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Wishing a quick and complete recovery to the all victims of
the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in 2024.
At 16:10 on 1 January 2024, there was a magnitude 7.6 (preliminary) earthquake in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Many roads are reported to be sinking or collapsing. Rescue operations in the affected areas have been delayed because of these problems.
We wish our deepest sympathies to all people who are staying at home or in shelters in the cold winter days.
We also pray for you to rebuild the region with great strength.
Entrusted Projects with Grants
Various contract subsidy projects
Introducing the subsidized projects entrusted by the Society from various organizations.
Here, we would like to introduce the subsidized projects entrusted by the Society from various organizations.
Promotion Service by East Japan Railway Culture Foundation
Taya Cave Gate Renovation Project
Sealed cave gate repair project
East Japan Railway Culture Foundation
2018 Local Culture Business Support
Cooperation:
Yokohama City Sakae Ward Office
Yokohama City Board of Education Secretariat Lifelong Learning Department Cultural Properties Division
A basic geological survey at Saitama University revealed that the humidity inside the cave is important, and it is important to protect the inside of the cave from drying out. In response to this, in 2017, we received a grant from the East Japan Railway Culture Foundation, and the closed cave renovation project was promoted.
From the geological basic research by the geological basic research by Saitama University, it was found that the humidity in the cave is important, and it is important to protect the cave from dryness. In response to this, we received the support of the East Japan Railway Culture Foundation in 2017, and it has been promoted the renovation project of the air tight gate of this cave.
Presentation ceremony
A grant presentation ceremony was held at the Josenji Temple on August 8, 2018.
A grant presentation ceremony was held at Josenji Temple Guest House on 2018.8.2.
Cave after completion (outside)
It has been renovated to a stainless steel door. Saitama University is currently measuring the effect of humidity in the cave.
It has been remodeled into a stainless steel door. Currently, Saitama University is measuring the effects of humidity in the cave.
Cave gate after completion (inside)
Since the floor is not horizontal, undercutting the door was unavoidable, but after the viewing time, it seems that the inflow of outside air can be suppressed firmly.
The undercut of the door was inevitable because the floor was not horizontal. However, It seems to be able to suppress the inflow of outside air.
Promotion Service by East Japan Railway Culture Foundation
Taya Cave Interior Sign Board Renovation Project
Redevelopment project such as information display board in the cave
East Japan Railway Culture Foundation
Support for local cultural projects in 2020
Cooperation:
Yokohama City Sakae Ward Office
Yokohama City Board of Education Secretariat Lifelong Learning Department Cultural Properties Division
We have re-installed a guide sign board inside the cave that clearly shows the floor plan of the entire cave. Information boards have been installed in various parts of the cave so that visitors can know where they are in the underground space. The evacuation route is also specified.
We have re-installed a new sign board inside the cave that clearly shows the floor plan of the entire cave. Information boards have been installed in various parts of the cave so that visitors can know where they are in the underground space. is also specified.
Non-combustible performance confirmation
After the grant was adopted, mischief caused by fire was confirmed in multiple places in the cave, so we ordered a sample of the guide plate and confirmed that it was nonflammable.
After the grant was adopted, Josenji-temple confirmed several mischief by candle fire was at several places in the cave. Therefore we ordered a sample of the guide plate and confirmed that it was nonflammable.
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Information display board
We were able to install a cave guidance display board that was printed in multiple colors on a rust-resistant aluminum board and had a special nonflammable coating.
We were able to install a cave guidance display board with a special non-combustible coating on an aluminum board with multicolor printing.
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Direction display board
As we investigate, we often meet spectators who get lost and are asked for exit directions. Therefore, we also installed a direction guide plate.
As we are doing survey, we often meet spectators who get lost and are asked for exit directions. Therefore, we also installed a direction guide plate.
Other Promotion Service
Other subsidy projects
2018 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Species: Joint research / seminar (research grant)
Business name: (Japanese name) "Evaluation of deterioration of underground space resources that contribute to human activities in Italy and Japan and conservation and restoration"
(English name) “Damage assessment and conservation of underground space as valuable resources for human activities use in Italy and Japan”
Period: April 2018-end of March 2020 (2 years)
Trustee: Chiaki Oguchi (Associate Professor), Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University
2019 Asahi Shimbun Cultural Foundation
Project name: "Yokohama City Registered Area Historic Site" Taya Caves "Basic Survey / Digital Data Storage Project"
Period: April 2019-End of March 2020 (1 year)
Trustee: Religious corporation Josenji Temple
2020 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science