Staying Safe on the Water this Summer 夏期におこる水難事故防止 Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp 2014/08/19 Tuesday Highlights, Security Regions all over Mie have officially opened their beaches, marking the start of beach and marine sport season in the prefecture. However, there have also been tragic incidents on the water that have claimed the lives of several people. Last year, there were 26 incidents on the water that resulted in the deaths of 17 people. There have already been 15 incidents this year as of July. Please keep the following in mind when enjoying yourself by the water Children ・Children may accidentally enter deep or dangerous waters while playing in the ocean. ・Parents or guardians need to accompany children playing in the ocean. ・If you see children playing in lakes or other dangerous bodies of water, warn them that the area is dangerous and tell them to play elsewhere. When surf fishing and partaking in marine sports ・Please wear a lifejacket when surf fishing or jet skiing. It may save your life in the event of sudden large waves and jet ski accidents. ・Do not jet ski in areas where people swim. Remember, inattentiveness can lead to serious accidents on the water. Be aware that a fun day at the beach can quickly turn dangerous, and take steps to protect yourself from accidents at the beach. Help us stop water related accidents by being safe! Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp « MieMu – Mie Prefectural Museum: Mie’s Enormous Elephant! Exhibit Applications for Prefectural High Schools for the 2014 Fall Semester » ↑↑ Next Information ↑↑ MieMu – Mie Prefectural Museum: Mie’s Enormous Elephant! Exhibit 2014/08/19 Tuesday Highlights, Security 9月28日までMieMu三重県総合博物館企画展「でかいぞ！ミエゾウ」開催中 Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp MieMu: Mie Prefectural Museum Mie’s Enormous Elephant! Exhibit ~The World of Mie’s Prehistoric Elephant~ Exhibit Details From Tuesday 29th July 2014 to Sunday 28th September 2014 *Closed on Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, the museum will be open on Monday and closed the following day) Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 9:00am to 7:00pm Location: MieMu: Mie Prefectural Museum 3060 Isshinden–kouzubeta Tsu, Mie 514-0061, Japan TEL：059-228-2283 Tickets “Mie’s Enormous Elephant!” Exhibit Main Exhibit plus Special Exhibit Main Exhibit Adults 800円（640円*） 1,040円（830円*） 510円（400円*） University Students 480円（380円*） 620円（490円*） 300円（240円*） High school age (17 years) and below Free Free Free Year-round Pass (Unlimited entry to all exhibits) Adults 1,640円 and University Students 1,020円 * Discount price valid for groups of over 20 members Description of the Exhibit: The Mie Elephant (miezō) also known as Stegodon miensis, is the largest prehistoric mammal ever discovered in Japan. The Mie Elephant measures 8 meters in length and 4 meters in height. The Mie Elephant lived throughout the Japanese islands about 4.3 million to 3 million years ago. This is Japan’s first ever showcase of the complete reconstructed fossil skeleton of a Mie Elephant at MieMu. Explore the life of the Mie Elephant, its evolution and how it was discovered at MieMu! Related Events – Kids’ Fossil Dig Adventure Date : Saturday August 23rd Sunday September 14th Monday September 15th (Public Holiday) Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Number of Participants: 30 children at a time Required Clothing: Long sleeves, long pants, a hat and gloves Note *Those who wish to participate must receive a numbered ticket which will be available from 9:00am. Ticket availability is limited. *Fossils cannot be taken home. They will be carefully stored at the facilities in the museum. Share!FacebookEmailTwitterWhatsApp