これ知ってる人いる！？ ----- Will doing ____ on a Hawaiian volcano bring misfortune?! Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii has many legends that 99% of Japanese people don't know! #1: A goddess resides in the crater Pele is a goddess who appears in Hawaiian mythology. She's beautiful but fiery, and legend has it that volcanic eruptions are the result of her exploding in anger! But on the other hand, she's also worshipped as the goddess who creates new earth, so she's not all that terrifying! #2: Numerous sightings have been reported before an eruption. Pele sometimes appears as a beautiful, black-haired woman, and sometimes as a white-haired old woman. In fact, there's an old Hawaiian saying that goes like this: "If you ever come across a white-haired old woman with a dog, be kind to her. She could be Pele, and if you treat her rudely, she'll be angry and retaliate." In fact, it seems that many people in Hawaii have escaped lava by treating strange old women kindly. No. 3: Taking lava home brings misfortune. This is the most well-known legend. It says that taking lava or rocks from Kīlauea will incur Pele's wrath, resulting in accidents, illness, and a series of misfortunes! All of Hawai'i Island's volcanoes belong to Pele, so taking lava home is like stealing from her without permission. In fact, national parks and the Hawai'i Island post office apparently receive lava every day from people who fear Pele. Some say this story was invented in the 20th century, but from a conservation perspective, we should absolutely not take lava home! The beautiful yet rugged Kīlauea volcano! If you know of any others, please let us know in the comments!
ハワイの火山は超危険！？ ----- I recently uploaded a video about volcanoes, and I got a lot of comments like, "Isn't it dangerous?" and "Honestly, it's a little scary..." so today I'll explain! Conclusion! It's incredibly safe! Reason 1 Kilauea Volcano's lava is smooth and flows slowly, so it's unlikely to explode suddenly! Reason 2 The United States Geological Survey has a world-class monitoring system that monitors the volcano 24/7, so sudden eruptions are almost impossible! Reason 3 Because the wind flows in the same direction year-round, there's little risk of inhaling toxic gases! Gases from the crater usually flow west, so viewing can be done safely from the upwind east side! That said, there's still a chance of inhaling gases or being hit by lava, so of course it's dangerous to get too close, and if an evacuation order is issued, get out immediately! If you follow the rules, Kilauea Volcano is the safest place in the world to watch an eruption! Come see the proof that the Earth is alive!
伊勢神宮で冬至の前後１ヶ月だけ見られる開運の景色をあなたは知っていますか？ ----- Did you know that there's a lucky scene at Ise Grand Shrine that can only be seen for one month around the winter solstice? 6:40 AM. Oharaimachi, usually packed with people, looks like this before sunrise. We also recommend stopping by Akafuku, which opens at 5:00 AM. Once you leave Oharaimachi, the torii gate comes into view. This line, even at 7:00 AM! It's surprising. But don't worry. Everyone moves away after taking photos of the sunrise, so there's no need to rush. 7:40 AM The long-awaited moment of sunrise has arrived. Enveloped in cheers of admiration and sunlight, the area in front of the torii gate becomes an incredibly warm and happy space. By the way, there are no fortune-telling slips at Ise Grand Shrine. This is because it's believed that just being able to come to this place is auspicious, and seeing this view truly brings that to mind. This year's winter solstice falls on December 22nd. Why not visit Ise Shrine this New Year's holiday to ensure a wonderful year ahead?
