"Keep Your Dream Alive and Be the Change" is what I brought home (Japan) from my 2 weeks trip to USA, learning NVC and participating/covering Bioneers Conference. These words wake me up this morning so laud that I decided to write here.
Every step about my trip to the USA was miracle for me. I was able to take time off from my work in Japan (including leaving two young kids), to enter the USA (even though I was stopped and questioned for 2 hours at the immigration), to understand and enjoy learning NVC in another language in spite of my lack of English ability, to be happy and relaxed about sharing NVC in Japan, to be able to attend the Bioneers Conference thanks to Miki Kashtan who was giving a NVC workshop there, to be at peace about how the film ZERO was doing whole I was absent (actually it did very well), to be able to spend a night at a hotel with a new friend Jane I met at Women's leadership training within Bioneers, and Jane has a dream house and a half acre of land that can be turned into permaculture garden and it even has a mature avocado tree, etc......all of these were miracle after miracle for me.
And most of all, I was able to interview and record Nina Simons words, co-founder of Bioneers, in spite of her super busy and tight schedule (she gave me a few minutes) while everyone there wanted to talk to her. It was amazing she took a few minutes to answer my question.
And what she told me is amazing and inspiring, exactly what I wanted to hear: isn't this a miracle?
So listen to the Podcast of Nina which will be posted soon (11:30second will be an interview with Nina. My question was "What inspired you to start Bioneers?").
It is important for me to focus on what I am for rather than what I am against. I am for PEACE rather than I am against war. YES PEACE, rather than NO WAR, yes for sustainablitiy rather than against unsustainability (such as clear cutting of forest, polluting air, ocean, soil, etc).
Bioneers is something I really would like to get involved more and I also would like to see if I can organize something like that in Japan.
I continue to be the change, be the media and be peace as I have been saying last couple of years like a mantra.
In a way, Bioneers gives me the similar inspiration as The Best Game, which was founded by Norie Huddle, and I really share the value of The Best Game even today (I got to know Norie in 1988).
The Goal of the Best Game is to create peace, health, prosperity and justice universally on earth by year 2012. And the Game has 10 rules on how to go about it. In a way, it is vague, but it really gives me the rules how I want to live daily life. I am a member of the Game since the time I know Norie Huddle.
TO learn more about the Best Game:http://www.bestgame.org/
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Bioneers: A Place You Find Another USA
For the first time in my life I was able to attend Bioneers Conference.
http://www.bioneers.org/
It was an experience that gave me so much hope. Bioneers is a place you find another USA, completely different from what we hear from the media back in Japan.
I am placing some photos here so that you can taste the atmosphere of Bioneers a little. I intend to continue working with the people I met there and I mean to bring this message of hope to Japan will organize something like Bioneer in Japan with people who have similar intention as mine: creating more peaceful, sustainable, healthy and just society that works for all.
http://www.bioneers.org/
It was an experience that gave me so much hope. Bioneers is a place you find another USA, completely different from what we hear from the media back in Japan.
I am placing some photos here so that you can taste the atmosphere of Bioneers a little. I intend to continue working with the people I met there and I mean to bring this message of hope to Japan will organize something like Bioneer in Japan with people who have similar intention as mine: creating more peaceful, sustainable, healthy and just society that works for all.
NVC: A Communication Enhancing Your Life and Human Relationship
I am delighted to announce the wonderful opportunity for those who live in Bay Area in the USA to get to know NVC.
Some of you know I have been learning NVC and attending Leadership Program offered by Bay NVC to enhance my work further: to create more peaceful, sustainable, just and healthy society that works for all. To make myself more effective in my work, I need to communicate with others in a way that is more connecting, compassionate and transformational than what I am used to.
Here is a fun and meaningful event you can attend to learn a bit more about NVC and get involved: http://www.baynvc.org/calendar/view_entry.php?id=CD3249&date=20101024
One year learning with other NVC practitioners at LP10 (leadership program 2010) has been so helpful to increase my understanding of NVC and I am more comfortable with people who have different ideas and values from mine. I am less defensive when I hear messages of criticism (which is my perception: everyone is only saying either "thank you" or "please" to meet their own needs, according to NVC teaching) that would improve quality of my work dramatically.
Upon going back to Japan, I have a retreat at my 200-year-old farm house called Harmonics Life Center, which is my home, lead by Francois Beausoleil who will be leading the next LP11. I would like to attend the next one if I can afford it (money and time that I can take from my work in Japan).
All the information about the workshops, retreats, talk, events, classes are in the official site of BayNVC:
http://www.baynvc.org/index.php
If you happen to live in BayArea, you are so privileged in my view because you can take NVC courses regularly which I am sure to improve quality of your human relationship to say the least. If you do not know what I am talking about and want to know more about it, here is an introductory course offered by BayNVC:
http://www.baynvc.org/introductory_events.php
Just by reading this page, I feel like moving to Bay AREA!
Some of you know I have been learning NVC and attending Leadership Program offered by Bay NVC to enhance my work further: to create more peaceful, sustainable, just and healthy society that works for all. To make myself more effective in my work, I need to communicate with others in a way that is more connecting, compassionate and transformational than what I am used to.
Here is a fun and meaningful event you can attend to learn a bit more about NVC and get involved: http://www.baynvc.org/calendar/view_entry.php?id=CD3249&date=20101024
One year learning with other NVC practitioners at LP10 (leadership program 2010) has been so helpful to increase my understanding of NVC and I am more comfortable with people who have different ideas and values from mine. I am less defensive when I hear messages of criticism (which is my perception: everyone is only saying either "thank you" or "please" to meet their own needs, according to NVC teaching) that would improve quality of my work dramatically.
Upon going back to Japan, I have a retreat at my 200-year-old farm house called Harmonics Life Center, which is my home, lead by Francois Beausoleil who will be leading the next LP11. I would like to attend the next one if I can afford it (money and time that I can take from my work in Japan).
All the information about the workshops, retreats, talk, events, classes are in the official site of BayNVC:
http://www.baynvc.org/index.php
If you happen to live in BayArea, you are so privileged in my view because you can take NVC courses regularly which I am sure to improve quality of your human relationship to say the least. If you do not know what I am talking about and want to know more about it, here is an introductory course offered by BayNVC:
http://www.baynvc.org/introductory_events.php
Just by reading this page, I feel like moving to Bay AREA!
Monday, October 11, 2010
10-10-10
My friend Rita Marie Jonson sent me the message below about this special day: 2010-10-10. I am posting it here so that you all know about Be Peace. I am currently in the USA (Ben Lomond) learning NVC (Non Violent Communication), which is a component of Be Peace (another part is Heart Math).
I mean to bring Be Peace training to Japan once enough people learn the NVC.
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Dear BePeace friends,
For us, today's date, 10/10/10, is symbolic of a new wave of BePeace expansion. Just think, the number 10 is identified with the concept of multiplication. The fact that there are three "10s" implies that this date is power-packed with evolutionary potential. Since BePeace implementation trainings in Kansas City and Charlotte resulted in contracts with 30 new BePeace trainers, it seems we are in sync with this date and all that it implies for exponential growth. Let's contemplate further what this special date means for us....
Back in 1997, my husband had a dream about us making 10 copies of the English translation of the poem, Rasur. This dream moved me to take a serious look at this inspired poem and I discovered it held the answers to "teaching peace". Suddenly I realized that the number "10" in the dream was telling me to "make copies" of this educational approach to peace; to multiply it exponentially.
A year later, I learned that Roberto Brenes Mesén, the Costa Rican author of the poem Rasur, had the same guidance I did about multiplying the awareness that his poem contained. In his last letter to his daughter, Fresia, who was living in the US, he wrote "Let the poem be known. We will send copies for you to distribute." Over time, I assimilated the principles in his poem Rasur into the practice of BePeace and Rasur Foundation International became the vehicle for multiplying this way of "teaching peace". Now each of you reading this today on 10/10/10 has become a powerful part of making copies. I am so deeply grateful for the many unique ways that you have contributed to BePeace spreading, one heart at a time.
What is the next step forward for our mystical, collective "copy machine"? It is time for me to finish the book that will take this peace teaching more directly to the children; BePeace: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion. My greatest challenge is to withdraw from the expansion that is happening, create a cocoon of peace and write so that the "butterfly" will take flight. In order to do this in a conscious way, two things are needed:
Financial support (almost all our funding has been through trainings I offer and more funding is needed in order to temporarily step out of this role)
All correspondence directed to our Director of Programs, Kelsey Visser: kvisser@rasurinternational.org
Friends, I have shared how the principles in Rasur evolved into the "know how" of BePeace. We all realize there is more to creating peace in the world than just this practice, yet BePeace can make an awesome difference right now. Would you be willing to make a donation so that BePeace can multiply and empower children in our time? If you feel moved to do that, please click here to donate or mail a check to:
Rasur Foundation International
P.O. Box 150134
Arlington, TX 76015
Will we all look back at 10/10/10 and say "That was the day we aligned with the energy of expansion and we took BePeace to the world"?
I mean to bring Be Peace training to Japan once enough people learn the NVC.
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Dear BePeace friends,
For us, today's date, 10/10/10, is symbolic of a new wave of BePeace expansion. Just think, the number 10 is identified with the concept of multiplication. The fact that there are three "10s" implies that this date is power-packed with evolutionary potential. Since BePeace implementation trainings in Kansas City and Charlotte resulted in contracts with 30 new BePeace trainers, it seems we are in sync with this date and all that it implies for exponential growth. Let's contemplate further what this special date means for us....
Back in 1997, my husband had a dream about us making 10 copies of the English translation of the poem, Rasur. This dream moved me to take a serious look at this inspired poem and I discovered it held the answers to "teaching peace". Suddenly I realized that the number "10" in the dream was telling me to "make copies" of this educational approach to peace; to multiply it exponentially.
A year later, I learned that Roberto Brenes Mesén, the Costa Rican author of the poem Rasur, had the same guidance I did about multiplying the awareness that his poem contained. In his last letter to his daughter, Fresia, who was living in the US, he wrote "Let the poem be known. We will send copies for you to distribute." Over time, I assimilated the principles in his poem Rasur into the practice of BePeace and Rasur Foundation International became the vehicle for multiplying this way of "teaching peace". Now each of you reading this today on 10/10/10 has become a powerful part of making copies. I am so deeply grateful for the many unique ways that you have contributed to BePeace spreading, one heart at a time.
What is the next step forward for our mystical, collective "copy machine"? It is time for me to finish the book that will take this peace teaching more directly to the children; BePeace: Weaving Wisdom and Compassion. My greatest challenge is to withdraw from the expansion that is happening, create a cocoon of peace and write so that the "butterfly" will take flight. In order to do this in a conscious way, two things are needed:
Financial support (almost all our funding has been through trainings I offer and more funding is needed in order to temporarily step out of this role)
All correspondence directed to our Director of Programs, Kelsey Visser: kvisser@rasurinternational.org
Friends, I have shared how the principles in Rasur evolved into the "know how" of BePeace. We all realize there is more to creating peace in the world than just this practice, yet BePeace can make an awesome difference right now. Would you be willing to make a donation so that BePeace can multiply and empower children in our time? If you feel moved to do that, please click here to donate or mail a check to:
Rasur Foundation International
P.O. Box 150134
Arlington, TX 76015
Will we all look back at 10/10/10 and say "That was the day we aligned with the energy of expansion and we took BePeace to the world"?
Monday, September 20, 2010
ZERO Completely SOLD OUT!
I do not know what is happening. Are people are finally waking up or what?
The number of advance tickets sales for ZERO for Saturday were less than 20 and for Sunday less than 10, but for the two days, the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum for Photography theater was full for the screening of ZERO.
The sign reads: The 18:40 showing of ZERO is SOLD OUT.
You can see more photos and articles in the ZERO Gallery.
It is quite amazing.
My dream is to give share this movie with at least 1% of the Japanese population, which is about 1 million people.
So far, about 1000 people have seen it. That is still a small number, but every every person that sees it helps swell the truth.
If one person can tell two people, and those two people tell two people the next day, and the next day those four people tell two people each, by the 28th day the number will exceed the population of Japan. (Of course, this is how it would work in an ideal situation...)
If you have not yet seen ZERO yet, please make the time to see it:
http://zero.globalpeace.jp/english/index.htm
Right now it is screening at the Tokyo Museum of Photography, and next month it will be showing in Shibuya at the Image Forum. You can see detailed information on the English ZERO website.
I want every prefecture have at least one theater that shows ZERO, and for that, I need your support.
Please contact me by e-mail if you have information about independent theaters near you that you think might consider screening it or if you want to organize screening near you.
pr@zero.9-11.jp
Thank you very much for your help.
Let's stop the fake war on terror and all the wars. We do not need them to live safely and happily.
YOU ARE THE MEDIA!
The number of advance tickets sales for ZERO for Saturday were less than 20 and for Sunday less than 10, but for the two days, the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum for Photography theater was full for the screening of ZERO.
The sign reads: The 18:40 showing of ZERO is SOLD OUT.
You can see more photos and articles in the ZERO Gallery.
It is quite amazing.
My dream is to give share this movie with at least 1% of the Japanese population, which is about 1 million people.
So far, about 1000 people have seen it. That is still a small number, but every every person that sees it helps swell the truth.
If one person can tell two people, and those two people tell two people the next day, and the next day those four people tell two people each, by the 28th day the number will exceed the population of Japan. (Of course, this is how it would work in an ideal situation...)
If you have not yet seen ZERO yet, please make the time to see it:
http://zero.globalpeace.jp/english/index.htm
Right now it is screening at the Tokyo Museum of Photography, and next month it will be showing in Shibuya at the Image Forum. You can see detailed information on the English ZERO website.
I want every prefecture have at least one theater that shows ZERO, and for that, I need your support.
Please contact me by e-mail if you have information about independent theaters near you that you think might consider screening it or if you want to organize screening near you.
pr@zero.9-11.jp
Thank you very much for your help.
Let's stop the fake war on terror and all the wars. We do not need them to live safely and happily.
YOU ARE THE MEDIA!
Friday, September 10, 2010
ZERO: An Investigation into 9/11 (Japanese subtitles): from 9/11~9/24@Tokyo Metropolitan Museum for Photography
I am SOOO excited!
Tomorrow is the first day of the screening of ZERO: An Investigation into 9/11 (English with Japanese subtitles): from 9/11~9/24@Tokyo Metropolitan Museum for Photography, starting 18:40. I was in charge of creating the Japanese version of this wonderful Italian documentary film.
I will be speaking before the screening, and my special guest tomorrow is Sarah Yamasaki, who was a victim of false charges in regard to the events of 911 and the war on terror! She was held in a US jail for almost 2 years!
For more detailed information and maps to the venue check out the English site: http: //zero.globalpeace.jp
Here is a link for your Japanese speaking friends: http://zero.9-11.jp
Please bring your friends and let's fill the hall and party afterwards!
Tomorrow is the first day of the screening of ZERO: An Investigation into 9/11 (English with Japanese subtitles): from 9/11~9/24@Tokyo Metropolitan Museum for Photography, starting 18:40. I was in charge of creating the Japanese version of this wonderful Italian documentary film.
I will be speaking before the screening, and my special guest tomorrow is Sarah Yamasaki, who was a victim of false charges in regard to the events of 911 and the war on terror! She was held in a US jail for almost 2 years!
For more detailed information and maps to the venue check out the English site: http: //zero.globalpeace.jp
Here is a link for your Japanese speaking friends: http://zero.9-11.jp
Please bring your friends and let's fill the hall and party afterwards!
Monday, August 16, 2010
ZERO : An Investigation into 9/11 (English with Japanese subtitles) screening soon in Japan
The Italian produced film ZERO: An Investigation into 9/11 (English with Japanese subtitles) will be screening soon in Japan.
We are currently working day and night to finish the Japanese version of the film.
This will be the first 911 film to be shown at a regular mainstream theater in Japan and we are so happy that this has finally become reality. It took us a full six years of hard work to get to this point. Here is the English trailer:
Screenings will be from September 11th to the 24th, 2010.
Starting Time: 18:40 daily (Running time 105 minutes)
Place: Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography in Ebisu Garden Place. Click here for an English map.
Tickets: 1500 yen in advance, 1800 yen at the door
Advance tickets can be purchased at any LAWSON convenience store. Just put the following L Code into the ticket sales machine. Ask the store clerk to help you do it.
L code 34050
The official English homepage for the Japanese site can be seen here:
http://zero.globalpeace.jp/english/index.htm
I look forward to seeing you there!
We are currently working day and night to finish the Japanese version of the film.
This will be the first 911 film to be shown at a regular mainstream theater in Japan and we are so happy that this has finally become reality. It took us a full six years of hard work to get to this point. Here is the English trailer:
Screenings will be from September 11th to the 24th, 2010.
Starting Time: 18:40 daily (Running time 105 minutes)
Place: Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography in Ebisu Garden Place. Click here for an English map.
Tickets: 1500 yen in advance, 1800 yen at the door
Advance tickets can be purchased at any LAWSON convenience store. Just put the following L Code into the ticket sales machine. Ask the store clerk to help you do it.
L code 34050
The official English homepage for the Japanese site can be seen here:
http://zero.globalpeace.jp/english/index.htm
I look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
FILM "ZERO" Ticket For Sale Tomorrow @Lawson (L Code:34050)
Tickets for "ZERO: An Investigation into 9/11" (Japanese) will go on sale from July 11 at 10am @ LAWSON TICKET (L Code34050).
I am in the process of making of Japanese version right now! Please help me to promote this film as to this day, not many people in Japan are aware of the still hidden facts surrounding 911. We are currently fighting a War on Terror, however, if you watch this film, you will wonder why we are still doing so... Who really are the terrorists?? This is the most important question!
The film will be shown at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography on Sept 11th for the first time in Japan, and will screen until Sept 24th, every evening from 18:40. You can be the first to watch it in Japan!
You can watch the whole movie here:
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=2296490368603788739#
I am in the process of making of Japanese version right now! Please help me to promote this film as to this day, not many people in Japan are aware of the still hidden facts surrounding 911. We are currently fighting a War on Terror, however, if you watch this film, you will wonder why we are still doing so... Who really are the terrorists?? This is the most important question!
The film will be shown at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography on Sept 11th for the first time in Japan, and will screen until Sept 24th, every evening from 18:40. You can be the first to watch it in Japan!
You can watch the whole movie here:
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=2296490368603788739#
Friday, July 02, 2010
”ZERO: An Investigation Into 9/11 ” Coming Soon To Japan
Good news!
Today, I went to Tokyo today and made an agreement with a famous theater (The Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography in Ebisu) in order to show the Japanese version of ZERO: An Investigation into 9/11.
I will announce the details more later, but please keep your evening open on 9/11/2010. I will be at that theater in Tokyo and showing that amazingly great documentary made by an Italian film maker.
On 9/9/2010, there will be another event put on by the Tokyo Peace Film Club. It is called the "911 Film Festival", and you can see good selection of 911 truth related films (in Japanese, some in English with Japanese subtitles). This is the only film festival in Japan that shows 911 films.
If you can, keep your day also open on that day. It will be an all day event.
I will post more details on both events as soon as I have them.
I will announce the details more later, but please keep your evening open on 9/11/2010. I will be at that theater in Tokyo and showing that amazingly great documentary made by an Italian film maker.
On 9/9/2010, there will be another event put on by the Tokyo Peace Film Club. It is called the "911 Film Festival", and you can see good selection of 911 truth related films (in Japanese, some in English with Japanese subtitles). This is the only film festival in Japan that shows 911 films.
If you can, keep your day also open on that day. It will be an all day event.
I will post more details on both events as soon as I have them.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
What You Can DO To Save Earth: Oil Spill
First, you can take a look at these photos:
http://www.katu.com/news/photos/95866799.html
Tell your friends who live on this planet that you can at least take a look at these photos. Face what is happening to our Mother Earth and our oceanic wildlife.
We can do something about it. While (instead of just) finding out who is responsible.
Bottom line is we are living on this planet together. We are stewards of the planet. We, who are living today, are responsible for future generations.
Let's stop the war and preparation for war(military exercises) for now, use the money for the cleaning and restoring this one of the biggest environmental disasters of mankind.
Here is 10 things you can do:
http://www.care2.com/causes/environment/blog/oil-spill-10-ways-you-can-help/
1. Boycott BP
2. Tell the Government, "Enough is enough!"
3. Shave Your Head
4. Purchase Dawn Dishwashing Detergent
5. Donate Essential Supplies For Volunteers
6. Support Those Saving The Wildlife
7. Become A Hero
8. Save A Fisherman
9. Join Hands
10. Get Connected and Inspired
"Shave Your Head"??
Why??
Read the entire story here.
Please pass this information to all of your list.
Mother earth is calling for help!
HELP. Together, we can do what no one of us can do alone.
http://www.katu.com/news/photos/95866799.html
Tell your friends who live on this planet that you can at least take a look at these photos. Face what is happening to our Mother Earth and our oceanic wildlife.
We can do something about it. While (instead of just) finding out who is responsible.
Bottom line is we are living on this planet together. We are stewards of the planet. We, who are living today, are responsible for future generations.
Let's stop the war and preparation for war(military exercises) for now, use the money for the cleaning and restoring this one of the biggest environmental disasters of mankind.
Here is 10 things you can do:
http://www.care2.com/causes/environment/blog/oil-spill-10-ways-you-can-help/
1. Boycott BP
2. Tell the Government, "Enough is enough!"
3. Shave Your Head
4. Purchase Dawn Dishwashing Detergent
5. Donate Essential Supplies For Volunteers
6. Support Those Saving The Wildlife
7. Become A Hero
8. Save A Fisherman
9. Join Hands
10. Get Connected and Inspired
"Shave Your Head"??
Why??
Read the entire story here.
Please pass this information to all of your list.
Mother earth is calling for help!
HELP. Together, we can do what no one of us can do alone.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
♪ Celebrating, Learning and Growing ♪ - 21 min 52 sec - 5.4 MB
I left home, leaving my children for the longest time, 3 weeks. I called them every day but I miss them and I am guessing they miss me, too.
I am finally learning a little bit about NVC because of my participation in the Leadership Training course offered by BayNVC. I feel like I am learning two languages, English and this Non-Violent Communication at the same time.
But NVC kept coming back to me.
When I started a campaign to create Ministry of Peace (the equivalent of the Department of Peace in USA), many of the Americans in the movement were practicing NVC. When I attended the 3rd National Department of Peace Conference in Washington DC in 2005, Marshall's book "Speak Peace in the World of Conflict" was given to me. I read some, but I never finished it. (Sorry, Dot!)
On another occasion, when I attended the 2nd Global Alliance Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace in Canada, I met Miki Kashtan, the trainer of this retreat and organizer of the whole LP program this time. When I heard her speak in the conference, I thought, "What is this? She is speaking differently..."
When we organized the 3rd Global Alliance Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace in Japan, Miki Kashtan was the facilitator for all the sessions. At that time I got to know more intimately about NVC.
After that some of my colleagues from JUMP (Japan United for Ministries of Peace) started learning NVC more intensively and I also became more interested.
Now I find myself attending the LP10. Such a thing, a few years ago, was beyond my imagination. It seems like a big leap, an enormous leap. How did I get here?
Time to go to the airport. I will write and reflect more about the retreat when I get home. Please click the title to listen to my podcast. My need of learning and growing was met by this 2nd retreat and I am celebrating!
Monday, June 07, 2010
Come & Join Us for 7th Tokyo Peace Film Festival (Jun 19-20, 2010)!
I am in the redwood forest of Santa Cruz (Ben Lomond) learning a new language called NVC (Non Violent Communication) and this is 4th day of the 2nd retreat. It is a year long program offered by BayNVC and Miki Kashtan and Roxy Manning are our trainers.
I am making a little bit of progress in understanding NVC and excited about using it in my real life back in Japan creating more sustainable and peaceful community.
I was so happy that the Yomiuri Shinbun (a big Japanese daily newspaper) wrote a story about the upcoming Tokyo Peace Film Festival that I shared about that news during the morning community time with my co-participants of the retreat.
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/e-japan/tokyo23/news/20100604-OYT8T00087.htm
The 7th Tokyo Peace Film Festival will be on Jun 19 & 20, 2010 in the Main Hall of the Olympic Youth Center (near Sangubashi Station, Odakyu line). This year, we will show 10 films (including my talk and film cuts concerning War and lies and facts surrounding the events of Sept. 11, 2001) and tickets can be purchased from our website (unfortunately, there are no English pages):
http://www.peacefilm.net/home.html
If you have not seen Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story, or Blue Gold, Under Cover in Tibet, Children of 911, and the other movies in the program, this is the chance for you to see them all at a bargain price.
I hope to see you there. If you do not read Japanese, you can order tickets directly to me by e-mail.
Click here to download the full color Japanese flyer that lists the movies and schedule.
I am making a little bit of progress in understanding NVC and excited about using it in my real life back in Japan creating more sustainable and peaceful community.
I was so happy that the Yomiuri Shinbun (a big Japanese daily newspaper) wrote a story about the upcoming Tokyo Peace Film Festival that I shared about that news during the morning community time with my co-participants of the retreat.
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/e-japan/tokyo23/news/20100604-OYT8T00087.htm
The 7th Tokyo Peace Film Festival will be on Jun 19 & 20, 2010 in the Main Hall of the Olympic Youth Center (near Sangubashi Station, Odakyu line). This year, we will show 10 films (including my talk and film cuts concerning War and lies and facts surrounding the events of Sept. 11, 2001) and tickets can be purchased from our website (unfortunately, there are no English pages):
http://www.peacefilm.net/home.html
If you have not seen Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story, or Blue Gold, Under Cover in Tibet, Children of 911, and the other movies in the program, this is the chance for you to see them all at a bargain price.
I hope to see you there. If you do not read Japanese, you can order tickets directly to me by e-mail.
Click here to download the full color Japanese flyer that lists the movies and schedule.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thank you/What's the Need Israel Trying to Meet?
Susan Livingstone, co-participant from Leadership program of NVC, really worked wholeheartedly to organize two events that I wanted to do for BayNVC. Thank you Susan and her friends who made these events possible. I think it has had some positive effect.
Below are some photos from Red Victorian where I talked and then played some music with Gen and Shigeko.
In my talk, I touched upon our organic farm, our sustainable simple life, The Department of Peace, Depleted Uranium, Article 9, The War on Terror and 911, Dennis Kucinich and on the need for each of us to be the MEDIA.
BUT......
My happy day suddenly ended with sad news that I need to find out more about. I am asking myself and co-participants of Leadership Program What's the core need of Israel trying to meet by those actions? Security?
Here are some tweets from Twitter:
I can't believe this is happening. Israel opens fire on Gaza flotilla, killing 10. I can't believe this is happening. Israel opens fire on Gaza flotilla, killing 10. http://bit.ly/cBYxEP
＋＋＋ Turkish TV: 10 dead, 60 injured in Israeli attack on Gaza aid boat from Turkey #flotilla ＋＋＋ Al Jazeera English reporting on Gaza Freedom Flotilla http://www.livestation.com/products/32-al_jazeera_en!
Below are some photos from Red Victorian where I talked and then played some music with Gen and Shigeko.
In my talk, I touched upon our organic farm, our sustainable simple life, The Department of Peace, Depleted Uranium, Article 9, The War on Terror and 911, Dennis Kucinich and on the need for each of us to be the MEDIA.
BUT......
My happy day suddenly ended with sad news that I need to find out more about. I am asking myself and co-participants of Leadership Program What's the core need of Israel trying to meet by those actions? Security?
Here are some tweets from Twitter:
I can't believe this is happening. Israel opens fire on Gaza flotilla, killing 10. I can't believe this is happening. Israel opens fire on Gaza flotilla, killing 10. http://bit.ly/cBYxEP
＋＋＋ Turkish TV: 10 dead, 60 injured in Israeli attack on Gaza aid boat from Turkey #flotilla ＋＋＋ Al Jazeera English reporting on Gaza Freedom Flotilla http://www.livestation.com/products/32-al_jazeera_en!
Saturday, May 08, 2010
I Will be in Bay Area and Speak at Two Events
This is an e-mail I sent out to some of my English speaking friends today. They are mostly working for peace, justice and the environment.
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Greeting from our organic farm of Kamogawa, Japan.
Gen and I are as busy as ever preparing the rice paddy to plant rice in late June as I write this.
I have not seen you for a long time, but I am writing to let you know that Gen and I will be coming to the US at the end of this month, and speaking at two events, Speak for Peace, presented by PANinA.
"Speak for Peace" will be held on May 29 and 30 in SF Bay area and it would be great if you can come. If you can not, would you please pass the information to your friends in the Bay area who may be interested.The events include a talk and music, and will be free of charge, but they are meant to be fundraisers for Bay NVC. Check their website to see their meaningful work:
http://www.baynvc.org
And please come to the event and contribute if you are inspired to do so!
I am attending their Leadership Program for this year and NVC (Non Violent Communication) has become something I want every peace worker/activist or anyone working for social change to have an opportunity to learn.
Here is the information of the events, organized by Susan Livingstone and her friends. Susan and I are participants of LP10:
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PANinA presents Speak for Peace to benefit Bay Area Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC). On stage will be Yumi Kikuchi, her partner Gen Morita and her friend Shigeko Suzuki. Yumi will talk aboout her role in building a Culture of Peace and the contribution that BayNVC's 2010 Leadership Program is making to her effectiveness in that work.
"Imagine! Not so long ago, Japan and the United States were at war, and now we are working together to end war!", Yumi says. She will also introduce her special guest Takashi Tanemori, a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima. Entertainment will be handled by Yumi's partner Gen, a sixties-style singer-songwriter-guitar player and jazz singer Shigeko.You can chose from two dates and venues:
Saturday May 29, 2010, 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. @First Congregational Church of Oakland
http://www.firstoakland.org
Sunday, May 30, 2010, 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. @the Red Victorian
http://www.redvic.com
As number of seats are limited, R.S.V.P. to SusanL@BayNVC.org
Yumi also will be participating the Sunday morning PEACE CAFE on May 30:
http://www.redvic.com/cafe.html
--------please forward the information to those who may be interested.
So, I hope to see you and your friends at the end of this month!
Peace,
Yumi Kikuchi
founder, Global Peace Campaign
JUMP(Japan United for Ministry of Peace)
p.s. Hot topic in Japan!
Dennis Kucinich has shown his support to local Okinawa residents over the Futenma base, which is great!! Thank you, Dennis and all those who support him.
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/node/546
http://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/storyid-155924-storytopic-53.html
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Greeting from our organic farm of Kamogawa, Japan.
Gen and I are as busy as ever preparing the rice paddy to plant rice in late June as I write this.
I have not seen you for a long time, but I am writing to let you know that Gen and I will be coming to the US at the end of this month, and speaking at two events, Speak for Peace, presented by PANinA.
"Speak for Peace" will be held on May 29 and 30 in SF Bay area and it would be great if you can come. If you can not, would you please pass the information to your friends in the Bay area who may be interested.
Speaking @KPFK
http://www.baynvc.org
And please come to the event and contribute if you are inspired to do so!
I am attending their Leadership Program for this year and NVC (Non Violent Communication) has become something I want every peace worker/activist or anyone working for social change to have an opportunity to learn.
Here is the information of the events, organized by Susan Livingstone and her friends. Susan and I are participants of LP10:
---------------
PANinA presents Speak for Peace to benefit Bay Area Nonviolent Communication (BayNVC). On stage will be Yumi Kikuchi, her partner Gen Morita and her friend Shigeko Suzuki. Yumi will talk aboout her role in building a Culture of Peace and the contribution that BayNVC's 2010 Leadership Program is making to her effectiveness in that work.
"Imagine! Not so long ago, Japan and the United States were at war, and now we are working together to end war!", Yumi says. She will also introduce her special guest Takashi Tanemori, a survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima. Entertainment will be handled by Yumi's partner Gen, a sixties-style singer-songwriter-guitar player and jazz singer Shigeko.
Gen and I sang at the Peace March in 2003 just before the Iraq war
Saturday May 29, 2010, 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. @First Congregational Church of Oakland
http://www.firstoakland.org
Sunday, May 30, 2010, 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. @the Red Victorian
http://www.redvic.com
As number of seats are limited, R.S.V.P. to SusanL@BayNVC.org
Yumi also will be participating the Sunday morning PEACE CAFE on May 30:
http://www.redvic.com/cafe.html
--------please forward the information to those who may be interested.
So, I hope to see you and your friends at the end of this month!
Peace,
Yumi Kikuchi
founder, Global Peace Campaign
JUMP(Japan United for Ministry of Peace)
p.s. Hot topic in Japan!
Dennis Kucinich has shown his support to local Okinawa residents over the Futenma base, which is great!! Thank you, Dennis and all those who support him.
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/node/546
http://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/storyid-155924-storytopic-53.html
Monday, April 05, 2010
GO Jesse Ventura, GO! You Can Help USA and the World by Buying His Book
If you read English, please consider buying, reading, recommending, introducing and/or mentioning Jesse Ventura's new book "American Conspiracies", co-authored with Dick Russell. Dr. David Ray Griffin provided much of the information on 911 in the book.
Jesse Ventura, the former Minnesota governor, is now a strong supporter of the 9/11 movement. I am so happy his book is now NY Times Bestseller!
http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2010/mar/28/book-best-seller/
I think this is a big step for the unfolding of 911 truth. Thank you for being a part of this movement for humanity to survive. We can not keep killing and destroying each other any more. We must end War on Terror. The time has come to help and support each other for all life on earth to survive.
Even the chairman and vice-chaimen of the 911 Commission Report, Kean and Hamilton say this: "Stonewalled by the CIA", New York Times, January 2, 2008.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/02/opinion/02kean.html
As Elizabeth Woodworth points out, there were 18 case studies in the mainstream media investigating 9/11 during the past year. This is becoming common outside the US first, and now, with Governor Jesse Ventura's new book, things are starting to open up in the U.S. You can read her article here:
The Media Response to the Growing Influence of the 9/11 Truth Movement
Part II: A Survey of Attitude Change in 2009-2010
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?aid=17624&context=va
Each one of us here has at least two people we can tell what we know about 911, I guess. Let's imagine that one person finds out today on 911 (by reading Jesse's book or even this blog) and tells two friends about it within 24 hours. Those 2 friends also tell 2 friends about it within 24 hours. On the 3rd day, there will be 4 people, 4th day 8 people, 5th day 16 people and 6th day 32 people. On 15th day, 16384 people and on 21st day, 1,048,576 will know about it (this is more than 1 million!).
It won't happen like this calculation in reality, as it tends to stop happening further the source. But let's continue this line of thinking for fun.
I tell Japanese people all the time that by the 28th day, it will be 134,217,728 people, and exceed entire population of Japan. On 30th day it will exceed US population and on 31st day, it will exceed 1 billion people (1,073,741,824) and by the 34th day, it will exceed entire population of the planet!
Is not telling 2 people is doable? If we get serious, we can change the world within 34 days.
So, Tell every one you know the truth about 911 ( you can refer to my blog), and ask them "Please tell 2 people".
Word-of-mouth communication still is the strongest form of media!
BE THE MEDIA! (Gandhi says Be the change you wish to see in the world. This is my way of being the change)
Jesse Ventura, the former Minnesota governor, is now a strong supporter of the 9/11 movement. I am so happy his book is now NY Times Bestseller!
http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2010/mar/28/book-best-seller/
I think this is a big step for the unfolding of 911 truth. Thank you for being a part of this movement for humanity to survive. We can not keep killing and destroying each other any more. We must end War on Terror. The time has come to help and support each other for all life on earth to survive.
Even the chairman and vice-chaimen of the 911 Commission Report, Kean and Hamilton say this: "Stonewalled by the CIA", New York Times, January 2, 2008.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/02/opinion/02kean.html
As Elizabeth Woodworth points out, there were 18 case studies in the mainstream media investigating 9/11 during the past year. This is becoming common outside the US first, and now, with Governor Jesse Ventura's new book, things are starting to open up in the U.S. You can read her article here:
The Media Response to the Growing Influence of the 9/11 Truth Movement
Part II: A Survey of Attitude Change in 2009-2010
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?aid=17624&context=va
Each one of us here has at least two people we can tell what we know about 911, I guess. Let's imagine that one person finds out today on 911 (by reading Jesse's book or even this blog) and tells two friends about it within 24 hours. Those 2 friends also tell 2 friends about it within 24 hours. On the 3rd day, there will be 4 people, 4th day 8 people, 5th day 16 people and 6th day 32 people. On 15th day, 16384 people and on 21st day, 1,048,576 will know about it (this is more than 1 million!).
It won't happen like this calculation in reality, as it tends to stop happening further the source. But let's continue this line of thinking for fun.
I tell Japanese people all the time that by the 28th day, it will be 134,217,728 people, and exceed entire population of Japan. On 30th day it will exceed US population and on 31st day, it will exceed 1 billion people (1,073,741,824) and by the 34th day, it will exceed entire population of the planet!
Is not telling 2 people is doable? If we get serious, we can change the world within 34 days.
So, Tell every one you know the truth about 911 ( you can refer to my blog), and ask them "Please tell 2 people".
Word-of-mouth communication still is the strongest form of media!
BE THE MEDIA! (Gandhi says Be the change you wish to see in the world. This is my way of being the change)
Monday, March 29, 2010
I Will be Speaking at Yoyogi Park for Spring Love Event
I will be appearing and speaking at the following event of music and talk live (free) in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park on April 4th. Hope to see you there!
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Spring Love: The hottest urban party of the season!!
It’s back!! Spring Love (Harukaze) is making its second run in Yoyogi Park on April 3rd and 4th, promising a weekend extravaganza of top-rated musical and dance performances, film screenings, organic food and goods stalls, and talk sessions featuring peace-related social action. Come out and enjoy the cherry blossoms while feeding your mind and soul with some Spring Love!!
Date/Time: Saturday, April 3rd (1-8 PM) and Sunday,
April 4th (12-7:30 PM)
Venue: Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage
Admission: Free!!
Event will feature:
■ Performances from numerous musicians and dancers
representing a variety of artistic genres
■ Peace-related talk sessions, films, and exhibitions
■ Events on two separate stages (Spring Stage and Love Stage)
■ Booths with literature from peace-related NPOs/NGOs
■ Spring Love Market with sales of various eco-friendly goods
■ Spring Love Kitchen featuring stalls with organic/ethnic foods
■ Live painting
■ Kids’ activities
Peace program:
Saturday, April 3rd
2:30-3:25 PM: Military bases and the role of the media
Panelists: Kobayashi Atsushi (director/producer of several military base related documentary films), Shiva Rei (freelance journalist who has reported from places including Iraq and Gaza), Navigator: Inada Hideaki (Solar Inc.)
4:35-4:50 PM: Hints for carving out natural, sustainable lifestyles in today's unnatural, unsustainable modern societies
Speaker: Ikue Masudo, formerly known as Takagi Saya(TV/film actor, free diver, owner of Furyu organic cafe/gallery) Navigator: Fukui Hiroshi (Peace Not War Japan music director, DJ)
4:50-5:50 PM: Why should Japan's Constitutional Article 9 (the peace clause) be protected?
Panelists: Matsumari Masumi (Peace Boat), Shiva Rei (freelance journalist), Kamebuchi Yuka (gospel singer, peace advocate)
8:30 PM〜: Documentary film screenings
“We don’t need bases anywhere!”, "ANPO" promotional clip, "Message from Yanbaru: A Documentary of Takae, Higashi Village in Okinawa", "Alternative Lifestyles: Learning from the European Squatting Movement", "Kukuru" (featuring a live performance from singer UA in Takae village, Okinawa)
Sunday, April 4th
2:00-2:45 PM: Listen to citizens' voices: No more wasteful, destructive construction!! Hear from activists working to stop the following projects in environmentally rich areas: a tunnel through Mt. Takao; a nuclear power plant in Kaminoseki; and a U.S. military base in Takae Village, Okinawa.
Panelists: Sakata Masako (Kenju no kai), Higa "Marty" Masato (documentary filmmaker), Yamato Taka (organic loquat farmer), Yamada Sei (peace/environmental activist and author)
3:30-4:25 PM: Building sustainable, non-militarized economies: examples of organic, small-scale, community-based alternatives to a military-dependent economy
Panelists: Kikuchi Yumi (Harmonics Life Center director, Tokyo Peace Film Festival producer, Japan United for a Ministry of Peace (JUMP) committee member), Tanaka Yu (Mirai Bank Director, Japan International Volunteer Center board member, ap bank member), Kosaka Masaru (organic restaurant/bar owner, writer, rice/soybean farmer)
5:10-5:25 PM: Kikuchi Yumi, a well-known peace/environmental activist, writer, translator, and international speaker, shares the latest information on 9/11-related issues, the Tokyo Peace Film Festival, and more! Navigator: Kimberly Hughes, Peace Not War Japan co-coordinator.
Musical performers:
Ikue Asazaki (traditional Amami Shimauta folk songs)
http://www.asazakiikue.com/profile.html
Sayoko meets YA MAN RIDDIM (funky reggae + djembe)
http://www.watonari.net
http://www.naradaisuke.com
Blues the Butcher-590213 + Leyona (rock/soul/reggae/blues)
http://bls-act.co.jp/artists/bluesthe-butcher-590213
http://www.leyona.net/bio.html
Rakita (acoustic groove)
http://www.myspace.com/uheheheoregarakitada
Yuppi & Tane (elementary school aged singer/songwriter!)
http://www.conisis.com/yuppi/
Rabirabi (percussion/voice duo)
http://www.rabirabi.com/about%20R/about_R.html
Ailie (roots reggae)
http://www.roots1music.com/ailie/index_main.html
nam
GOCOO ＋ GoRo
11-piece wadaiko (Japanese drum) ensemble
Kamebuchi Yuka and Voices of Japan (VOJA) (gospel)
http://www.tmp-voja.co.jp/index.html
Mika Arisaka (jazz)
http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Profile/A014076.html
SandiiBunbun with Earth Conscious and Hula All Stars (Hawaiian)
http://www.sandii.info
The Tchiky's (Acoustic/Afrobeat/Dub)
http://nbsa.info/site/?p=1012
Takeru (reggae)
Fukugawa Baron Club (Indonesian gamelan)
YOSHIE (belly dancing)
http://ameblo.jp/bellydancer-yoshie/
Uranagel (folk)
Jintaramuta (fusion unit blending Japanese traveling street
protest music together with elements of modern jazz)
http://www.cicala-mvta.com/profileenglish.shtml
Abdallah
http://yaplog.jp/abdallah/archive/15
Mon Kumagai (shamisen)
And more!
Additional Information:
※ Please note that there may be changes in the list of performers and guests.
※ Please refrain from smoking within the venue area, as well as from taking photographs of the performers.
※ A portion of the sales of food and goods, as well as all donations placed in our donation boxes, will be given to several grassroots organizations in order to support their ongoing work for nonviolent peace action.
※ Spring Love has a “gomi-zero” ("no garbage") policy. Please leave the venue as clean as you found it by separating your trash at one of the provided garbage stations. Garbage cleanup is an extremely expensive undertaking, and if this policy is not respected, we may not be able to offer this free festival in the future. Show some spring love by following the "gomi-zero" rule!!
※ Volunteers needed before and during the event!! (setup, translation/interpretation, cleanup, various administrative tasks, etc.) If you are able to help, please contact us at kim@pnwj.org!
Event support: A SEED JAPAN, Solar, Peace Not War Japan, TEAM
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Spring Love: The hottest urban party of the season!!
Date/Time: Saturday, April 3rd (1-8 PM) and Sunday,
April 4th (12-7:30 PM)
Venue: Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage
Admission: Free!!
Event will feature:
■ Performances from numerous musicians and dancers
representing a variety of artistic genres
■ Peace-related talk sessions, films, and exhibitions
■ Events on two separate stages (Spring Stage and Love Stage)
■ Booths with literature from peace-related NPOs/NGOs
■ Spring Love Market with sales of various eco-friendly goods
■ Spring Love Kitchen featuring stalls with organic/ethnic foods
■ Live painting
■ Kids’ activities
Peace program:
Saturday, April 3rd
2:30-3:25 PM: Military bases and the role of the media
Panelists: Kobayashi Atsushi (director/producer of several military base related documentary films), Shiva Rei (freelance journalist who has reported from places including Iraq and Gaza), Navigator: Inada Hideaki (Solar Inc.)
4:35-4:50 PM: Hints for carving out natural, sustainable lifestyles in today's unnatural, unsustainable modern societies
Speaker: Ikue Masudo, formerly known as Takagi Saya(TV/film actor, free diver, owner of Furyu organic cafe/gallery) Navigator: Fukui Hiroshi (Peace Not War Japan music director, DJ)
4:50-5:50 PM: Why should Japan's Constitutional Article 9 (the peace clause) be protected?
Panelists: Matsumari Masumi (Peace Boat), Shiva Rei (freelance journalist), Kamebuchi Yuka (gospel singer, peace advocate)
8:30 PM〜: Documentary film screenings
“We don’t need bases anywhere!”, "ANPO" promotional clip, "Message from Yanbaru: A Documentary of Takae, Higashi Village in Okinawa", "Alternative Lifestyles: Learning from the European Squatting Movement", "Kukuru" (featuring a live performance from singer UA in Takae village, Okinawa)
Sunday, April 4th
2:00-2:45 PM: Listen to citizens' voices: No more wasteful, destructive construction!! Hear from activists working to stop the following projects in environmentally rich areas: a tunnel through Mt. Takao; a nuclear power plant in Kaminoseki; and a U.S. military base in Takae Village, Okinawa.
Panelists: Sakata Masako (Kenju no kai), Higa "Marty" Masato (documentary filmmaker), Yamato Taka (organic loquat farmer), Yamada Sei (peace/environmental activist and author)
3:30-4:25 PM: Building sustainable, non-militarized economies: examples of organic, small-scale, community-based alternatives to a military-dependent economy
Panelists: Kikuchi Yumi (Harmonics Life Center director, Tokyo Peace Film Festival producer, Japan United for a Ministry of Peace (JUMP) committee member), Tanaka Yu (Mirai Bank Director, Japan International Volunteer Center board member, ap bank member), Kosaka Masaru (organic restaurant/bar owner, writer, rice/soybean farmer)
5:10-5:25 PM: Kikuchi Yumi, a well-known peace/environmental activist, writer, translator, and international speaker, shares the latest information on 9/11-related issues, the Tokyo Peace Film Festival, and more! Navigator: Kimberly Hughes, Peace Not War Japan co-coordinator.
Musical performers:
Ikue Asazaki (traditional Amami Shimauta folk songs)
http://www.asazakiikue.com/profile.html
Sayoko meets YA MAN RIDDIM (funky reggae + djembe)
http://www.watonari.net
http://www.naradaisuke.com
Blues the Butcher-590213 + Leyona (rock/soul/reggae/blues)
http://bls-act.co.jp/artists/bluesthe-butcher-590213
http://www.leyona.net/bio.html
Rakita (acoustic groove)
http://www.myspace.com/uheheheoregarakitada
Yuppi & Tane (elementary school aged singer/songwriter!)
http://www.conisis.com/yuppi/
Rabirabi (percussion/voice duo)
http://www.rabirabi.com/about%20R/about_R.html
Ailie (roots reggae)
http://www.roots1music.com/ailie/index_main.html
nam
GOCOO ＋ GoRo
11-piece wadaiko (Japanese drum) ensemble
Kamebuchi Yuka and Voices of Japan (VOJA) (gospel)
http://www.tmp-voja.co.jp/index.html
Mika Arisaka (jazz)
http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Profile/A014076.html
SandiiBunbun with Earth Conscious and Hula All Stars (Hawaiian)
http://www.sandii.info
The Tchiky's (Acoustic/Afrobeat/Dub)
http://nbsa.info/site/?p=1012
Takeru (reggae)
Fukugawa Baron Club (Indonesian gamelan)
YOSHIE (belly dancing)
http://ameblo.jp/bellydancer-yoshie/
Uranagel (folk)
Jintaramuta (fusion unit blending Japanese traveling street
protest music together with elements of modern jazz)
http://www.cicala-mvta.com/profileenglish.shtml
Abdallah
http://yaplog.jp/abdallah/archive/15
Mon Kumagai (shamisen)
And more!
Additional Information:
※ Please note that there may be changes in the list of performers and guests.
※ Please refrain from smoking within the venue area, as well as from taking photographs of the performers.
※ A portion of the sales of food and goods, as well as all donations placed in our donation boxes, will be given to several grassroots organizations in order to support their ongoing work for nonviolent peace action.
※ Spring Love has a “gomi-zero” ("no garbage") policy. Please leave the venue as clean as you found it by separating your trash at one of the provided garbage stations. Garbage cleanup is an extremely expensive undertaking, and if this policy is not respected, we may not be able to offer this free festival in the future. Show some spring love by following the "gomi-zero" rule!!
※ Volunteers needed before and during the event!! (setup, translation/interpretation, cleanup, various administrative tasks, etc.) If you are able to help, please contact us at kim@pnwj.org!
Event support: A SEED JAPAN, Solar, Peace Not War Japan, TEAM
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Why did Washington Post attack Mr. Fujita on 911?
On March 8, 2010, the Washington Post published the editorial titled "
A leading Japanese politician espouses a 9/11 fantasy".
Here is what Mr. Fujita has to say on this. He is very calm and sincere as usual.
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March 10, 2010
Comment on Circumstances of Washington Post Editorial Dated Mar 8, 2010
Yukihisa Fujita
Member of the House of Councillors
At 10:30 am on March 3, 2010, Lee Hockstader, Editorial Writer for the Washington Post, visited myself (Yukihisa Fujita, member of the House of Councillors, and Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) International Department Director General) having made an interview request on the subject of “Japan’s stance on and shifting attitudes toward immigration” via the Foreign Press Center, Japan. (original interview request and questions in Japanese available on request)
1. The requested interview time of one hour was spent discussing the current situation relating to Japan’s response to immigration and my opinions on this issue. During the interview Hockstader typed my comments into his laptop computer, as he had requested. However, once the one hour interview had ended and Hockstader had closed his laptop, he mentioned as an aside that he had noticed from my resume that I had raised the issue of the 9/11 terror attacks in a Diet committee, and asked whether I had some doubts about this issue. In response, I explained the circumstances that led me to become involved in the 9/11 issue and pointed out a number of points that still remained unexplained about the events of that day.
2. In other words, after answering questions on the agreed upon theme for around one hour, I naturally responded to this question as being separate from the interview itself.
3. Ms. Fukasawa of the Foreign Press Center, Japan also attended the interview (DPJ International Department Manager Ms. Uchida and Deputy Manager Ms. Burnicle were also in attendance), and she confirmed that during his visit to Japan, Hockstader did not conduct interviews on any other subject than immigration. (following the interview, I received a letter of thanks from Foreign Press Center, Japan President Terusuke Terada). The entire interview was recorded and I intend to disclose the content of the entire interview in due course.
4. As stated in 1. above, this was an informal chat regarding 9/11 following the actual interview itself. At no point did I draw the conclusion that 9/11 was a conspiracy, and I clearly stated that the collapse of the Twin Towers could not be judged to be a result of a controlled demolition. Rather, I stated I had made my speech in the Diet from the stance that it was necessary to investigate the origins of the “War on Terror” from the perspective of assisting the relatives of the victims of 9/11, and in relation to the war in Afghanistan and the provision of humanitarian assistance.
5. Furthermore, I have many American friends from various walks of life, and have worked for many years to serve as a bridge between Japan and the United States, including by providing assistance to former US POWs held captive by Japan.
6. I currently serve as Director of the Research Committee on International Affairs and Global Warming Issues in the House of Councillors, but I was introduced in the article as “the head of the Research Committee on Foreign Affairs”. Moreover, the article describes me as “a Brahmin in the foreign policy establishment” of Japan, while in fact, as Director General of the Democratic Party of Japan’s International Department, I am not involved in policy matters. I find it totally regrettable that this kind of biased article should be published in the Washington Post.
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By reading this, I am surprised to witness that a very credible paper like The Washington Post tricked him like this. This editorial is not only inaccurate but also Mr. Hockstader, the writer of this editorial, cheated him when asking for an interview. Why did Washington Post (he) do that?
I am guessing two possibilities:
They are really scared of the 911 truth coming out?
or
The editor may be an "angel" for us. He deliberately made mistakes in order to open the door to 911 Truth discussions in the mainstream media.
There is growing international support for the 911 Truth movement and I think this can be a great opportunity for 911 truth to be revealed in the main stream media.
A leading Japanese politician espouses a 9/11 fantasy".
Here is what Mr. Fujita has to say on this. He is very calm and sincere as usual.
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March 10, 2010
Comment on Circumstances of Washington Post Editorial Dated Mar 8, 2010
Yukihisa Fujita
Member of the House of Councillors
At 10:30 am on March 3, 2010, Lee Hockstader, Editorial Writer for the Washington Post, visited myself (Yukihisa Fujita, member of the House of Councillors, and Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) International Department Director General) having made an interview request on the subject of “Japan’s stance on and shifting attitudes toward immigration” via the Foreign Press Center, Japan. (original interview request and questions in Japanese available on request)
1. The requested interview time of one hour was spent discussing the current situation relating to Japan’s response to immigration and my opinions on this issue. During the interview Hockstader typed my comments into his laptop computer, as he had requested. However, once the one hour interview had ended and Hockstader had closed his laptop, he mentioned as an aside that he had noticed from my resume that I had raised the issue of the 9/11 terror attacks in a Diet committee, and asked whether I had some doubts about this issue. In response, I explained the circumstances that led me to become involved in the 9/11 issue and pointed out a number of points that still remained unexplained about the events of that day.
2. In other words, after answering questions on the agreed upon theme for around one hour, I naturally responded to this question as being separate from the interview itself.
3. Ms. Fukasawa of the Foreign Press Center, Japan also attended the interview (DPJ International Department Manager Ms. Uchida and Deputy Manager Ms. Burnicle were also in attendance), and she confirmed that during his visit to Japan, Hockstader did not conduct interviews on any other subject than immigration. (following the interview, I received a letter of thanks from Foreign Press Center, Japan President Terusuke Terada). The entire interview was recorded and I intend to disclose the content of the entire interview in due course.
4. As stated in 1. above, this was an informal chat regarding 9/11 following the actual interview itself. At no point did I draw the conclusion that 9/11 was a conspiracy, and I clearly stated that the collapse of the Twin Towers could not be judged to be a result of a controlled demolition. Rather, I stated I had made my speech in the Diet from the stance that it was necessary to investigate the origins of the “War on Terror” from the perspective of assisting the relatives of the victims of 9/11, and in relation to the war in Afghanistan and the provision of humanitarian assistance.
5. Furthermore, I have many American friends from various walks of life, and have worked for many years to serve as a bridge between Japan and the United States, including by providing assistance to former US POWs held captive by Japan.
6. I currently serve as Director of the Research Committee on International Affairs and Global Warming Issues in the House of Councillors, but I was introduced in the article as “the head of the Research Committee on Foreign Affairs”. Moreover, the article describes me as “a Brahmin in the foreign policy establishment” of Japan, while in fact, as Director General of the Democratic Party of Japan’s International Department, I am not involved in policy matters. I find it totally regrettable that this kind of biased article should be published in the Washington Post.
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By reading this, I am surprised to witness that a very credible paper like The Washington Post tricked him like this. This editorial is not only inaccurate but also Mr. Hockstader, the writer of this editorial, cheated him when asking for an interview. Why did Washington Post (he) do that?
I am guessing two possibilities:
They are really scared of the 911 truth coming out?
or
The editor may be an "angel" for us. He deliberately made mistakes in order to open the door to 911 Truth discussions in the mainstream media.
There is growing international support for the 911 Truth movement and I think this can be a great opportunity for 911 truth to be revealed in the main stream media.
Friday, March 05, 2010
What You Say Next Will Change Your World (Miki), and What You Buy Next Will Change the World (Yumi)!
The first half of the title today come from the Conflict Hotline by Bay NVC with Miki Kashutan as the host. She is currently my trainer of NVC (Non Violent Communication) which I am learning this year. I have become passionate about NVC, a new way of relating people since I attended the Bay NVC Leadership Training.
If you want to learn more about NVC, Miki's blog is a great source - The Fearless Heart: baynvc.blogspot.com
For her TV show - The Conflict Hotline: youtube.com/baynvc
The latter part of the title came strongly to me at 5am this morning. It was SO strong that I had to wake up and write them down: What You Buy Next Will Change the World!
Well, this may be the title of my talk in the US.
Yes, this is essence of what I want to convey to American, Japanese, European or any affluent people in the world today. Our world is made of what we buy. Everything you see in your house exists because you or someone bought it. Without buying, things do not exist, and corporations who make products will not survive if we all stop buying their products.
Think about it. I love this STUFF as I share their humor and message.
http://www.storyofstuff.com/international/
As I live on an organic farm, trying not to pollute water around my home, I now live without using any detergent nor soap. I clean myself, clothes and house using salt, vinegar, baking soda, etc. I use no cosmetics either and I now have better skin than when I was in my 20s.
Anyway, I have to thank Bob (my empathy buddy) who inspired me to this. Bob is helping me to create a fundraising event for Bay NVC in the Bay Area when I return in May. I am asking Bob to find a venue for May 29th and 30th. I will keep you informed once we know what/where/when.
Below is a letter from Miki Kashtan. I am sharing this because I am pretty sure many of you who read my blog are working for PEACE. If so, here is your chance to be more effective in your peace building.
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IN BRIEF:
I am pleased to tell you that this year we are offering training for trainers in 3 different location: Northern California (July 23-29), Denmark (Aug 20-26), and Upstate New York (Nov 5-10). This training is designed for experienced NVC trainers (certified and others) who have a strong commitment to living and sharing NVC. please pass the word out.
IN DETAIL:
INTERNATIONAL NVC ADVANCED TRAINING FOR TRAINERS
The primary purpose of this intensive training is to provide support in increasing and deepening capacity for living and sharing NVC, especially to offer an opportunity to become proficient with the approach and materials that Inbal and I developed.
This training is likely to focus on the following areas:
- Teaching skills for interdependence
- Teaching about power and power relations
- Advanced empathy skills and teaching empathy skills
- Body-based NVC practices, especially for inner work and self-connection
- Feedback giving and receiving about materials, activities, presentations, etc. we anticipate that everyone will have opportunity to share at least once
- Living in full authenticity and interdependence
We invite you to attend or consider if there is anyone you know who meets these qualifications:
- At least a year of teaching NVC
- Intensive advanced training such as the BayNVC Leadership Program, other advanced yearlong programs, and/or completion of the certification process
- Strong commitment to making the sharing of NVC with others central to one's life
NOTE: All 3 offerings are open to people who are sharing NVC in any capacity, not necessarily through training. If you don't have the level of experience requested but would like to be at this retreat, contact us about options.
Here's what others have said about the first training we offered last September:
"The Training of Trainers with Inbal and Miki had a higher degree of benefit for me and I have shared more usable learning with others than any other training in which I have participated. (At least 45 days in residential trainings alone.) I have been profoundly changed by the learning and experiencing at this training, and I have been empowered by the growth I experience in that few days. More often now I ask for what I want, speak up about what isn't working, ask more clarifying questions about what is happening for others." Jeanne Northsinger
"Training the Trainers from BayNVC created an environment and opportunity for a deepening of my personal and leadership connection with some cutting edge NVC processes that have catapulted the depth and dynamic of the practice groups and workshops I facilitate and co-lead as well as my personal and intimate relationships" Craig Sones-Cornell
"The ToT retreat was one of the most profound personal growth experiences of my life. The deep coaching I received from Miki, Inbal, and the other participants was hugely supportive of my ability to see myself more wholly (my strengths and my edges). I came away with a richer understanding of key aspects of NVC consciousness as well as powerful tools for deeper self-connection, self-integration, and connection with others, which in turn are supporting me in sharing NVC more confidently and effectively. I wouldn't have missed it for the world" Linda Hutchins-Knowles
Costs: tuition is separate from basic expenses and paid separately. we have a policy of not turning anyone away for lack of funds for tuition.
California (July 23-29): camping: $400, shared room: $700. Tuition in addition: $900-$1800. contact register@baynvc.org for more information and to register.
Denmark (Aug 20-26): please visit www.FIVK.dk for full details including costs.
New York (Nov 5-10): shared room: $525, single: $625. Tuition in addition: $800-$1600. Contact suvandana7@optonline.net for more information and to register.
Note about training team: with the uncertainty about Inbal's health, it is unlikely that Inbal will join me at these events. If she is not available, other trainers who have worked closely with us may come instead.
Miki Kashtan
www.baynvc.org
If you want to learn more about NVC, Miki's blog is a great source - The Fearless Heart: baynvc.blogspot.com
For her TV show - The Conflict Hotline: youtube.com/baynvc
The latter part of the title came strongly to me at 5am this morning. It was SO strong that I had to wake up and write them down: What You Buy Next Will Change the World!
Well, this may be the title of my talk in the US.
Yes, this is essence of what I want to convey to American, Japanese, European or any affluent people in the world today. Our world is made of what we buy. Everything you see in your house exists because you or someone bought it. Without buying, things do not exist, and corporations who make products will not survive if we all stop buying their products.
Think about it. I love this STUFF as I share their humor and message.
http://www.storyofstuff.com/international/
As I live on an organic farm, trying not to pollute water around my home, I now live without using any detergent nor soap. I clean myself, clothes and house using salt, vinegar, baking soda, etc. I use no cosmetics either and I now have better skin than when I was in my 20s.
Anyway, I have to thank Bob (my empathy buddy) who inspired me to this. Bob is helping me to create a fundraising event for Bay NVC in the Bay Area when I return in May. I am asking Bob to find a venue for May 29th and 30th. I will keep you informed once we know what/where/when.
Below is a letter from Miki Kashtan. I am sharing this because I am pretty sure many of you who read my blog are working for PEACE. If so, here is your chance to be more effective in your peace building.
------
IN BRIEF:
I am pleased to tell you that this year we are offering training for trainers in 3 different location: Northern California (July 23-29), Denmark (Aug 20-26), and Upstate New York (Nov 5-10). This training is designed for experienced NVC trainers (certified and others) who have a strong commitment to living and sharing NVC. please pass the word out.
IN DETAIL:
INTERNATIONAL NVC ADVANCED TRAINING FOR TRAINERS
The primary purpose of this intensive training is to provide support in increasing and deepening capacity for living and sharing NVC, especially to offer an opportunity to become proficient with the approach and materials that Inbal and I developed.
This training is likely to focus on the following areas:
- Teaching skills for interdependence
- Teaching about power and power relations
- Advanced empathy skills and teaching empathy skills
- Body-based NVC practices, especially for inner work and self-connection
- Feedback giving and receiving about materials, activities, presentations, etc. we anticipate that everyone will have opportunity to share at least once
- Living in full authenticity and interdependence
We invite you to attend or consider if there is anyone you know who meets these qualifications:
- At least a year of teaching NVC
- Intensive advanced training such as the BayNVC Leadership Program, other advanced yearlong programs, and/or completion of the certification process
- Strong commitment to making the sharing of NVC with others central to one's life
NOTE: All 3 offerings are open to people who are sharing NVC in any capacity, not necessarily through training. If you don't have the level of experience requested but would like to be at this retreat, contact us about options.
Here's what others have said about the first training we offered last September:
"The Training of Trainers with Inbal and Miki had a higher degree of benefit for me and I have shared more usable learning with others than any other training in which I have participated. (At least 45 days in residential trainings alone.) I have been profoundly changed by the learning and experiencing at this training, and I have been empowered by the growth I experience in that few days. More often now I ask for what I want, speak up about what isn't working, ask more clarifying questions about what is happening for others." Jeanne Northsinger
"Training the Trainers from BayNVC created an environment and opportunity for a deepening of my personal and leadership connection with some cutting edge NVC processes that have catapulted the depth and dynamic of the practice groups and workshops I facilitate and co-lead as well as my personal and intimate relationships" Craig Sones-Cornell
"The ToT retreat was one of the most profound personal growth experiences of my life. The deep coaching I received from Miki, Inbal, and the other participants was hugely supportive of my ability to see myself more wholly (my strengths and my edges). I came away with a richer understanding of key aspects of NVC consciousness as well as powerful tools for deeper self-connection, self-integration, and connection with others, which in turn are supporting me in sharing NVC more confidently and effectively. I wouldn't have missed it for the world" Linda Hutchins-Knowles
Costs: tuition is separate from basic expenses and paid separately. we have a policy of not turning anyone away for lack of funds for tuition.
California (July 23-29): camping: $400, shared room: $700. Tuition in addition: $900-$1800. contact register@baynvc.org for more information and to register.
Denmark (Aug 20-26): please visit www.FIVK.dk for full details including costs.
New York (Nov 5-10): shared room: $525, single: $625. Tuition in addition: $800-$1600. Contact suvandana7@optonline.net for more information and to register.
Note about training team: with the uncertainty about Inbal's health, it is unlikely that Inbal will join me at these events. If she is not available, other trainers who have worked closely with us may come instead.
Miki Kashtan
www.baynvc.org
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
♪ Creating a World Where Everyone's Needs Matter -- Is it a mission impossible? ♪ - 26 min 17 sec - 6.5 MB
For her blog - The Fearless Heart: baynvc.blogspot.com
For her show - The Conflict Hotline: youtube.com/baynvc
One day, I would love to be able to talk like that in my own language and also in English.
On the last night of my trip to the US after the retreat, we saw a beautiful rainbow on the way to Oakland. A rainbow is a good sign, it means hope to me. I felt it was celebrating for all of us who had for the past 9 days worked passionately to create a better world for humanity. Well, I admit we are far from perfect, but every one of us had the clear intention for creating a world that we would like to live in.
HURT
It's OK to get hurt
It's OK to get beaten up
As long as I have my intentions clear
All I want is peace,
peace in me, peace in you, and peace on earth
I stand up again and again
making a lot of mistakes until I get it
I stand up and do the best I can in that moment
If I fail and create mess, I connect with myself
Deep moment of silence to find the beauty of needs
Then, I am ready to stand up again to give another try
I guess my English is like that of children, but still I would like to express myself in English so that I can reach those of you who may not read Japanese.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
♪ Know Talent Show ♪ - 19 min 19 sec - 4.8 MB
ENJOY!
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