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May 12, 2017 by Mary Beth Leave a Comment

Fukushima’s Radioactive Waste

Fukushima’s Radioactive Waste

Over six years have passed since Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. Some things have changed and some things are exactly the same. Most victims of this disaster have either moved on to a new life outside the affected areas or have become accustomed to daily life in their … [Read more...]

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January 2, 2015 by Mary Beth 4 Comments

An Amazing Day

An Amazing Day

Last fall, Emi and Vinny made a visit to Japan. We were fortunate to be able to also make a short trip to Yamada (Toshiaki’s hometown) in Iwate to meet Toshiaki’s family. After about 6 hours of traveling, we arrived at Kamaishi station as that was as far as one can get by train now. The 2011 … [Read more...]

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March 11, 2014 by Mary Beth Leave a Comment

The Magic of Giving

The Magic of Giving

Charity is an interesting word. A gift to others of money, goods, talent or time? Or is it an opportunity to experience what it feels like to be of service to another? Many people I know give time, energy and resources as well as experience, strength and hope to others. They all report the same … [Read more...]

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July 17, 2013 by Mary Beth 1 Comment

Rebuilding Schools and Hope

Rebuilding Schools and Hope

Funakoshi Elementary School-Post 3/11 On my recent trip to Yamada I was able to visit the principal at Funakoshi Elementary School. This school was completely washed away by the March 11th tsunami. With some generous contributions made this year by the Japan Women's Conference, my godmother and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Recovery Efforts, Tsunami, Yamada

March 9, 2013 by Mary Beth 1 Comment

Two years after Tsunami and Fukushima Disaster-Energy, Housing and Education

Two years after Tsunami and Fukushima Disaster-Energy, Housing and Education

Fukushima: Human Impacts   As the second year anniversary of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami draws near, many in Japan will be examining how things are developing for the over 300,000 homeless victims. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fundraising Events, General, Nuclear Information, Recovery Efforts, Tsunami, Updates, Yamada

September 16, 2012 by Mary Beth 4 Comments

What it Means to Give

What it Means to Give

At the end of August, I had an event in Iwate, so we took the opportunity to make a visit to Yamada. It had been six months since my last visit and a year for Toshiaki. We were excited to see his family and friends, present the funds that Renew Yamada had collected and see how things had changed … [Read more...]

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August 11, 2012 by Mary Beth Leave a Comment

Fukushima’s Best-kept Secret

Fukushima’s Best-kept Secret

I believe an insufficient amount of attention has been given, globally, to the delicate condition simmering in Fukushima. It is true that almost all Japanese power plants are currently shut down and that the nuclear issue is at the centre of energy news in Japan. Despite heart-rendering pleas from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Earthquakes, General, Nuclear Information Tagged With: Fukushima, radiation, spent fuel rods

July 30, 2012 by Mary Beth 3 Comments

Renew Yamada-Update

Renew Yamada-Update

I was riding on the train the other day, going to one of my many jobs and it occurred to me that Tokyo and its people have returned to normal. Everyone was plugged-in, tuned-up and basically ignoring the strangers around them. While news of the situation in Fukushima, anti-nuclear protests and the … [Read more...]

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April 27, 2012 by Mary Beth Leave a Comment

One Year Anniversary Events

One Year Anniversary Events

Spring has sprung and life keeps growing. Including the efforts of Renew Yamada. We are happy to report great successes in the many fund-raisers for the one-year anniversary, new interests from churches in Las Vegas and Tokyo and some hopeful plans for the re-building of Yamada town. There was a … [Read more...]

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March 6, 2012 by Mary Beth Leave a Comment

Help Yamada’s Children

Help Yamada’s Children

It has taken almost a year to find a clear need that we can contribute to. In commemoration of the one year anniversary of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami that destroyed many coastal towns in the Tohoku region, Renew Yamada will be making a push to raise funds in the next coming weeks. We hope … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Recovery Efforts, Tsunami Tagged With: Events Yamada one year anniversary

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