The 12th Japan day of Hope 2022~3.11, 11years on~ is on Youtube now

Hello Everyone!

Thanks to the support of wonderful community in Cairns, we are delighted to host the 12th Japan day of Hope.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QslQccGAum8&t=474s

This year, considering the circumstances, Japan Day of Hope will be streamed as an online video.

Year after year, this event is made possible by people in Cairns who remember those who are experiencing ongoing hardship 11 years since the earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear disaster.

The Japan Day of Hope movie brings together voices of hope - messages of Fukushima children, reflections on 11 years since 3.11, and expressions of encouragement from Japan and Australia amidst the global pandemic.

Even though we are apart, we are not alone.

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Japan Day of Hope 2022

Comprehensive Editing : Ryo Tsumura

Our heartfelt thanks go to Ryo for taking on the mammoth task of putting together the movie.

Thank you for working on is so thoughtfully and tirelessly and connecting everyone in such

beautiful way.

Ryo's Youtube link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJ_7g8QEWiYeEEUTM6FMfg

Hungry Chac's

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8PEmx1ckENMba2rDXRSaA

Wa-band

https://www.facebook.com/wabandcairns

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The slides and subtitles have been created by Smile with Kids members, and English translations have been taken on by our supporters in Cairns.

The movie has been made possible thanks to generous support.

Thank you to the performers who sent in videos, to those who sent in messages from various parts of Japan and Australia, to those who helped create the video in different ways.

We also appreciate those who have been showing support in ways other that the movie production.

We are so grateful that there are so many people who are committed to a future where children can smile.

The Cairns Refreshment Camp is supported generously thorough funds raised from charity events, main one of which is Japan Day of Hope.

To date, 34 children from Fukushima have visited Cairns.

There are 9 children who plan on coming next on the circumstances settle.

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Japan day of Hope 2022

JDOH Opening 0:00-　

Thank you Cairns 3:17-　

Minjil 3:33-　　

https://www.minjil.com.au/

Message from Australia and Japan 4:44-　　

BGM…『もう大丈夫』Words and Music by AEKA

http://www.aeka-official.com/

Messages from Cairns camp graduates 卒業生メッセージ 9:45-　

-Maho Suzuki 9:58-　

-Koki Fujita 11:25-　

Sakura cover by Miho 12:50-　

https://www.youtube.com/user/mihobn07

https://www.cairnsphotostudio.com/

-Miku Iwasaki 17:55-

-Megu Watanabe 19:19-

Cairns Taiko Message 20:20-

https://cairnstaiko.com/

-Ayaka Fujii 21:08-

-Kohki Hisada 23:23-

Koto and Message by Miwako and Ben~ Hayabusa of Kuranda~ お琴 24:42-

https://www.facebook.com/hayabusaofkuranda/

-Mahiro Fukuda 28:00-

-Yushi Ito 29:52-

-Hey Soul Sister cover by Hannah Walker 30:58-

http://instagram.com/hanabloom3

- Sumire Noda 35:05-

-Hirotaka Kuchiki 36:41-

- NEO Drum Isohama　　　　～ 磯浜太鼓　音桜 ～38:14-

https://www.facebook.com/neodrumisohama/

-Sumire Kuge 42:45-

-Taisei Kanno 44:20-

Healing Connection by Cocolo Colour 46:08-

https://www.facebook.com/CocoloColour

Messages from 9 Fukushima kids who plan on coming to Cairns next

次に来る子供達 46:39-

-Mio Magariyama 46:55-

-Arito Uchiyama 48:59-

Jidai by Utaitai 49:58-

-Haruna Watanabe 54:37-

-Shion Takano 55:39-

-Zumba by Zumba Fitness with the Z Crew Cairns 57:36-

https://www.facebook.com/zumbazcrewcairns

-Sora Shidare 1:00:00-

-Minori Takano 1:01:32-

Song by Japanese Play Group 1:02:03-

-Seia Tani 1:06:11-

-Kanon Furukawa 1:07:26-

Drum ∞Mugendai　with Yosakoi Fun 1:10:19-

https://www.facebook.com/DrumMugendai/

Message from Fukushima Ending 1:15:03-

BGM…『ありがとう涙、さようなら幻』Words and Music by AEKA

http://www.aeka-official.com/

日本から一緒に活動してくださっている＠EarthWalkers

http://earthwalkers.jp/

JDOH2022〜子供達の笑顔と未来を守るために〜

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QslQccGAum8&t=474s

Thank you everyone!!

Smile with Kids Inc　（スマイルウィズキッズ）　

www.smilewithkids.com.au

Thank you very much for support for Japan day of Hope 2021 ~Donation Report~

 Japan day of hope 2021 ~Donation Report~

Thank you very much for all your support for the Japan day of Hope 2021.

Thank you to all who contribute to creating the film, Great performances, Messages, and donations.

We really appreciate all the support.

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JDOH 2021

Total of Donation $5397.17　

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①Donation to Smile with Kids Inc Account $2850

②Donation page organised by Mr Frank Lanza $2547.17

($2604- $56.83FB administration fee=$2547.17)

Thank you very much Frank for organising this fundraising page and for matching the donations!

We really appreciate your kind support.

①＋②＝Total Donation $5397.17

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Thank you very much for your kind support once again.

We really appreciate it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5PHxwVyJe8&t=2775s

March 11, Memorial Day - Japan Day of Hope 2021 ONLINE-

Thanks to the support of wonderful community in Cairns, we are delighted to host the 11th Japan day of Hope. 

This year, considering the circumstances, Japan Day of Hope will be streamed as an online video. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5PHxwVyJe8 

Year after year, this event is made possible by people in Cairns who remember those who are experiencing ongoing hardship 10 years since the earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear disaster. 

The Japan Day of Hope movie brings together voices of hope - messages of Fukushima children, reflections on 10 years since 3.11, and expressions of encouragement from Japan and Australia amidst the global pandemic. Even though we are apart, we are not alone.

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Japan Day of Hope 2021 Chief Editor: Ryo Tsumura Our heartfelt thanks go to Ryo for taking on the mammoth task of putting together the movie. 

Thank you for working on is so thoughtfully and tirelessly and connecting everyone in such beautiful way. Ryo's Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJ_7g8QEWiYeEEUTM6FMfg 

We would like to introduce some comment from people of Fukushima, after watching this video. 

Thank you very much for all your support.

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When I watched the video, I was filled with the appreciation for so many people who had been involved in to support Fukushima for 10 years continuously. 

Seeing my daughter joined the Refresh Camp, also the students who is awaiting for the next trip to cairns. Seeing all these participant’s smiles made me so happy. Last week, there was a big earthquake in Fukushima after 10 years from 311. 

My daughter did not remember much about it from 10 years ago, but this time she got very frightened. 

Back in 10 year ago, on top of the strong shake, there were explosions and Tsunami. To reflect the situations, I lost words. 

My daughter would love to visit Cairns again with the same crew in the future. Thank you so much for putting this wonderful movie. Love from Fukushima. 

 From Tomoe Maruyama 

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This movie brought me a flash back of the a lot of memory of The disasters and the time my daughter joined the Cairns Refresh Camp. 

Once again, I realised that would like to continue to express my appreciations and share the experiences that I have through the disaster. 

Thank you so much and see you soon again. 

 From Yua and Maki , Kanno 

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Dear all, Thank you so much for the movie. It was very touching. 

Once again, I realised that it is not only adult, but children have wounds not yet healed after 10 years. Children were given the energy to move forward and step up towards to the future by many supporters. 

In this difficult time, thank you very much for sending a warm love to Fukushima. Our children are working hard to pay your kindness back in the near future. 

 

From Akemi Hirakuri

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It was very touching to feel the love for Fukushima, really appreciated. 

It was a great experience to send my child to the Refresh Camp because that projects told them the connections between people. 

Thank you so much. 

This encouraged me to broaden the outlook and do the best I can. 

See you again, soon. 

From Mieko and Taisei, Kanno 

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So grateful to see wonderful performances from Cairns, also the messages from children of Fukushima, that warmed my heart. 

With the covid, Refreshment Programs were cancelled, that has made me isolate, but this video brightened me up. 

Last week, there was big earthquakes for the first time after 2011, it frightened my second child who wasn’t born 10 years ago. 

That made my mind to raise my children to be able to think the future of Fukushima even they didn’t experienced the disaster. 

We look forward to seeing you all in Cairns! 

From Miki Ito 

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Really appreciated for everyone’s supports and messages. 

Thank you so much. 

From Kazuko Hisada

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Thank you very much for praying for Fukushima, also healthy growth of the children who will carry the future. Really really appreciated. 

This reminded me of the time my child joined the Cairns Refresh Camp. We would like to share all the learnings and experiences from it to people. 

I will come to see you when I fulfil my dreams. Really looking forward to visiting Cairns soon. 

From Ayaka & Naomi, Fujii 

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It was a wonderful movie. 

Cairns Refresh Camp gave opportunities not only to my daughter, but also to myself (mother) to think. Thank you very much. 

From Tomomi Suzuki 

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Wonderful movie it was. 

It is the best treasure to see our children’s growth. 

It is 10 years since, many special memorial events take places. This trigger me to think about many things. 

Please stay in touch! 

From Minako Watanabe

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My gratitude to many Cairns people for supporting Fukushima for 10 years.

The beautiful smiles and messages warmed my heart. 

From Yumi Takano 

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My gratitude to many Cairns people for supporting Fukushima for 10 years.

The beautiful smiles and messages warmed my heart. 

From Yumi Takano 

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I could feel the energy from Cairns, really touched me. 

Thank you so much everyone involved, really appreciated. 

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Thank you very much! 

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Smile with Kids

Zoom Meeting with Fukushima Kids

We had two zoom meetings with the fukushima kids last month.

It was great to catch up with the kids who already

 have came to Cairns before as well as those who will coming to cairns to share the opportunity.

They talked about how important their story was, about 

311 earthquarke and nuclear accident

 as children young generation don't remember about it much.

We would like to be a platform for people from Fukushima

So they can share their story comfortably.

If you would like to join the next meeting,

Please let us know by mail;  smilewithkids8@gmail.com

Thank you.

Zoom Meeting with Fukushima Kids

Because the Fukushima kids can't come to Cairns due to Covid 19 this year, 

we have a zoom meeting with the Fukushima kids once a month.

The students who came to Cairns before also shared their experiences in Cairns to new students.

Their main message is
Please don't worry, Just enjoy great experience in Cairns!

We would like to continue zoom meeting with Fukushima kids for follow up till they can come to Cairns.

If anyone would like to join this meeting, please let us know.
smilewithkids8@gmail.com

Thank you very much for all your support.
We really appreciated.

Refresh Camp 2020 : Postponed to Next Year...

Hello everyone!!  We hope everyone is staying safe & healthy.

With your support, in our 6th refresh camp, 9 children will come to Cairns from Fukushima. But, due to this Covid-19 situation, we will postpone Cairns Refresh Camp to a later date.

But we are still connecting to the Fukushima kids with Zoom and talking about current situation in Fukushima and Cairns. If anyone would like to connect with Fukushima kids online, please let us know.

Thank you very much for your continuous support and understanding. We really appreciate it.

Please stay tuned to our Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/smilewithkids/

STAY SAFE & HEALTHY:)

Many thanks

Smile with Kids
smilewithkids8@gmail.com

Thank you for the Donation at Japan Day of Hope 2020!!

Thank you for your coming to the Japan Day of Hope 2020 on 7 March.



It was just before the coronavirus pandemic and we really appreciated that a lot of people came along despite of the concerns.  
We could raise $7433.55 for supporting Fukushima children. We really appreciate it.

Thank you for your continuous support!!
STAY SAFE & HEALTHY!!

Smile with Kids Team
smilewithkids8@gmail.com