One of the action plans presented by Fukushima's students "to make a reconstruction charity song with AI" has been realized!
On AUG 9th, 2013 at Paruse Iizaka, Students gathered from all over Japan to participate for "Junior Leaders Summit". AI sung the theme song " Come Together ～Don't Forget " with
200 students on stage for the 1st time.
One of AI SUMMIT's action plan "Charity T-shirts and Mask Project"
is now on track and made their memorable first sales with NARUMIYA INTERNATIONAL.
On July 20th at Harajuku Takeshita Street, AI and the students from Horai junior high made their first memorable sales at NARUMIYA's brand shop "LOVETOXIC"!
held the fist sales of collaboration charity T-shirt. AI and the students sold a lot to the supportive fans and customers.
With the cooperation from Narumiya International, the students had their first printing experience
On June 16th at Laforet Harajuku, “AI SUMMIT” booth was held at the " <LOVE
FOR NIPPON ～Send the Happiness to Mother and Child > "event.
At the booth, sample clothes donated from 3 apparel companies (ceno,
NARUMIYA INTERNATIONAL, MARK STYLER) which are now collaborating with the
project were sold.
AI also stood at the booth and sold the charity clothes herself, and also
performed "Dear Mama" and "HAPPINESS", showing her love and care to the
audience and to the charity event. After the performance, AI had a talk
show with the event's host CANDLE JUNE making a warm and heartful day for
everyone.
<About the Event>
http://www.lfn.jp/nina-s/
On June 16th, AI Participated for "LOVE FOR NIPPON" charity event
represented by CANDLE JUNE
At the "AI Summit" booth, apparel brands who are now supporting for the T-shirt project donated for charity.
At the "AI Summit" booth, apparel brands who are now supporting for the T-shirt project donated for charity.
Mr. Matsushita's (from Narumiya International) portrait sketch was very popular
After the performance held the talk session with CANDLE JUNE and discussed over reconstruction.
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It has passed 2years from the earthquake and things seem to be going back to normal but, I think it is becoming rather more complex for particular people.
After experiencing this catastrophic earthquake, it is important of continuing to think and to keep making actions.
AI, please continue your actions.
On March 13th, AI presented a surprise live in ?kuma Junior High Graduation ceremony, which the students were separated because of the nuclear accident in Fukushima. Can't miss "Story" performed with one of the students, who sent the letter which led to the realization of this surprise live.
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Sexy Up Consultant.
Exercise instructor, Essayist, and an Author. Invented her own exercise technique "Sexy Work-out".
http://www.sexy-fitness.me/index.html
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On 3/11, the devastating earthquake took many lives, including friends and family close to me.
My friends in Ibaraki near my hometown, were anxious about their lives without commodities.
I still have friends who have established volunteer circles and helping these areas.
1 step by a 1000 people, rather than 1000 steps by 1 person.
Still many people are volunteering, and there should be things we can help for these people.
To make and see more smiles in the disaster areas, I support for AI Project.
AI SUMMIT 2013～VOICE～" reception was held in Yokohama Brillia Short Shorts Theater on March 3rd, 2013.
AI as the facilitator discussed over the theme "What is Radiation"
"What is the real meaning of Reconstruction" with
5 panelists confronting earthquake issues. Please check the digest video.
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"AI SUMMIT 2013～VOICE～" reception was held in Yokohama Brillia Short Shorts Theater on March 3rd, 2013.
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Displays of action plans made and discussed by the students on February in Fukushima. Short movie "STAND UP" and other titled movies will be screened at the theatre along with the displays until end of March. VOICE Program: http://www.brillia-sst.jp/theater_program/voice_1/Displays of action plans: http://www.brillia-sst.jp/gallery/
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Panel discussion begins with AI as the facilitator. The first theme "Learning about Radiation"
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Professor Kinoshita from Tohoku University lectures about basic understanding over radiation. Professor Kinoshita says "Please be afraid of radiation under the correct knowledge"
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AI questions to the points which were hard to understand. Panelist Deli also explains it clearly.
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AI questions to the points which were hard to understand. Panelist Deli also explains it clearly.
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Following the presentation about agriculture's radiation inspection from Mr. Hirota, the president for a food company GNS in Nihonmatsu-city Fukushima.
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Mr. Hirota says "I want everyone to know about the strict inspections we are having, and it's up to the consumers whether to buy it or not"
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The next discussion "what are the success of Reconstruction?"
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Disaster Prevention Journalist Mr. Yoshimura says "nothing you can call has been done for reconstruction in Fukushima", according to his experience and knowledge as NHK reporter,etc. He also adds, people are still suffering from the Nuclear plant accident, not from the natural calamity.
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Rapper/Artist Deli who is putting all his effort in helping the children in Fukushima says "I am encouraged by AI's actions as a same artist, especially in times where people are starting to forget about the disaster".
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Mr. Taniguchi, helping countries from earthquake disaster in Afghanistan, Iraq and Sumatra says "The country is helping by supporting with the HARD, but what AI is doing now is by helping from the SOFT which can only be achieved by artists".
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More than an hour of panel discussion including Qs & As from the audience. Commemorative photograph with the panelists.
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After the discussion held the reception party at the lobby featuring Tetsuya Bessho, Representative of SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA.
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At the reception party, AI interacted with many affiliates from quarters for cooperation.
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Gradually stepping closer for the realization of the action plans from meeting with apparel, food, and NPO participants.
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I watched "AI SUMMIT 2013～VOICE～".
I was very touched by the positive movement made by the students and AI.
I thought I want to help in some way.
To have the correct knowledge for Fukushima or spreading this summit project
to as many people as possible, there are many thing we can do to help.
If there is something I can do as a designer, I will do it.
For an example, designing package for the jelly the students had in their
action plan, or designing t-shirts and posters.
I will support for AI SUMMIT and for the people in the affected areas.
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When my friends are happy, I feel the same happiness.
When someone is sad, I feel the same sadness
Like catching a yawn from someone, happiness is also contagious
Doesn't have to be the whole world, start with someone beside you and
share the precious moments.
People say misono is happy and always smiling, but actually is the negative
misono smiling.
I use to have no friends in school but now surrounded with tons of friends.
Everyone, let's share things more important rather than the things on trend.
Give more power to yourselves. "I can do it!" rather than "You can do it!"
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Air and food pollution, bad rumors, since the Fukushima nuclear plant accident.
It's past 2 years, but still are problems that haven't been solved yet.
We all can imagine how hard it is if we all were the citizens of the polluted areas.
We need everyone's help and cooperation to overcome this sadness, not turning our backs
to these problems.
People who really don't have the compassion for others are maybe the people who don't know
about themselves.
Love cannot be produced alone.
I will also sing out the word "Love" to this world.
ONE LOVE!!
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Voices of the students really gave me courage and a smile.
In difficult and sad times… you taught me that we can overcome these situations by talking and working together.
Smile is the symbol of tenderness and peace of mind.
Smile gathers smiles, and becomes to be a big power.
Hope we all are encouraged by these smiles.
I support for “AI SUMMIT”!
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Hello everyone, this is DELI from Nitro Microphone Underground.
My hometown is in Matsudo-city, Chiba, where is now polluted from radiation after 3.11.
Now, not just through music activities, but actually I go to polluted areas to measure radioactivity, or
participate in demonstrations for denuclearization.
I realized that I am not fighting against 3.11 nor TEPCO nor Government nor radiation. I am fighting against apathy.
I heard about AI SUMMIT from AI, how the students were making actions. Also watched the short film and made me think about
many things. The action plans made by students are really positive, though we must understand the students will need our full support
in order to commit their action plans.
We all know it is difficult to reconstruct Japan like it was before the disaster, but we shall depart from apathy.
More interest towards what we can do to solve the problems we are facing now. There should be things we can solve.
Let's stop whining, and start thinking together!
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Joining STUDIO D21, works under Shoji Uchida.
Now is independent and shows success in Camera and Video shootings.
http://www.facebook.com/hideyuki.hashimoto.902
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Almost 2 years from the Tohoku Earthquake.
I remember visiting Minami Soma-city after the earthquake and still cannot forget the scene I saw back then. From then, I've been thinking how I can help for Tohoku. Unfortunately, I only get in touch with Tohoku through TV or Newspaper right now.
After hearing and watching AI SUMMIT 2013, I realized there's much more I can do.
It would be a great opportunity if I can once again take photos of the Tohoku area. Please, let me help and be in part.
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Connecting with one another, exchanging love. "We Love You!","Let's work it out together!"
We believe these normal conversations actually gives us the hope to live.
We have started our own actions from L.A under the motto of "LOVE", to send our loving message to Japan and disaster areas to support for reconstruction.
We hope many people can try to live strong or work together with "Love" so we will keep sharing our love to all others .
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_187717647936253&ap=1
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Hi, I’m Masako Ohara from KUWABARA-OHARA!
Don’t forget, and continue to never forget that day.
I support this Project and thank AI in leading this action!
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Hi, this is Bro.KONE. It’s about to pass 2years from Tohoku earthquake but, still suffering from the aftershock from problems which still are neglected.
I often visit the disaster areas and talk with the people who live there. There are still people who live in temporary houses and still feeling anxious about their future. I believe the important thing is to make
actual contact with the people from heart to heart, and create precious moments by social connection.
Me and my friends will visit Fukushima’s Iwaki-city, Koriyama-city once again on March 9th to 12th.
We need cooperative fellowship not only in Japan but, all around the world. Everyone, please go visit the disaster areas and listen to the people’s voices. You will realize in something important that you have never recognized.
On February 8th(Fri) 2013, 50 junior high school students from Fukushima-city & Date-city gathered in Fukushima for AI SUMMIT.
In the beginning, each school presented their results on their action plans for local revitalization.AI
and everyone listens to their presentation very seriously.
During the second half, students discussed over action plans on reconstruction for Fukushima with AI.
Each school presented on their action plans.
Date-city Date junior high school's action plans are as below.
・Study over radiation with AI, and be covered by a lot of mass media
・Charity Concert by AI
・Plant Tulips in cities
・Volunteer activities in children's recreational facility
・Write music with AI and donate the profit
・Sell local products at AI's concert tours
Fukushima-city Iino junior high school's action plans are as below.
・Establish a "Eco-cap expert committee" and spread the activity in regions
・Invite AI to school festival
Date-city Shouyou junior high school's action plans are as below.
・Compose a theme song with AI and vitalize the city with music and school festival
Fukushima-city Fukushima Dai-ichi junior high school's action plans are as below.
・Make the same AI SUMMIT mood in school
・More contact with friends and locals through School Summit for local revitalization
Date-city Yanagawa junior high school's action plans are as below.
・Create character and design package for local Jelly, and also create commercial with AI.
Dissolve the harmful rumors on Fukushima's fruits by appealing the safeness.
Fukushima-city Azuma junior high school's action plans are as below.
・Make a theme song for the whole nation's school festival (also create commercial)
・AI joining for Hama-kaido project to appeal for revitalization
Date-city Touryou junior high school's action plans are as below.
・Discuss and debate with AI and the entire school over what they can do for local reconstruction
Fukushima-city Hourai junior high school's action plans are as below.
・Sell original T-shirts in AI's concert tours
・Discuss in school over bullying problems
After listening to their presentations, AI commented "I have received power from your wonderful presentations.
Believe in yourself and have confidence in what you think is right, with love & care".
Taking a ceremonial photograph with everyone!
This is just the beginning.
AI will start to move towards realization of these action plans.
Latest school report from Azuma junior high school, a participant for AI SUMMIT
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Message When I was in high school, I traveled Tohoku area using the local trains.
Rikuzentakata, Kesennuma, Ofunato, Kamaishi, and Miyako.
I remember the transfer was a little bit inconvenient, but still cannot forget the scenery I saw back then. Onagawa was my final destination.
I was standing on a hill where Onagawa laid beneath.
I felt excitement after the long journey I have accomplished, and now I stand on the same hill.
I got emotional after thinking "the scenery is totally different from back then".
"I will come back to Onagawa again, every year I will" "Onagawa, it's my departure station"
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A Calligrapher mixing Tradition and Innovation, collaborating with various artists.
Has performed and held workshops in America, Europe, Asia, and Middle East, now her artwork has been valued throughout the world.
Also designs calligraphy and logos for TV & Magazines. Now holds her own atelier in Koedo-Kawagoe, Tutoring over 100 students.
About the Artwork
For the recovery of Japan,
I believe my calligraphy can contribute in cheering up Japan,
so I wrote the word "IPPO".
A small step is enough.
Slowly is fine.
Might stop moving, but nothing will start without moving forward.
So, let's make a STEP.
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I was moved by the children's "VOICE".
It might be powerless for individuals, but it will be whole big energy with all of us together.
I support for "AI SUMMIT"
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Born in Nagasaki, Japan. Started Ballet from 2 years old, studied under
Reiko Yamamoto & Satoko Nomura. Joined "Momoko Tani Ballet" at the age of 18.
Played the lead role for "Swan Lake", and now plays for many shows.
Winner of "NAKAGAWA EINOSUKE Prize"
Appears in AI“INDEPENDENT" Music Video.
Selected as a commissioner for "Cultural Affairs" and now plays and studies
in Dresden, Germany at the Semperper Ballet.
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Takes advertising photos for Isetan, Nike etc. Also takes active part in magazines like NYLON, BRUTUS and more.
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I've felt great sympathy for this entire project and hope to deliver my artwork to be in part of it.
This picture was taken in a small room in Sendai, a portrait of a young musician.
I've chased this musician for half an year, an energetic musician going back and forth from Tokyo-Sendai.
Hope he catches his Dream!
