At the Yuda Dam in Nishiwaga Town, Iwate Prefecture, an event is being held where you can experience the strong winds called "chikyofu" that blow during this cold season.
The isthmus wind is a phenomenon in which the speed of the west wind from the Sea of Japan increases as it passes through the narrow valleys of the Ou Mountains. It is known to blow around the Yuda Dam in Nishiwaga Town.
The event is designed to allow visitors to experience strong winds, holding windsocks that indicate the direction and strength of the wind, during this extremely cold time of the year.
On the 27th, the windsock was blowing at an angle of 90 degrees or more, which is considered to be a guideline for strong winds of 10 meters or more, and the wind was so cold that it felt like I was being blown away.
According to the Yuda Dam Management Branch, out of the 52 days from last month to the 21st of this month, a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 15 meters or more was observed on the 34th, and on the 8th, a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 25 meters or more was recorded. .
Takayoshi Fukushi, head of the Yuda Dam Management Branch, said, "I want people to experience the harsh winter of Nishiwaga and enjoy visiting roadside stations and hot springs in the surrounding area."
This event will be held until the 28th, and participants can receive a certificate.