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

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.


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


Bananas are from Huehue Ranch and Ginger Hill Farm.


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


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


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


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


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


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.

Launched IndieGOGO Campaign for Fukushima Kids Hawaii Winter Program

I just launched the IndieGOGO campaign to help Fukushima Kids Hawaii Project 4.  Hope  you can share this site to your friends so that we can reach the goal.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/give-fukushima-kids-24-days-hawaii-christmas-stay/x/5608962

By donating to our campaign, you are helping health and lives of Fukushima children directly and you are also contributing raising awareness of general public about radiation and health (there are a lot of things we can do to enhance our immune power despite the environmental contamination, including radiation, which we will teach Fukushima children).  The respite from radiation exposure is very important and benefitial for the health of the children living in radioactive environment constantly.

•  The 12 Fukushima children age 9 to 18 will be coming with 2 chaperons, and their experience in Hawaii will impact rest of their lives as they will be equipped  with the knowledge of Japanese natural healing method and natural food (including how to prepare the food). They will be give Kangen water daily for detox and revitalize.

•  We have managed 3 programs so far successfully, with 48 people (32 kids and 12 adults) attended our summer/winter programs (20 people) or stayed at Fukushima Kids Hawaii House(28 people) as of Oct 2014.

Your support is greatly appreciated. Mahalo, mahalo!

Fukushima Kids are in Kona

We are as busy as ever with two groups in Kona now. 1 group is group of 5, 4 kids with 1 chaperon. The other is group of 7, 5 children with two mothers from Fukushima.  They are enjoying beautiful Kona at beaches, farmers markets and farms.

Last night we had a welcome potluck party for Fukushima Kids and all the supporters and Fukushima people got together for the first time. Great food by Mayumi Oda and ginger hill farm team and all the participants were shared and enjoyed.

The group 1 will be here until Aug 16 and group 2 until Aug 26. I wish they could stay much longer!!
But they have families waiting in Japan.

Now we need to make more effort to keep our activities alive, yes, fundraising!!

On Aug 10, Aloha Keiki Ensemble has 2nd charity concert to Welcome Fukushima Kids here in Kona.

Aug 10, 3-6pm@Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden
$20 at the door $15 with reservation by e-mail: rawinfo@harmonicslife.net

or call Yumi 756-8946

Fundraising Concert for Fukushima Kids Hawaii by Aloha Keiki Ensemble (Vol.2)

Sunday August 10 at 3pm, you are invited to Aloha Keiki Ensemble 2nd Concert to support and welcome Fukushima Kids.  This summer 12 people are coming from Fukushima.

If you make a reservation by e-mail, you will enjoy $5 discount.  Advance Ticket is $15, at the door without reservation is $20.

For reservation please send e-mail to: rawinfo@harmnicslife.net
with your name, phone and number of tickets.

Here is the flyer.  Please share widely!

Fukushima Kids Hawaii Events in California for Raising Awareness and Fund

Yumi here.  I am in California for the whole month of Jun to do two things.

1  To improve my NVC and Connection Practice skills by getting more trainings
2  To raise awareness and funding for Fukushima Kids Hawaii, the mission I am putting my whole heart in.

Below is the list of open-to public events I am speaking and Gen is sharing the Harmonics Healing to cope with more environmental challenges (radiation, chemicals, electro magnetic waves, GMOs.....list goes on).

Hope to see you while we are in California.

      Yumi and Gen’s Schedule in California (Jun 11-29, 2014)

Yumi and Gen from Japan (now in Hawaii) will be speaking on Fukushima children and the health effect of radiation exposure. They are also available for individual health consultations. 

Please call 808-756-8946 or e-mail: rawinfo@harmonicslife.net for an appointment .

Fort Bragg (Mendocino) Wed. Jun 11, 2:30~5:15@Mendocino (Fort Bragg)

Call 707-964-7085 or e-mail thais@mcn.org to RSVP

Woodacre (Marin) Fri. Jun 13, 5-8pm@Woodacre (Marin)

Call 415-488-9138 or  e-mail Judith@circleway.com to RSVP

Berkeley Sat. Jun 14 2:30-5:15@Berkely Library West Building

1125 University Ave(x San Pablo St), Berkeley

Bolinas (Marin) Sun. Jun 15 2-5pm (followed by potluck)@Bolinas             Hosted by EON Network   Call 415-868-1900 to RSVP

San Francisco Tue Jun 16 all day for individual health consultation with Yumi & Gen @744 Capital Dr.       Call: 808-756-8946 to make an appointment

Sacramento Wed Jun 18-26 Private session of Empathic Coaching or Private Health Consultation available in the evenings in Sacramento

Open Jun 20-21, 2014 weekend open for Harmonics Healing or Empathic Communication workshop if anyone is interested in organizing in Sacramento or Bay area. Call Yumi:808-756-8946

Los Angeles Sat Jun 28 10-12am: Be Your Own Doctor: Health workshop                 2-4pm: What Can We Do for Fukushima Kids?  Call:626-242-5346 for venue

All the events have no set fee and your donations will support their work for Fukushima Kids Hawaii directly. http://www.fukushimakidshawaii.com

Yumi/Gen would like to receive $100 per hour for a private session for health consultation (Harmonics Healing) and open to alternative way of receiving.