http://www.zakzak.co.jp/sports/etc_sports/news/20150512/spo1505121550001-n1.htm
an editorial by Mitsuo Kamiya
translated by Brett Larner
"If this volcanic activity continues like this then it won't be a situation where you could think about holding an ekiden," said an official nervously. He was speaking of one of the biggest national events, the New Year holidays' HakoneEkiden. Located near the Hakone Ekiden's climax, the mountainous uphill Fifth Stage, the Owakudani valley famous for its "black eggs" is currently experiencing earthquakes and increased volcanic activity with the land in the valley having risen an alarming 12 cm.
On May 6 authorities elevated the eruption alert level at Owakudani from 1 (normal) to 2 (crater periphery restrictions). To put it simply, the move meant that an eruption could happen at any time. During the Golden Week holidays in early May the surrounding hot spring tourism area experienced few cancellations as tourists to…
an editorial by Mitsuo Kamiya
translated by Brett Larner
"If this volcanic activity continues like this then it won't be a situation where you could think about holding an ekiden," said an official nervously. He was speaking of one of the biggest national events, the New Year holidays' HakoneEkiden. Located near the Hakone Ekiden's climax, the mountainous uphill Fifth Stage, the Owakudani valley famous for its "black eggs" is currently experiencing earthquakes and increased volcanic activity with the land in the valley having risen an alarming 12 cm.
On May 6 authorities elevated the eruption alert level at Owakudani from 1 (normal) to 2 (crater periphery restrictions). To put it simply, the move meant that an eruption could happen at any time. During the Golden Week holidays in early May the surrounding hot spring tourism area experienced few cancellations as tourists to…