Test facility to simulate big tsunami completed in Chiba

Test facility to simulate big tsunami completed in Chiba

ABIKO, Japan - The Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry's experimental facility in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, capable of creating waves up to one-third the size of the tsunami that hit land following the earthquake of March 11, 2011, is opened to the press on April 22, 2014.

Test facility simulates how tsunami travels

Test facility simulates how tsunami travels

ABIKO, Japan - An experimental facility in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, shown to the press by the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, simulates how tsunami surge after flowing over a barrier on April 22, 2014.

Test facility simulates how tsunami flows over levee

Test facility simulates how tsunami flows over levee

ABIKO, Japan - An experimental facility in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, shown to the press by the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry on April 22, 2014, simulates how tsunami flow over a coastal levee.

Prince Akishino shows off collection of chicken artworks

Prince Akishino shows off collection of chicken artworks

ABIKO, Japan - Prince Akishino (R), an expert on poultry science, shows visitors his collection of chicken artworks on show at a special exhibition held at the Akiko City Museum of Birds in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture on April 25. The chicken artworks were collected by Prince Akishino during his foreign travels. As part of the exhibition program, Prince Akishino gave a lecture on the modern poultry science to an audience of 200 people at the nearby Teganuma park. (Pool photo)

Preparation for Princess Kiko's childbirth begins

Preparation for Princess Kiko's childbirth begins

ABIKO, Japan - Prince Akishino arrives at the Yamashina Institute for Ornithology in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, on Feb. 9, one day after the Imperial Household Agency announced that his wife Princess Kiko is expected to give birth to their third child in autumn.