Weather forecaster Atsushi Katahira is coming to Nishinomiya Shrine on Sunday, March 29.
(Thanks to Wanko-san for the tip.)
Here it is↓
Atsushi Katahira, a popular weather presenter on evening news programs, will give a talk about weather forecasting as the lecturer for the “5th Culture and Arts Lecture” held on the shrine grounds.
目次
How Weather Forecasts Are Made: How Weather Forecasters Predict the Weather and A Day in the Life of a TV Presenter
When is it?
Sunday, March 29
13:00 Reception opens
13:30 Visit to Nishinomiya Shrine and Hyakudayu Shrine
13:50–15:20 Lecture
Where is it?
Nishinomiya Shrine Hall
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-17 Shake-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
What will the event cover?
- Learn about the history and origins of weather forecasting ☁️
- Hear how weather forecasts are actually created 🌦️
- An introduction to a day in the life of a weather forecaster and TV presenter 🎤
What is Hyakudayu Shrine?
“Hyakudayu Shrine,” located within the grounds of Nishinomiya Shrine, has long been worshipped as a shrine for the god of performing arts and guardian deity of children.
Quoted from Hyakudayu Shrine – Nishinomiya Shrine Official Website
The “Culture and Arts Lecture” is held in connection with that tradition, and this time, attendees will get to hear about the history of weather forecasting, what goes on behind the scenes of weather forecasts ⛅, and what kind of day a TV presenter 👷 spends.
Participation fee?
Free
*There will also be a presentation of performing arts improvement fans that can be offered to Hyakudayu Shrine (800 yen).
Capacity?
200 people
*Applications close once capacity is reached.
Who can participate?
Anyone is welcome to join.
How to apply
By phone only
0798-33-0321 (Nishinomiya Shrine)
Event details are here.
Finally
Atsushi Katahira is known for his friendly personality and for explaining weather in a really easy-to-understand way. He’s a familiar face from the evening news, isn’t he? It sounds like there will be plenty of stories you don’t often get to hear on TV, from behind-the-scenes details about weather forecasts to what a presenter’s day is like. Since capacity is limited, anyone interested should apply early.
Wanko-san, thank you for the information!!
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