Shin Jinma

Another year, another big event! Japan Dam Awards 2014!

The Japan Dam Awards were held for the first time last year. Last year, the Hiyoshi Dam received the "Flood Control Award" and the "Dam Grand Prize," and the event was a big hit. The event was held at Odaiba Culture Culture, which has become a standard venue for the awards.

Ibigawa River Basin Stamp Rally for the 50th Anniversary of Yokoyama Dam has been completed and the prizes have been exchanged.

This article is a replacement for an article published on November 28, 2014 in the old Dam Log. While I was wondering whether or not to make the Dam Log a section of Damapedia, the months passed by... Hi, it's time for the Dam Log. The 50th anniversary of the Yokoyama Dam project, Stan...

1232-Yahata Regulating Pond

The Yahata Regulating Pond is a central barrier-type rockfill dam dedicated to irrigation water, constructed at the end of the Nanbu-Kira Trunk Canal as part of the state-run Yahagigawa River Comprehensive Project. The dam provides a stable water supply as a source of water for the former Hazu Town. It is also an unusual dam, with beautiful flowers blooming on the riprap and looking like an earth dam despite being a rockfill dam. / Rockfill dam / 22.7m

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

Celebration! Yubari Shuparo Dam test discharge!

The Yubari Shuparo Dam, as its name might suggest, is a multi-purpose dam under construction in Yubari, Hokkaido. The Yubari Shuparo Dam is currently undergoing a test called "test flooding" in preparation for its completion, and today, November 13, 2014, at 8:05 a.m., it reached its surcharge level (the level at which the dam may be full during a flood) of 301.5 m above sea level.

1280-Sodani Dam

The Sodani Dam is an earth dam dedicated to irrigation water in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. However, one cannot help but be reminded of the "Kintetsu Osaka Line train collision" (commonly known as the Aoyama Tunnel accident) that once occurred in the vicinity of this dam. Today, a nature park called "Higashi Aoyama Shikinosato" is spreading, as if to cover up the tragedy of the past. The visit to the dam is a bit sobering. / Earth dam / 19m

Dam in Mie Prefecture

3000-Gamagoori Adjustment Pond

Gamagori Regulating Pond is a regulating reservoir for the western trunk canal of the Toyokawa water supply managed by the Japan Water Agency. The area downstream of the embankment is maintained as a park and was crowded with many families. This Gamagori adjustment pond is located a little far from the center of Gamagori City, which is a production area of mandarin oranges and a driving spot for Aichi Prefecture residents, such as Laguna Gamagori and Takeshima. / Rockfill dam / 43.2m

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

1440-Sayama Pond Dam

Sayama Pond Dam is the oldest earth dam in Japan, a reservoir that has been passed down from generation to generation since the 7th century, and now serves not only as an earth dam for farmers, but also to protect the lives and property of citizens, and has been transformed into a place for birds and citizens to relax. It will be passed on to the next generation for another 100 to 200 years. / Earth dam /18.5m

Osaka Prefecture Dam

First in Japan? No, the world's first! The "Dam Manga" has finally been published in book form!

I have been completely out of order with updates, but I am still alive. The "Dam Manga" by Yoshihisa Inoue, which we have been announcing on this site, has finally been published in book form and is on sale today. Most of you have already read the monthly magazine, so I won't mention the contents...

DVD supervised by Mr. Hagiwara, "Zekkei Dam: Aerial Photography of a Dam No One Has Ever Seen," is now on sale!

Dam writer Masaki Hagiwara is probably no stranger to dam enthusiasts, and a dam DVD supervised by him has recently gone on sale. The DVD is titled "Dam with a Superb View: Aerial Photography of a Dam No One Has Ever Seen. As the title suggests, this is a DVD that dam enthusiasts should try once...

0000-Yamaguchi Dam (Yamaguchi River Regulating Pond)

Yamaguchi Dam (Yamaguchi River Regulating Pond) is located in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, and has lost its function as a flood control and water utilization dam. Currently, it functions as an erosion control dam. You have to go through the bushes to reach the embankment, but you will be deeply moved when you get there. The moss-covered, rough embankment. The rusty parapet. The white water flowing in contrast with the frozen time is also beautiful. / Gravity concrete dam / 17.1m

Dam in Aichi Prefecture

Dam photo book "To Those Who Love Dams" is now available for pre-order on Amazon!

To the Dam Lovers," co-authored by HISA-san of Hydro.com, Miyajima-san of Dam Mania, DamJapan, Ryu-kun aka Dam Prince, and myself, which I announced the other day, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. (Added on 5/30/2014) Rakuten Books is also accepting pre-orders...

[Flash Report] "To Those Who Love Dams," a photo collection of dam photos by dam enthusiasts, goes on sale!

The latest information and topics were posted on the website of Small Press, publisher of "The Dam Card Compendium. The book is co-authored by HISA-san of Hydro.com, Miyajima-san of Dam Mania, DamJapan, Ryu-kun aka Dam Prince, and myself. Small Publishing's newest book is scheduled to be released in June...

[Flash Report] Dam Night will be held on Sunday, July 13!

Dam writer and photographer Masaki Hagiwara made a big announcement on Twitter on Saturday, March 29. It was the announcement of "Dam Night. It was a sudden and unexpected announcement, but it was also a moment that got the TL feed buzzing. The "Calcal" refers to "Tokyo Culture Culture" in Odaiba, Tokyo.

Exhibition and event of the winning works of the Dam Association Photo Contest at Hiyoshi Dam!

The winning entries in the 11th Japan Dam Association Website Photo Contest "D-shot Contest" were announced recently, and an exhibition of the winning entries will be held at the Hiyoshi Dam in Kyoto from April 20 to August 31.

1479-Hikihara Dam

Hikihara Dam is a Hyogo Prefecture-owned gravity concrete dam located in Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture. The dam site is equipped with a parking lot. Valuable remains from the time of construction have been preserved and can be viewed freely. The embankment can be seen from downstream, so it is a highly recommended dam. / Gravity concrete dam / 66m

Hyogo Prefecture Dam

Dumb Banknotes" at the Tamori Club

Dam Biyori is developing web services related to dams, such as "DamMaps," which dam enthusiasts have probably used at least once, "Dokodemo Dam," which allows users to simulate dam construction anywhere in the world, and "Dam Biyori TV" on Nico Nico Live Broadcast....

Shikoku no Inochi: A Meeting in Praise of the Haemyoura Dam"!

An announcement was posted on Yajaku's website, "Sparrow's Social Studies Tour Book. An event will be held at the Hayamaura Dam, which is located in the center of Shikoku and battles daily against drought and flooding under the catchphrase "Shikoku no Inochi (Life of Shikoku). The name of the event is "Shikoku no Inochi: Praising the Dam".

Ibaraki Dam Tour is now accepting applications!

January 31, 2014 (Fri.) JTB Mito has finally begun accepting applications for the Ibaraki Dam Tour that we reported on the other day. The name of the tour is "[Oh~deyo! The tour will be organized by Mr. Miyajima of the website "Dam Mania" and "Dam Prince"...

Dam Mania Ride Best Course" appeared in Bicyclist No.034

On January 28, 2014 (Tuesday), Yama-kei Publishers published a feature article titled "Dam Mania Ride Best Course" in their mook "Bicycle Mania No.034" for bicycle enthusiasts. It is a 17-page feature article. When you open the page, the first thing you will see is a course that takes you to four dams in Chichibu...

Ibaraki Dam Tour to be Held!

January 26, 2014 (Sun) We have just received word that a dam tour will be held in Ibaraki on March 21, 2014 (Friday, national holiday). The dam tours have been held in Ibaraki by JTB, but this time, Mr. Miyajima of the website "Dam Mania" and "Dam Oji...

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