Tag: earthquake recovery
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Noto’s Suzu Ware Reemerges: A Pottery Tradition Rising from Earthquake Rubble
Introduction: An Ancient Craft with a Modern Resolve In Ishikawa Prefecture’s rugged coastline, the Suzu ware of the Noto Peninsula has long stood as a symbol of maritime life and quiet endurance. Known for its subtle glazes and earthy textures, Suzu ware emerged from a centuries-old tradition that survived wars, trade shifts, and the forces…
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Noto’s Suzu Ware Surfaces Again After Earthquake Ruins
Resilience in Clay: A Ceramic Tradition Reborn The delicate glaze and rustic beauty of Suzu ware trace a long, storied path from the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture to the heart of Japanese pottery. Two existential crises have tested this craft: its near disappearance in the late 15th century and a modern revival in the…
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Suzu Ware Rises from Earthquake Ruins: A Noto Peninsula Revival
Introduction: A Pottery Tradition Endures The Suzu ware of the Noto Peninsula has long been a symbol of Ishikawa Prefecture’s artisanal heritage. From its quiet workshop behind rolling sea breezes to its dramatic emergence from earthquake rubble, Suzu ware tells a story of resilience. The ceramic tradition dates back centuries, surviving upheavals that would have…
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NGCP Restores Visayas Grid After 6.9 Cebu Earthquake Restore
Overview: Visayas Grid Returns to Normal After Magnitude 6.9 Quake The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reports that power transmission services across the Visayas Grid are back to normal following the magnitude-6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu province. After days of focused restoration work, the grid has been energized along critical lines, ensuring stability…
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Duke Frasco: Honesty and Hope Guiding Cebu’s Recovery After the Quake
Facing a Regional Crisis with Honest Resolve In the wake of Cebu’s devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake, 5th District Representative Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco has chosen a path of blunt candor and steady leadership. His message to Cebuanos—grounded in realism and tempered with hope—arrives as the province begins the slow process of healing and rebuilding. Frasco,…