2014 Hiroshima & Nagasaki Peace Concert

Posted on August 7, 2014 by JfP

please join us for the

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Concert.

Sixty-nine years on come and enjoy a concert for peace and to ensure that 70 years after the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, nuclear weapons are finally banned.

When: Sunday 10th August from 2pm-6pm.

Where: Bella Union Bar, Trades Hall, Lygon Street, Carlton

Entry: $30 Full/$20 Concession (Children under 12 years FREE!)
All proceeds go to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.

Great music, food & drinks and a bumper prize raffle.

Performers include; Little Foot Folk, The Victoria Trade Union Choir, Zikora & Mesopotamia Group.
This is a ticketed event so book your tickets by clicking here.

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Photos of peace concert 2013

Posted on August 18, 2013 by JfP


Photographed by Jon Clarke

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Hiroshima & Nagasaki Peace Concert 2013

Posted on July 17, 2013 by JfP

Japanese for Peace are pleased to announce that our 9th annual peace concert will be held at Deakin Edge, Federation Square, from 3-5pm on Saturday 10th of August.

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The concert will commemorate the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and raise awareness of the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons.

The concert features the spectacular Hiroshima Junior Marimba Ensemble, coming all the way from Japan to play for the Melbourne audience. The performers range from 7 to 16 years old, and are extraordinarily talented. They have performed in USA, Russia, China, Vietnam, Taiwan and France. The Hiroshima Junior Marimba Ensemble is a joy to witness live (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWpWuwgOvy0).

During the two-hour concert, Tim Wright (International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons) will speak about the latest in the campaign for nuclear abolition and how we can build momentum for a global ban on nuclear weapons. Tim Costello (World Vision) will speak about the movement for global peace.

DATE: Saturday, 10th August 3-5pm
VENUE: Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
TICKETS: $20 (full), $15 (Concession)

MC:
Matt Crosby, Sara Minamikawa

Speakers:
Tim Costello, CEO – World Vision
Tim Wright, Campaign Director – International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Australia

Performers:
Hiroshima Junior Marimba Ensemble
Australian Percussion Academy Quartet
Orchestra 21
Wadaiko Rindo
Bart Willoughby

Ticket: $20 (full), $15 (conc)
To book tickets click here.
Limited tickets available at the door.

Money raised from this concert will go to World Vision and also the Tokyo-based NGO, Peace Boat, which gives ongoing support to the children of Fukushima.

Sponsors:
Federation Square
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

Endorsed by:
City of Hiroshima
City of Nagasaki
Medical Association for Prevention of War
Australian Conservation Foundation
Friends of the Earth

 

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Screening of “Nuclear Nation” – The Fukushima Refugees Story

Posted on July 13, 2013 by JfP

A documentary about the exile of Futaba’s residents, the region housing the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Since the 1960s, Futaba had been promised prosperity with tax breaks and major subsidies to compensate for the presence of the power plant. The town’s people have now lost their homeland. Through their agonies and frustrations, the film questions the real cost of capitalism and nuclear energy.

A film by Atsushi Funahashi, 2012  [96 mins]
Language: Japanese with English Subtitles
http://nuclearnation.jp/en/

Organised by ACF and Japanese for Japanese for Peace

Date: Friday, 19 July 2013
Time: 19.00-21.00
Door Opens at 18:30

Venue: Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3 (enter from La Trobe Street), State Library of Victoria

Entry: $15 (full), $12 (conc), tickets at door

 

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Farewell Fukushima Youth Ambassador Party

Posted on March 31, 2013 by JfP

The venue of the farewell party for Fukushima Youth Ambassader for today were changed for Fitzroy Garden to Ross House. The party start from 2:30pm at the following address:

Ross House:

247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

4th Floor Meeting room

For more info – Contact 0413 849 984

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Thank You for Your Support and Donation

Posted on March 26, 2013 by JfP

Twelve junior high school students (ages 13-14) are currently in Melbourne as part of the Fukushima Youth Ambassadors: Australia programme.
The details of the programme are as follows:

24th (Sun)
Arrival Melbourne Airport
Lunch/Orientation and  afternoon with host families

25th (Mon)
Visit to sustainability facilities at Bentleigh Secondary College
Cultural exchange and discussions at Brighton Beach Primary School
Water activities at Brighton Beach

26th (Tue)
Language and cultural exchange at Gisborne Secondary College
Farm Visit at Pipers Creek

27th (Wed)
Hepburn Wind Farm Sightseeing
Lunch at Hepburn Council
Permaculture Garden tour

28th (Thu)
CERES Environment Park Queen Vic Market lunch and shopping
Meeting with Australian Conservation Foundation at Green Building City sightseeing

29th (Fri)
Picnic with host families at Melbourne Zoo

30th (Sat)
Day trip to Phillip Island

31st (Sun)
Farewell picnic event at Fitzroy Gardens
Depart Melbourne Airport

You can follow their updates through the following link.   

https://www.facebook.com/FukushimaYouthAmbassadorsAustralia2013

Thank you to the individuals and groups who kindly made donations and are providing support.  Organisations who donated include:

- JAPAN CLUB OF VICTORIA

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- AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION UNION

- ROTARY CLUB OF DONCASTER

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Support Fukushima Kids 2013 – Silent Art Auction on 11 March

Posted on March 3, 2013 by JfP

March 11 marks two years since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. Many people may be now forgetting what a terrible disaster this was, but even today many people are still living in evacuation, not able to return to their homes. This silent auction supports the program to send some kids from Fukushima to Australia. The money raised will go to directly support the expenses for the kids from Fukushima. Please come and join us to support. You can also bid by email.

The Fukushima Youth Ambassadors visit to Australia is being organised by a Japanese NPO called Peace Boat, supported by Melbourne-based Japanese for Peace (JfP), The Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia) and several other organisations. Although many people are supporting this programme, more donations are still needed to cover costs and make sure that this can happen.

To learn more about this program please click here.

In response, we are now organising this silent auction to support the program. The money raised will go to directly support the expenses for the kids from Fukushima. Please come and join us at the event in person if you are not too far away.

For those who cannot come in person, bids can also be made via email. Please check the website Support Fukushima Kids 2013, and email to gscsensei@gmail.com by midnight on March 10 with your bid and a contact number you can be reached on March 11. If your bid is the highest on the day we will telephone you to confirm – or, the work will go to the second highest bidder.

Last year also on March 11, we held an event to commemorate the first anniversary of the 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The money raised on the day was used to send 4000 Koala clips to kids in Fukushima, and this show of support meant so much for the local community.

This year we will also have some great artists performing on the day. There is no charge for entry but all donations will be gratefully received – also showing some respect to the artists who are generously giving up their time for this cause.

Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Date : Monday, March 11th 2013
Time: From 4:00pm until 7:00pm
Venue : Wabi Sabi Garden
17 Wellington st
St Kilda, VIC
The Great Performers :
Adam Ueda Soko Chanoyu 　(Tea Ceremony)
Anne Norman　(Shakuhachi)
Fuefukuro　(Drum and Flute Ensemble )
Leigh Sloggett (Slide Guitar)
Noriko Tadano　(Syamisen)
Yumi Umiumare (Butoh)

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Face to Face with Fukushima – public talk in Mebourne on 9 March

Posted on February 27, 2013 by JfP

To commemorate 2 years since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, people directly affected will visit Australia to share their stories of radiation and resilience and see where uranium is mined and exported to Japan.
Speakers:
Akira Kawasaki, Peace Boat Organisation, Tokyo
Hasegawa Kenichi, a farmer from the Iitate Village, Fukushima
Tomohiro Matsuoka, Japanese for Peace, Melbourne

1. 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Free), Saturday 9 March
Picnic & Talk at Village Green at CERES Community Environment Park
Cnr Roberts and Stewart Streets
Brunswick East
Organised by Japanese for Peace
www.jfp.org.au

2. 6:30 pm, Saturday 9 March,
Dinner, Talk and Presentation
at La Notte, 140 Lygon St Carlton.
RSVPs to secretary@mapw.org.au (Carole). Cost $30
Organised by Medical Association for Prevention of War
www.mapw.org.au

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This speaking tour is endorsed by:
Friends of the Earth, Beyond Nuclear Initiative, Medical Association for Prevention of War, Japanese for Peace, Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation, Public Health Association of Australia, ETU, Help Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief, Peace Boat, Environment Centre NT, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Australian Conservation Foundation, National Tertiary Education Industry Union, Uranium Free New South Wales, Australian Nuclear Free Alliance

For more info:

http://www.choosenuclearfree.net/

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Fukushima Youth Ambassadors: Australia 2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by JfP

Twelve high school students, Fukushima Youth Ambassadors from across the region affected by the earthquake and tsunami will visit Australia from 23 March – 1 April, 2013. These students are from the city of Minamisoma, immediately to the north of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

By providing them with some relief from their radioactive and disaster stricken environment, this programme will give the kids a chance spend time with fresh air, fun and clean food, and a positive experience empowering them with new skills and a fresh perspective on the future. They will stay with local families, visit schools and take part educational programs on sustainability issues, cultural and communication workshops, and leadership training and outdoor activities.

This programme is being organised by Japanese NGO Peace Boat, which has been active in disaster relief and humanitarian assistance in northeastern Japan following the March 2011 disaster, as well as playing a leading role in the ever growing movement for Japan to learn from the lessons of the Fukushima nuclear disaster and move to more sustainable forms of energy.

It is being supported in Australia by Melbourne-based Japanese for Peace and other organisations, including the the Medical Association for the Prevention of War and the Australian Conservation Foundation.

We want the children to never forget their experience in Australia or the friends they meet here.

Please help to bring the Fukushima Youth Ambassadors to Australia!

We are now seeking all kinds of support to make this happen:

Financial support is urgently needed to help to cover the children’s stay. Donations of any small amount will be gratefully accepted and put to use directly on the children’s travel expenses. Contributions can be made in Australia via:

Account Name: Japanese for Peace
Account No: 126429703
BSB: 633-000

Please write “FUKUSHIMA” as the Reference

Cheques can also be sent to Japanese for Peace, PO BOX 215, Seddon VIC 3011

Service or in-kind contributions: 　Business owners, please consider helping to provide a lunch or dinner, or another kind of service, for the kids during their stay in Australia. Any kind of in kind contributions welcome!

Calling for volunteers to help prepare for the visit and also during the youth’s stay in Australia, such as assistance on excursions. Please contact us for more information.

Contact

Fukushimayouthambassadors@gmail.com
Peace Boat: http://bit.ly/FukushimaAustralia
Japanese for Peace: http://jfp.org.au/en

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Yellow Cake: The Dirt Behind Uranium Australian Film Premiere

Posted on September 26, 2012 by JfP

Yellow Cake: The Dirt Behind Uranium
Australian Film Premiere

Join Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation, the Goethe Institut, and the Australian Conservation Foundation for the Australian premiere of this important film directed by prominent German Filmmaker Joachim Tschirner.
The evening will include speakers, discussion and light refreshments.

Thursday September 27th 6.30pm
State Library of Victoria Theatrette
Entry 3, 179 La Trobe Street. Melbourne.
Entry by donation

Uranium mining, the first link in the chain of nuclear development, has managed again and again to keep itself out of the public eye.

A web of propaganda, misinformation and lies covers its sixty-year history. The third largest uranium mine in the world was located in the East German provinces of Saxony and Thuringia. Operating until the Reunification, it had the code name WISMUT – German for bismuth, though it supplied the Soviet Union exclusively with the much sought-after strategic resource Yellow Cake.

Until 1990 WISMUT supplied the Soviet Union with 220,000 tons of uranium. In absolute terms this quantity was enough for the production of 32,000 Hiroshima bombs.For the last 20 years WISMUT have been making a huge material and financial effort to come to terms with their past, which is an alarming present and future on other continents.

The film accompanies for several years the biggest clean-up operation in the history of uranium mining and takes the viewers to the big mines in Namibia, Australia and Canada.

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