Podcasts about typhoon jebi

This episode we discuss Japan’s Kansai Airport, in an episode of firsts: the first airport on reclaimed land, the first time building a mega project on top of holocene clay, our first vertical infrastructure episode, and our first "what went wrong" episode. After the building of Narita airport through re-appropriation of lands and the violent protests that followed, Japan was faced with an unprecedented challenge in constructing the Kansai airport. The airport is the first of it’s kind, built on a man-made island 3.7km from the mainland in Osaka Bay, and in many ways is an example of what can go wrong when planning for best case outcomes, with it’s initial $14 billion price tag growing by an additional $6 billion since the airport opened in 1995. The soil in Osaka Bay is mostly submerged holocene clay, which presents unique challenges compared to building on soil, particularly around the ground settling after construction since you can’t accurately test the ground condition without disturbing and in turn changing it. After initially estimating a total of 5-10m of settlement the island has in fact sunk 13m as of 2016 and continues to sink at a rate of 50cm every year, with no idea when the settlement will end! In 2018 the Kansai airport was struct by Typhoon Jebi, leading to what Vivian calls a “swiss cheese disaster.” Despite the many systems dedicated to disaster mitigation, each a proverbial slice of cheese, and on September 4 2018 the holes in each of these slices lined up. The first slice of our disaster sandwich occurred when a boat was blown into the nearly 4km bridge connecting the airport to the mainland, stranding approximately 8,000 passengers and staff at the airport while also severing their access to water and electricity, as well as communication lines with the mainland. Normally the airport’s emergency generators would power on, but they had been flooded and half the generators failed to start, and yet another slice lined up as the pumps built to clear the generator room in the event of a flood could not start up with power lines severed. So, while the Kansai airport broke new ground in construction methods and land use, it also stands as a reminder to why it’s best to hope for the best, but plan for the worst. Image Gallery: 1 | 2 | 3 Learn more at: MeasuredInMetric.com Edited by: Astronomic Audio Contact us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Our six weeks in Japan were unforgettable. Getting the chance to see how cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto differ was quite an experience. Mixing in time along the countryside in Kyotango was a treat. The stillness and peacefulness of our lakeside guesthouse were fantastic as we listened to the water while falling asleep at night. Sumo Wrestling was a highlight and a sports bucket list event I have imagined for years. Spotting a Geisha in Kyoto was an incredible moment to capture the beauty on film in a rare opportunity. We discuss all of this and more as we present our final three weeks in the remarkable country and give our insights on why you should add it to your travel list soon. Main Topics Covered: Kyoto Kyotango Tokyo Links Mentioned in the Episode: Books We Love - Discover the books we have read and enjoyed during and before our travels Be sure to check out Podcast 29: Japan Travel Part 1 (Our First 3 Weeks) to listen to us arriving in Tokyo, and spending time in Kobe, Osaka, Koyasan, and Nara.  Near the Kamogawa River in Kyoto, Pontocho is a lively alley with restaurants lining each side.  The Nishiki Market is an interesting place to spend a day. Here, you can find delicious treats, handmade traditional crafts, ceramics, textiles, and more. Our time in Kyoto was during Typhoon Jebi which caused great destruction. Luckily our area that we were visiting was not harmed.  Great timing allowed us to witness a Geisha on here way to her Friday duties.  Kyotango is a beautiful country area of Japan on the west coast. We stayed at an amazing guesthouse with a wonderful family. Be sure to look up Atsushi and his family if you go.  The breakfasts were unbelievable. The fish were caught just feet away from where I ate it.  Having the chance to watch a Sumo Wrestling event was a treat and a sports bucket list item for me.  The Digital Art Museum in Tokyo has been getting a ton of press for it’s Instagram friendly displays. We enjoyed discovery the beauty on a rainy day.  Make sure you understand what to pack. Pack Less! Here is a great post on everything we packed in a single backpack.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world

What a crazy week it has been for Nintendo! Here on The House of Mario Drew & Bryce plan to talk about it. Expect to hear discussions around what the boys have been playing this week, the Nintendo Direct delay and the controversy around the new cloud save system being implemented with the online services. We send our best wishes to those affected by the recent events involving the 6.6 magnitude earthquake and Typhoon Jebi in Japan. If you're interested in lending a hand, follow the provided link for more information on how you can help: https://medium.com/social-innovation-japan/japan-floods-2018-how-to-help-4b01515d1db3. (Please keep in mind, the article was written during the floods this year, but is a great set of guidelines to consider when helping countries when in their time of need). Sit back and enjoy the show! -Links- Follow us on Twitter! Drew - www.twitter.com/iDrewby Bryce - www.twitter.com/ivRevin THOM - www.twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario Like our Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/PowPals/ Join our Discord Community! discord.gg/aqHHh6z (Shout out to JDPkart18, Mettadox, deejaay & Tamazoid who are always active in the community)! Check out the #ATEBITcollective at www.atebit.net and our page at www.atebit.net/thehouseofmario Nintendo Jukebox this week is Zelda: Skyward Sword - Romance in the Air (Bolide Remix)by Bolide! https://soundcloud.com/bolide/zelda-skyward-sword-romance-in-the-air-bolide-remix

with Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen

with Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen

5) Typhoon Jebi batters Japan while T.S. Gordon aims at Gulf Coast; 4) Bomb attack foiled at US embassy in Cairo; 3) Syria bombs rebel strongholds; 2) New study shows social media is fueling dramatic increase in transgender teens; 1) California drops anti-Bible bill.

Typhoon Jebi has hit Japan causing widespread disruption, meanwhile emerging markets are dealing with plummeting currencies and messy politics. Jeff Ng, Chief Economist, Asia from Continuum Economics gives some analysis on the challenges these countries face.

Yesterday, the Kansai area of Japan was hit with the strongest typhoon to hit in 25 years. A great deal of damage was done and lives were lost. Today I share with you an update on where things stand with this typhoon. About Typhoons on Tokyo Lens Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdzNZO0kjtM Also... So much love to all of those of you asking how you can support Tokyo Lens! I want to be able to be in a position where I can definitely give more than I receive. So It will take some time to get a system set up. For now though, if you do any shopping on Amazon, feel free to click through from my affiliate links! Then you can support just by doing your regular shopping! Thank you all Or grab something here! www.redbubble.com/people/tokyolens www.amazon.com/shop/tokyolens Gear: ------------------------ Filmed on this: amzn.to/2eYRvX0 Edited on this: amzn.to/2mqxTLN With this lens. amzn.to/2u8YgHY And this Mic: amzn.to/2uO5wuG