you are in a foreign country. Weaving through the lava field, large and small lava forms of different shapes dance in front of your car windows. The contrast between tranquillity and movement creates an impression of artistic modernism.
Arimura Lava Observatory
This place offers an observatory and walkway where you can appreciate the force of the volcano and the beauty of Kagoshima Bay. Here you can fully savour the power of Mt. Sakurajima’s scenery.
Kurokami Buried Gate
The gate of the Kurokami Shinto shrine was buried by volcanic ash during the volcanic explosion of 1914. Here you can witness the damage caused by the ash from the eruption and sense nature’s menace.
Lava Beach Esplanade
The Taisho Lava Field stretches westwards from the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal. An esplanade covers the 3km distance from this corner of the coastline to the Torishima Observatory. On this road, perfect for jogging or cycling, you can enjoy searching for nori laver and wakame seaweed on the rocks, as well as shell-fishing. Fish species are plentiful all year round, including girella and scorpion fish. The best areas offer excellent fishing spots. In the surrounding area, there are rows of poetic monuments to famous haiku poets, including Touta Kaneko.
Black Pine Waterfront Park
This is a park on the coast where you can also fish. As the name indicates, rows of black pine trees and fresh green lawns stretch out before you, and you can enjoy walking in the woods. There are also places close by for bathing in the sea.
Torishima Observatory
In the great volcanic eruption of 1914, smoke rose up some 8,000m into the sky, and in a one-month period, 3 billion tons of lava flowed out of the mountain. That lava flow connected Mt. Sakurajima to the Oosumi peninsula. Torishima, which was 500m off the coast, was swallowed up and completely buried. Today, an observatory has been created in the Taisho Lava Field about 2km from the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal - from where you can see Mt. Sakurajima and Kinko Bay in one sweep - and a memorial stone has been erected. When you think that, in the past, this used to be an island, you clearly sense the wonder of nature.back to this page's top 
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SAKURAJIMA of Kagoshima about Sakurajima sightseeing spots hot springs events 
Furusato Hot-Spring Resort
This place is famous for being the birthplace of the mother of Fumiko Hayashi, who wrote ‘Horoki’ (‘Journal of Wandering’). It is a hot-spring resort situated on the south coast of Mt.Sakurajima, where the springs bubble up right by the rocky coast. There are four hotels and hot-spring inns, frequented by a constant stream of tourists. The hot water is plentiful, with a weak salt content, and is around 42 degrees. You will find this a luxurious location, where while soaking in the waters of an outdoors hot spring, you can gaze out at Kagoshima City across the sea, Kaimondake (Kaimon Peak) and the Oosumi Peninsula. If you are lucky, you might even spot a school of dolphins.
Sakurajima Magma Hot Springs
Surrounded by the Taisho lava field,which is the world’s largest, these hot springs were constructed in a spot with splendid scenery - to the front lie Kinko Bay and Kagoshima City, and at the back there is a wonderful view of Mt. Sakurajima, which is said to change seven times a day. Relax in the magma hot springs that bubble up from 1,000m below ground level!
Magma mud waterSakurajima Shirahama Hot-Spring Center
The ‘Municipal Sakurajima Shirahama Hot-Spring Center’ where local people and tourists can relax, is situated at the foot of Mt. Sakurajima’s Kitadake (North Peak). It has springs that bubble up from 1,000m below ground, a waterfall bath of source spring, outdoor baths, a far infrared sauna and hot-spring waters that treat various physical conditions. From here, you can look out over the calm waters of Kinko Bay and Kitadake, as well as all the way to the Kirishima mountain range. While soaking in the water, you can enjoy a relaxed and calm view of the superb scenery for a while ? an exceptional experience. You will be drawn by the attraction of the hot springs which heal your mind and body. This is a famous place for feeling the energy and romance of Mt. Sakurajima on your skin. -
An island with so many attractions.
So normally we will do some popular ones only.
SAKURAJIMA of Kagoshima about Sakurajima sightseeing spots hot springs events SAKURAJIMA SIGHTSEEING
SIGHTSEEING SPOTS
Yunohira Observatory
Situated almost halfway up Mt. Sakurajima, 373m above sea level, this roof with its cherry-blossom petal design makes an impressive observatory. From here, the view is dramatic as you look up at the shape of Minamidake (South Peak) and its volcanic smoke rising into the air. Below lies the tranquil, mirror-like Kinko Bay and the streets of Kagoshima City, and to the south, you can see all the way to Kaimondake (Kaimon Peak), making this the best scenic viewing point on the island.Kanatoko River Sabo Park
Situated on the northern slopes of Mt. Sakurajima, this park was created as a green sabo zone. From its grass-covered open spaces, you can enjoy the scenery of the opposite shore of KinkoBay. The park also has walking paths, bridges and a ‘ground golf’ course, and is a place where you can meet local people, study or enjoy recreational activities.Fumiko Hayashi Literary Monument
This monument was erected here because the hot-spring town Furusato is the birthplace of Meiji Period novelist Fumiko Hayashi’s mother, Kiu. Hayashi made her name with the autobiographical work ‘Horoki’ (‘Journal of Wandering’) and was known for her lyrical and pathos-filled works. One of her poems is engraved on the monument: ‘The life of a flower is short; Painful things alone are many’.Lava Road
This ‘lava’ highway leads you into an ocean of lava, as if on a runway, making you feel that you are in a foreign country. Weaving through the lava field, large and small lava forms of different shapes dance in front of your car windows. The contrast between tranquillity and movement creates an impression of artistic modernism.
Arimura Lava Observatory
This place offers an observatory and walkway where you can appreciate the force of the volcano and the beauty of Kagoshima Bay. Here you can fully savour the power of Mt. Sakurajima’s scenery.Kurokami Buried Gate
The gate of the Kurokami Shinto shrine was buried by volcanic ash during the volcanic explosion of 1914. Here you can witness the damage caused by the ash from the eruption and sense nature’s menace.Lava Beach Esplanade
The Taisho Lava Field stretches westwards from the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal. An esplanade covers the 3km distance from this corner of the coastline to the Torishima Observatory. On this road, perfect for jogging or cycling, you can enjoy searching for nori laver and wakame seaweed on the rocks, as well as shell-fishing. Fish species are plentiful all year round, including girella and scorpion fish. The best areas offer excellent fishing spots. In the surrounding area, there are rows of poetic monuments to famous haiku poets, including Touta Kaneko.Black Pine Waterfront Park
This is a park on the coast where you can also fish. As the name indicates, rows of black pine trees and fresh green lawns stretch out before you, and you can enjoy walking in the woods. There are also places close by for bathing in the sea.Torishima Observatory
In the great volcanic eruption of 1914, smoke rose up some 8,000m into the sky, and in a one-month period, 3 billion tons of lava flowed out of the mountain. That lava flow connected Mt. Sakurajima to the Oosumi peninsula. Torishima, which was 500m off the coast, was swallowed up and completely buried. Today, an observatory has been created in the Taisho Lava Field about 2km from the Sakurajima Ferry Terminal - from where you can see Mt. Sakurajima and Kinko Bay in one sweep - and a memorial stone has been erected. When you think that, in the past, this used to be an island, you clearly sense the wonder of nature.back to this page's top
AROUND THE PORT
Sakurajima Visitor Center
This facility offers easy-to-understand exhibitions, explanations and various information about the island’s history and nature, allowing visitors to deepen their understanding of Mt. Sakurajima. The center is divided into nine sections, introducing topics such as the history of Mt. Sakurajima’s volcanic eruptions and its growth, the evolution of its plant life, local tourist information and disaster prevention activities, etc. With the aid of technology, including high-vision theatre, georama and computers, you can experience different aspects of Mt. Sakurajima.
Sakurajima Nature and Dinosaur Park
This is a lush green park of around 50,000 m2. The center is made up of a wide grassy area, and around this, the beautiful blooms of trees and flowers from the four seasons jostle for position, including woods that are home to small birds, cherry groves and paths lined with hydrangea. Also, in keeping with the primitive image of Mt. Sakurajima, life-size models of seven types of dinosaur, such as brontosaurus rex, are arranged around the park. Together with a jumbo-sized slide, 12.5m tall and 50m long, these make it a popular place for children.
Road Station Sakurajima, Fire Island Megumi Hall
This station is located near the Sakurajima Port ferry terminal, beside National Highway 224. As well as being a place where local farming products are sold directly to customers under the slogan ‘Freshly gathered this morning’ (indicating that they are fresh, safe and reliable), local souvenirs are on sale here too. Visitors can also sample local cooking. There is a large car park for 79 cars. Each day, information from the grand active volcano ‘Sakurajima’ - which can’t be seen, heard or savoured anywhere else - is passed on here.
Sakurajima Junsai Hall
This hall has a local feel to it and was created as a focal point for communicating new information through agriculture. It features a triangular roof symbolising Sakurajima’s Kitadake (North Peak), Nakadake (Middle Peak) and Minamidake (South Peak), and is equipped with a processing room, an exhibition room and a product sampling room. Here food products are made using locally grown ingredients, such as Sakurajima tangerines, Sakurajima radishes and loquats, etc. The products are sold in Kagoshima City and department stores outside the prefecture. The jams, dressings, marmalade and jellies made with local tangerines and amanatsu oranges have a fresh and delicate taste. There are also many other delicious goods on offer. -
Only a few spots is enough, for Sakurajima.
http://www.travel-around-japan.com/k97-02-sakurajima.html
Popular spots in Sakurajima
- Yunohira observatory /1/
: Yunohira is a small peak 373 meters high, and is located about 2.5 km west of Kitadake peak.
It is the popular observatory to see the main peaks of Sakurajima at a short distance. - Kurokami buried Torii Gate /2/
: Kurokami is a district on the east side of Sakurajima.
The eruption in 1914, a volume of volcanic ashes filled this district. The Torii gate about 3 meters high in the Shinto shrine also was filled almost-totally.
It has been preserved to transmit the intensity of the eruption to posterity. - Arimura observatory /3/ : It is the observatory on the south foot of the volcano.
The lava flown down by the eruption in 1914 formed the rough field.
A walking trail is set up.
- Yunohira observatory /1/
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Sakurajima volcano
Sakurajima is an active volcano, and is just east of central Kagoshima city.It is a volcano towering in the center of Kagoshima Bay, and was originally a volcanic island.
The volcanic activity started about 22 thouthand years ago, and the volcano is still very active.
Since recorded history, it has erupted more than 30 times. Especially, the eruptions in the 1470s, 1780s and 1914 were very great.The eruption in 1914 changed the map of Kagoshima.
The lava flowed down to the east and filled the narrow channel.
At last, the volcano island had attached to Oosumi Peninsula.
Over 1 meters of The volcanic ashes fell around the volcano, and the agricultural crops were completely destroyed."Sakurajima" is the name of the volcanic island.
It is about 12 km from east to west and about 10 km from north to south in width.
The formal name of the volcano is "Ontake".
Ontake has main 3 peaks. They are Kitadake (1,117 m), Nakadake (1,060 m) and Minamidake (1,040 m).Small villages are dotted along the coastline.
And farming is run on the land of volcanic ashes.
Sakurajima-daikon is a huge and turnip-shaped radish. It is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest radish.
Sakurajima-komikan is a small mikan (seedless and easy-peeling citrus) within 5 centimeters. It is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's smallest mikan.To visit Sakurajima, the ferry connects between Kagoshima Port and Sakurajima Port on the west coast of Sakurajima.
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http://www.travel-around-japan.com/k97-01-kagoshima.html
Popular spots in Kagoshima city
- Museum of Meiji Restoration /1/
: The museum introducing Meiji Restoration around 1868 and Satsuma Domain.
The images and documents about advanced Satsuma Domain and samurais are displayed. - Toshimichi Ookubo statue /2/
: The bronze statue of Toshimichi Ookubo.
He was a samurai born in Kagoshima city, and was one of the persons who overthrew feudal Edo government and founded the Meiji government in 1868.
He hold important positions such as Minister of Finance and Interior Minister, but he was assassinated in 1878. - Takamori Saigou statue /3/ : The bronze statue of Takamori Saigou.
He was a samurai born in Kagoshima city, and was one of the persons who overthrew feudal Edo government and founded the Meiji government in 1868. And he became the General.
But considerable disagreement about foreign policy occured, so he went into opposition in 1873.
He founded a private school in Kagoshima, and many hot-blooded young men gathered.
However, the members who had aggravated a grievance against the government rose in revolt in 1877.
When the revolt was suppressed by government troops, Saigou chose death at Shiroyama hill. - Saigou Cave /4/ : The cave where Takamori Saigou died in 1877.
He had stayed in this cave for his last 5 days in the revolt against the government.
Saigou and his last troop had taken refuge in this cave. Many of his partisans had already been killed, so he admited his defeat there.
And he ordered his friend to cut off his head. He was gone by his friend's sword. - Shiroyama observatory /5/ : Shiroyama is a hill located to the north of central Kagoshima city.
Kagoshima Castle was set up on this hill from 1601 to 1614.
And Saigou troop was destroyed here in 1877.
The hill is 107 meters high, and the observatory has a nice view of central Kagoshima, Kagosima Bay and Sakurajima. - Nanshu Cemetery /6/ : Nanshu is the art-name of Takamori Saigou. (Nanshu Saigou)
This cemetery has 2,032 tombs of the members of Saigo troop. Saigou's tomb is in the center of the cemetery.
Around this cemetery, there are Nanshu Shrine and Nanshu Memorial Museum. - Sengan-en garden /7/
: The ruin of Shimazu family's villa and its Japanese garden.
The garden was built in 1658.
It is about 5 hectares wide, and is near Kagoshima Bay.
Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay are its borrowed landscape. - Shouko-shuuseikan /8/ : The museum introducing Shimazu family and local industries in Kagoshima.
The building was built as a machine factory by Nariakira Shimazu in 1865 during a period of national isolation.
It is in the site of Sengan-en. - Board Walk /9/
: The promenade along Kagoshima Port.
The trails are made of many wooden boards.
It is the nice scenic spot on the waterfront. - Tenmonkan /10/ : The downtown of Kagoshima city. It is also the largest downtown in the southern Kyushu Island.
There are many shops and restaurants.
Many streets have arcades to protect against volcanic ash and strong sunlight.
- Museum of Meiji Restoration /1/
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Kagoshima city
Kagoshima city is the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture, and is located roughly in the center of the prefecture.
It has a population of over 600 thousand people, so it is the largest city in the southern part of Kyushu island.It is on the east side of Satsuma Peninsula, and faces Kagoshima Bay.
Straight in front of the downtown, we can see activeSakurajima volcano. Often its volcanic ash comes down in this city.The scenery that an active volcano is close to a large coastal city is similar to Naples (Napoli) in Italy.
So Kagoshima is sometimes called the "Napoli of the Orient".(Kagoshima city has "Napoli Street", and Napoli city has "Kagoshima Street" (Via Kagoshima).
Kagoshima has a sister city relationship with Napoli.)In the middle of the 14th century, Shimazu Family built a castle, and this city had developed since that.
In 1549, Francisco de Xavier (1506-1552) from the Society of Jesus landed here, and he first intoduced Christianity to Japan.
In the middle of the 19th century, Nariakira Shimazu (1809-1858, the 28th lord of Shimazu Family) generated some industries using the Western advanced technology during a period of national isolation.
He constructed reverberatory furnace and blast furnace, then form the foundation of modern industrialized nation.
The advanced culture created many progressive samurai, so they overthrew the feudal government.
Takamori Saigou (1828-1877) and Toshimichi Ookubo (1830-1878) were the prominent samurais and politicians.Kagoshima had been a castle town, but the old town had been destroyed by the bomberment by Britain in 1863, the civil war in 1877 and the air laid in 1945 during the World War II.
So this city hasn't many historical spots. -
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Can you believe as like this talking cock.
$3,000 salary on offer but still no takers for dishwashing jobs
I, will shown you in Japan. some good ideal.
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If you been to Japan often and in any country side,
farmers will setup like this kind of stall unmmaned without any stall vendor,
selling their products, without seeing any sale personnel at their stall.
still they are running happily. without any crime or imitation with police uniform here.
their products from,
like vegetables, carrots, fruits and many other.
remember one time i were there, smallest oranges also available.
like this photo i took below at Sakurajima.
they are selling Canola Oil.
Just take any bottle you like just put the money into the container as mention.
they trusted you, also need to play your part, let them believe you.
Japanese way.
$3000.
Why make a fuss about your probelm, still no takers.
who believe?
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Click and enlarge,
take a closer look what this stall inside got.
Overhere,
Knn never listen too much, like this kind only big talks.
S$3000 still no takers...I am saying dishwashings jobs.
So you all taxi drivers what say you. So driving Taxi no big deals anymore.
haha.
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So from mainland Kagoshima, we need to take a ferry to Sakurajima Island, we drove along with our convoy three cars into this ferry at the jetty.
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Got...more,
Dun worrry.
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The photo below, now we are at the Sakurajima island opposite is Kagoshima city.
Just see not very far away.
that why the valcano ashe can reached easily,
after the wind direction blow toward the mainland.
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The World most smallest Mandarin Oranges cam from here this island,
selling at 600 yens a packet.
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http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0802-08=&volpage=photos
Sakura-jima » Summary
Sakura-jima
Country: Japan Subregion Name: Kyushu (Japan) Volcano Number: 0802-08= Volcano Type: Stratovolcano Volcano Status: Historical Last Known Eruption: 2011 (in or after) Summit Elevation: 1117 m 3,665 feet Latitude: 31.585°N 31°35'6"N Longitude: 130.657°E 130°39'25"E Sakura-jima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, is a post-caldera cone of the Aira caldera at the northern half of Kagoshima Bay. Eruption of the voluminous Ito pyroclastic flow accompanied formation of the 17 x 23 km wide Aira caldera about 22,000 years ago. The smaller Wakamiko caldera was formed during the early Holocene in the NE corner of the Aira caldera, along with several post-caldera cones. The construction of Sakura-jima began about 13,000 years ago on the southern rim of Aira caldera and built an island that was finally joined to the Osumi Peninsula during the major explosive and effusive eruption of 1914. Activity at the Kita-dake summit cone ended about 4850 years ago, after which eruptions took place at Minami-dake. Frequent historical eruptions, recorded since the 8th century, have deposited ash on Kagoshima, one of Kyushu's largest cities, located across Kagoshima Bay only 8 km from the summit. The largest historical eruption took place during 1471-76. -
Sakura-jima
A plume rises above the crater of Minami-dake (South Peak) on Sakura-jima volcano. Kita-dake (North Peak) lies at the right in this view from the SE. Activity at Kita-dake ended about 4850 years ago, after which eruptions took place at Minami-dake. Sakura-jima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, is a post-caldera cone of the Aira caldera at the northern half of Kagoshima Bay. Frequent historical eruptions have deposited ash across the bay on Kagoshima, one of Kyushu's largest cities.
Copyrighted photo by Shun Nakano (Japanese Quaternary Volcanoes database, RIODB, http://riodb02.ibase.aist.go.jp/strata/VOL_JP/EN/index.htm and Geol Surv Japan, AIST, http://www.gsj.jp/).
Photos in the Types and Processes Gallery
An ash-rich eruption column rises above Sakura-jima on September 9, 1985. Almost continuous explosive activity has occurred at Sakura-jima, located at the southern end of the Japanese island of Kyushu, since October 1955. Eruption plumes typically rise 1-3 km above the vent, although occasional larger explosions occur. Ashfall commonly occurs over Sakura-jima island and periodically in Kagoshima City, 8 km to the west. Larger explosions eject ballastic blocks that have damaged structures on the island.
Photo by Tom Pierson, 1985 (U.S. Geological Survey).
Additional Photos
An eruption plume from Sakura-jima, one of Japan's most active volcanoes, rises above the city of Kagoshima. Sakura-jima is a post-caldera volcano of the Aira caldera at the northern half of Kagoshima Bay. The construction of Sakura-jima beginning about 13,000 years ago built an island that was finally joined to the Osumi Peninsula during the eruption of 1914. Frequent historical eruptions, recorded since the 8th century, have deposited ash on Kagoshima, one of Kyushu's largest cities.
Photo courtesy of Richard Fiske (Smithsonian Institution).
Sakura-jima entered a period of frequent intermittent moderate explosive eruptions in October 1955 that has continued until the present. Ashfall from the active vent at Minami-dake has often disrupted life at Kagoshima, southern Kyushu's largest city, located just 7 km across the bay. Ash plumes typically reach heights of 1-3 km above the vent. Mudflows and block ejection have intermittently affected populated areas on Sakura-jima island. This September 1981 view shows the erupting volcano from the west side of the island.
Copyrighted photo by Dick Stoiber, 1981 (Dartmouth College).
An ash-rich eruption column rises above a restaurant on Sakura-jima island in September 1981. Almost continuous explosive eruptions have been occurring at Sakura-jima since 1955. Residents on the island have learned to coexist with the volcano, which frequently dumps ash on residential areas. Occasional larger explosions have ejected ballastic blocks that have penetrated concrete roofs of buildings. Villages on Sakura-jima are located along the island's coast, but most are only 3-5 km from Minami-dake, the active summit crater.
Copyrighted photo by Dick Stoiber, 1981 (Dartmouth College).
This torii, a Shinto shrine gate, was partially buried by pyroclastic-fall deposits from the 1914 eruption, leaving only the horizontal top beams exposed. The posts and chains surround the gate to protect this historical landmark. The torii, which originally was 3 m in height, was located at the village of Kurokami, on the east coast of Sakura-jima, 5 km from the summit.
Photo by Norm Banks, 1981 (U.S. Geological Survey).
An incandescent lava dome is visible in the Minami-dake crater of Sakura-jima in this September 9, 1981 aerial view. Sakurajima has been in almost continuous activity since 1955, producing frequent mild-to-moderate explosions that commonly produce ashfall on the island.
Photo by Norm Banks, 1981 (U.S. Geological Survey).
A space shuttle photograph on October 6, 1985, shows a V-shaped eruption plume extending east from Sakura-jima volcano across the Osumi Peninsula to the Pacific Ocean. Sakura-jima volcano was constructed near the south rim of the 20-km-wide Aira caldera, which forms much of the northern end of Kagoshima Bay. The caldera was produced during an eruption about 22,000 years ago. Kagoshima City forms the lighter-colored area across the bay immediately west of Sakura-jima.
Space shuttle photo courtesy National Aeronautical and Space Administration, 1985.
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Yes...we will go , this coming saturday.
My kakis and me, one more time.
Time really running fast,....http://youtu.be/aq_OV9kfs3g