Here's the good word from Aileen Mioko Smith: The new Donald Trump administration has attacked the hard-won protections of our climate, health, and communities, and the rights of people of color, workers, indigenous people, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA, young people, and more. A new wave of protests larger than at almost any other point in history is fighting back — … [Read more...]
“To The Village Square” – An Evening with Photographer Lionel Delevingne
Here's a message from Lionel Delevingne about an event tomorrow night! Friday, September 30th 7pm 〜9pm at Impact Hub Kyoto Lionel Delevingne will be at Impact Hub Kyoto to present and speak about the photographic images from his book "To The Village Square", with comments from Aileen Mioko Smith of Green Action (Kyoto). We look forward to a lively discussion with … [Read more...]
Charity Auction for NICCO at Kyoto Isetan; February 20th – 22nd
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...]
A Long March – Ted Taylor Reflects on Anti-Nuclear Protest in Kyoto
Each year, as the anniversary of the 3/11 disaster in Tōhoku approaches, anti-nuclear protestors here in Kyoto hold a rally and march to protest the government's pro-nuclear policies. On Saturday March 7th this protest will take place once again. A year ago Ted Taylor joined this same rally and reported on it for our book, Deep Kyoto: Walks. As the marchers once again gather in … [Read more...]
Kyoto’s Annual Anti-Nuclear Rally at Maruyama Park, This Saturday, March 7th 2015!
From Aileen Mioko Smith, I realize this is late notice! Here is the information on the big annual no nukes rally to be held this Saturday, March 7th at Maruyama Park. The demonstration will leave the park and end at Kyoto City Hall. The rally starts at 1:30pm. Booths are open from noon, right outside the venue. Everyone welcome. Thank you, Aileen! Details, in … [Read more...]
