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

By Mary Beth, on March 9th, 2013

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

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On-going Support for Yamada's School Children

By Mary Beth, on October 21st, 2012

For those who missed our last posting, we made our first donation to Kita Yamada Elementary school in August. They were very grateful and we will soon be reporting about how they used the funds, you all so generously donated.

We hope to make another donation, this time to Funakoshi Elementary school. This school was . . . → Read More: On-going Support for Yamada’s School Children

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Yamada re-visited

By Mary Beth, on February 27th, 2012

Seawall- 8 Meters

It is quickly approaching the one year mark of Japan’s Great East Earthquake and Tsunami of March 11th. According to my nifty iPhone earthquake “app”, there have been over 1800 aftershocks since that day, with over 600 of them being a magnitude of 5 or above. There is talk of the . . . → Read More: Yamada Re-Visited

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"Discovering Compassion"

By Mary Beth, on October 14th, 2011

My daughters intuitively came up with “Discovering Compassion” as a slogan for Renew Yamada. After observing a variety of acts of  kindness, caring and assistance from people both in Japan and abroad, this seemed to appropriately sum up the transformation that has taken place in the hearts of many.

For our Las Vegas readers, . . . → Read More: “Discovering Compassion”

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Re-birth

By Mary Beth, on September 10th, 2011

TODAY IS THE GREATEST DAY

My friend, Lea created this beautiful video from her visits to the evacuee centers, where she brought smiles to many children through crafts and fun with english.

Children from one of the evacuee centers

 

I realize this website has exposed some un-imaginable sights and heart-breaking stories. I’d like . . . → Read More: Re-birth

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Obon お盆

By Mary Beth, on August 20th, 2011

What a privilege it has been to walk through this Obon holiday with Toshiaki’s family. Although I had experienced a part of it once, I must have been pre-occupied with the kids and not aware of all the preparation, purpose and meaning of this celebration. Especially this year with so many people suddenly taken . . . → Read More: Obon お盆

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Horiai-update

By Mary Beth, on August 13th, 2011

This weekend is “Obon” in Japan. Similar to “All Souls Day” in other places. Families return to their hometowns to “ohaka mairi” visit the graves together. They typically bring water to clean the grave sites, fresh flowers, tea and snacks to leave on the site. Their is usually a mass exodus from major cities like . . . → Read More: Horiai-update

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Direction for Renew Yamada

By Mary Beth, on June 22nd, 2011

Emi and I started Renew Yamada so that we could provide an avenue to contribute directly to the people of Toshiaki’s town, as well as to bring a closer view of what is happening with Japan’s relief efforts. So many family members and friends were concerned and wanted to help out. To date we have . . . → Read More: Direction for Renew Yamada

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