The following message was sent in by Akiko Yoshida of the Kyoto based NGO NICCO and all queries should be addressed to her at the contact address given below. The 26th Charity Auction for NICCO: “Exhibition of Finearts” in Kyoto February 20th – 22nd at JR KYOTO ISETAN (Open Event) The 26th Charity Auction for NICCO will be held at JR KYOTO ISETAN during the period of … [Read more...]
Charity Noh Performance for Tohoku Disaster Relief at Kyoto Kanze Kaikan 3/11
Next week Kyoto Kanze Kaikan is holding two charity Noh performances to raise funds for victims of the 2011 Tohoku Disaster. They will be held on the morning and evening of March 11th - the anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami. If you aren't familiar with Noh, it's best to take a script with you. There is a lot of talking in Noh plays, they are speaking medieval … [Read more...]
Kyoto Marathon Fundraiser for Fukushima Kids
The second anniversary of the 3/11 disaster is coming up, and many people will be considering how best to observe the occasion. On March 10th Russell Trott will run the Kyoto Marathon to raise funds for Fukushima kids. All monies raised will go towards a camp near Kyoto organized by Go! Go! Waku Waku. There the kids will be able to escape the worst affected areas of Fukushima … [Read more...]
AN URGENT APPEAL TO SUPPORT GREEN ACTION JAPAN!
Please donate to Green Action here: http://www.greenaction-japan.org/modules/entop2/ From Beyond Nuclear: During the critical first days and months of the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe in Japan, many of us turned immediately to Aileen Mioko Smith (pictured far left with Sachiko Sato and Kaori Izumi) and her organization, Green Action-Japan. Through her depth of … [Read more...]
Charity Concert to Reunite Fukushima Kids
Our friend Jason Bartashius writes, Music lovers are you staying in town for winter vacation? If so, be sure to check out the A Summer Dream for Children charity concert on December 22nd at the Miyako Messe. Featured artists include A-Frame, Twins, and pop singer Shiori Kinjo, who will perform her hit “Smile.” Everyone knows a good concert is one with a grand debut. Sota … [Read more...]
“Cooks4Cooks” ~ A Christmas Fundraiser @ Tadg’s for Women Survivors in Nigeria
A word from Kevin Ramsden, I would like you all to know about a really cool fundraising event, "Cooks4Cooks", coming up on the afternoon of Sunday December 16th at Tadg's Irish Restaurant & Bar, Kyoto (see www.kyotoirish.com for map and details). This will be a bit of a Xmas bash for all-comers, and all are most definitely welcome. The purpose is to raise a ton of money … [Read more...]
Neconote Flea Market for Tohoku – Sunday October 21st
Neconote are holding their first biannual charity flea market for Tohoku this Sunday (October 21st) in Kyoto city center. Items for sale include second hand books, clothes, handicrafts from Tohoku + there will also be musical performances and a talk by Fresh Currents editor Eric Johnston. This news via Jen L. Teeter, We are still a long way from recovery in Tohoku. At … [Read more...]
Support the TA Project! – Fundraising for the Children of Fukushima!
At the end of last month, Sara Ai Coe contributed a guest article to this site introducing the TA Project. This is a group of young professionals in Osaka attempting to help the children of Fukushima by giving them a chance to play freely in a safe environment. Now they have started their own, very modest fundraising campaign. For a mere $1,500 they plan to invite children from … [Read more...]
Finndig @ Tadgs on July 27th
Hear ye! Hear ye! To all and sundry: let it be known a Finndig will be held on July 27th at Tadg's, being a celebration of support and comradery for our dear friend Finn MacGinty laid low in his native land of Ireland. Here follows a message from our good friend Tadg McLoughlin: Many of you will be aware that our great friend Finn MacGinty - musician, actor, and bon … [Read more...]
Perks!
Did I mention that there are perks for contributing to the Fresh Currents campaign fund? There are perks for contributing to the Fresh Currents campaign fund. For a $10 donation - you get your name on the Fresh Currents website, our undying gratitude & an enormous feeling of wellbeing. For $25 - all of the above & your name listed in the book + a free digital issue … [Read more...]
Encouragement!
Just two days left on the Fresh Currents appeal and we are still $1880 short of our goal! Can we reach it? Yes! But only with your help! Click here to invest in a renewable energy future: http://www.indiegogo.com/freshcurrents Why donate? Let's take a look at some comments from those who have donated so far. I totally agree with alternative energy! It’s a disgrace that it … [Read more...]
Fresh Currents
Today I bring you news of a Kyoto Journal project I have been involved in for over 12 months now. Please help spread the word about our fundraising campaign and help us build a sustainable future! Japan’s Flow from a Nuclear Past to a Renewable Future More than a year after the triple meltdown at Fukushima, Japan and the rest of the world continue to grapple with the … [Read more...]
Charity “Books4Books” Book Fair @ The Gael Irish Pub on Sunday, June 24th
Kevin Ramsden has organized another "B4B" book exchange event to raise funds for children in the refugee camps at Mae Sot on the Thai/Burma border. Kevin says, This event is being held to raise money to help furnish camp schools with books and other essential educational items, as well as anything that will make the lives of the inhabitants more livable. We would like you to … [Read more...]
IDRO JAPAN SALE – FINAL REPORT & THANKS!
Though we didn't quite get the crowds we had hoped for last weekend, we still managed to make a fair bit of money to help IDRO Japan continue its good work in northern Japan. Our combined takings for two days was 156,561 yen but we had a lot of stuff left over, some of which we took to a used clothing store and some to Bookoff. After Bookoff's contribution our current total … [Read more...]
