Saturday, July 25, 2015

Photos from July 21-23: Fukushima Kids Hawaii Project 5

Aloha, all the supporters of Fukushima Kids Hawaii,

10 of them arrived safely, and having a great time here. Below are some photos. More on Japanese FB page, Fukushima Kids Hawaii Japan.

They are age from 10 to 16,  learning how to farm, harvest, cook from the scratch using the harvest, cleaning, doing laundry, washing dishes, tidying up after every activity, learning BePeace Practice and Harmonics Healing (Japanese natural healing method).

Indeed, the best program we have had so far. From Project 5, we decided to make our main focus to "Learning" and this summer's main theme is "Farm to Table". So, our meals are made from scratch using fresh, organic and local vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs and meat.  Great, isn't it?  Our ultimate purpose is enhance the wellbeing of the children affected by nuclear power plant explosion in Fukushima. They have been living in and exposed to radiation constantly since March 11, 2011.

Yesterday, Mayumi Oda invited all of us to her Ginger Hill Farm and they provided feast lunch and dinner for us almost all made from their farm.  A Former Holualoa Cafe chef now lives with her and cooks great meals.  Which is another blessing.
Aloha, Akemi and Henk,

Hope you are doing well wherever you are on this planet Earth!

Upon Akemi's request, I am sending some photos. More are in the FB of Fukushima Kids Hawaii page.

They learn how to farm, harvest, cook from the scratch using the harvest, cleaning, doing laundry, washing dishes, tidying up after every activity, learning BePeace Practice and Harmonics Healing (Japanese natural healing method).

Indeed, the best program so far. 

Yesterday, Mayumi Oda invited all of us to her Ginger Hill Farm and they provided feast lunch and dinner for us almost all made from their farm.  A Former Holualoa Cafe chef now lives with her and cooks great meals.  Which is another blessing.

Yumi

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Harvest, Cooking, Learning, Exploring: Photos from July 21-23

I selected some photos I took from Fukushima Kids Hawaii Project 5 "Summer School@Huehue Ranch". Finally I have a bit of space to do this.

Today, we are going to fundraise by Garage Sale at Fukushima Kids House. If you happen to live in Kona, please come and support our mission by buying something you need or making donation.  All the kids will be there from 9 am to noon.

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From ginger hill farm. We made "Mame Gohan" from this. (rice and beans)

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Bananas are from Huehue Ranch and Ginger Hill Farm.

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Lycées are from Ikea-san, who is in charge of Meet N Eat.

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Rice and Beans with Daikon leaves and sesame seeds. Delicious.

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Everyday, a lot of fresh fruits!  and of course, green smoothie with Kale from Fukushima Kids House and Huehue Ranch

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Ample salad with each meal. Even dressings are made from scratch each time.

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Tombo ahi and Marline marinaded in Shio-koji (fermented salt rice malt)

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Off course, miso soup with seaweeds (wakame, konbu) and a lot of root vegetables like daikon, carrots, sweet potatoes etc.

10 have arrived in Kona safely, staying 1 month for Fukushima Kids Hawaii Project 5

10 people from Fukushima are here (July 21 till Aug 19) for Fukushima Kids Hawaii Project 5 "Huehue Summer School".  In the school, they learn how to farm, how to harvest and cook meals from the harvest, to practice BePeace, to learn about Harmonics Healing (natural healing method based on Kai-Igaku from Japan), and to learn different Hawaiian traditions.

This is only the 4th day and we have done so much!!

To cover the cost of hosting 10 people for 1 month here in Hawaii, we are still short $8000 for this summer's program.  We plan three more fundraising effort.

1. July 25 (tomorrow) from 9-12am, Garage Sale at Fukushima Kids House
 75-286 Hoene Street, Kailua Kona

2. Aug 9 Classis concert, Vivaldi Four Seasons by Ursula at 4pm@Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden
http://peatix.com/event/103927/

3. Aug 15 Ukulele Contemporary by Kris Fushigami with dinner  at 6pm@Pu'u Wa'a Wa'a Ranch http://peatix.com/event/103891

Your support of spreading this information is greatly appreciated.  We can continue our mission only with your cooperation.