In the morning, kids spent time with their host family.
Emiru helped preparing for BBQ.
She requested to eat meet pie for lunch.
Yummy!!!
Talking session at Kumon, Rain Tree Shopping Center.
＊Talk session 1
Mr Harada talked about history.
We've learnt a lot.
We would like to protect these peace.
Same time, really appreciated Australian people's kindness.
We do what we can do our best each day.
After break time, Fukushima kids did speech.
They talked about current situation in Fukushima and their feeling.
Koki said
"After 11th March, I felt apart from nature.
After 7 years, I could meet nature again in Cairns and felt connect again.
I really enjoyed staying nature without any fear.
I am so happy."
Each kid's story really touched.
There are many opinion.
But we would like to have place for kids that they can share their truth and feeling freely.
Then, Each of us will think and act, what we can do from now.
Fukushima kids really gave us great opportunity.
Thank you so much.
With AJS Jeff san
AJS gave us $250 donation from Okonomiyaki Event.
Thank you so much for continues support.
https://www.facebook.com/AJSFNQ/
Thank you very much for coming!
There were $62.25+$50+$250 (Total $362.25) donation for Taking Session.
Thank you so much for support.
After that, We went to beach for BBQ.
Everyone did really good during stay.
Thank you very much for ukulele music.
Thank you for all your support.
Fukushima kids wanted to say Thank you very much for everyone!
Thank you so much for
Maki Walker san@ Kumon at Raintree shopping center.
Thank you for taking about history, Masa san.
Thank you for translation, Inge san, Yuka san
AJS NQL Jeff san
Ukulele music by Ukulove
Thank you so much for everyone all your support for Fukushima kids.
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Message from Fukushima Kids.
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HImari Hamatsu
1) What I felt from today's speech and time of sharing
I was most touched when I saw that people in Australia, who live so far away from us, would lean in and listen to our stories with tears in their eyes. I was also encouraged when people would give us feedback later that "your speech was great", and "I was really moved by your speech". Later, we had time of fellowship and sharing by the beach. We all played by the sandy beach and hanged around there with barefeet, which was really great.
2) To everyone who supported us in Cairns
2) To everyone who supported us in Cairns
Thank you to everyone who supported us children in Fukushima. In Cairns, we were able to have so many experiences. To walk barefeet outside, to be able to sit on grass and on concrete, to be able to walk around the public places without seeing radiation monitoring posts and to not have to worry about radiation contamination... We were able to have experiences that would not be possible in Fukushima.
The time in Cairns passed away like an instant moment, as if a dream. When I return to Fukushima, my everyday life of thinking about radiation begins again. There are many things I have to put up with, and there are many things that are really hard. But when those trying times come, I will remember the wonderful memories of the time I had in Cairns.
I was able to have these amazing experiences because of all your support. Thank you so much!
I want to come back here. I love Cairns!!
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Koki Fujita
Today, we first began with listening to a talk by Harada san about the significance of learning history and about Japan-Australia history. What was most striking was the quote by Commodore Gerard Muirhead-Gould. I thought it was amazing that he was able to see from Japan's perspective, despite Japan being the enemy country, and to be able to declare that to Australian people during the war.
In addition, I also felt gratitude towards the mother of Matsuo san who lost his life in suicide mission during the war. This is because she was able to raise awareness that the feelings one has for their children are the same in Japan and Australia, and thanks to her, the anti-Japan sentiments decreased bit by bit. Moreover, I could relate with Harada san on the purpose of learning history. Until now, I approached history from another perspective only a little bit. When I learn history in high school, it made me want to approach things from multiple perspectives when taking classes.
In addition, I also felt gratitude towards the mother of Matsuo san who lost his life in suicide mission during the war. This is because she was able to raise awareness that the feelings one has for their children are the same in Japan and Australia, and thanks to her, the anti-Japan sentiments decreased bit by bit. Moreover, I could relate with Harada san on the purpose of learning history. Until now, I approached history from another perspective only a little bit. When I learn history in high school, it made me want to approach things from multiple perspectives when taking classes.
When I did speech, I got stuck in a few places but I think I was able to convey what I wanted to share with people. Furthermore, I was incredibly touched to know that there are many people who really leaned in to listen to what we had to share. If I was able to communicate even just a little bit about what is happening in Fukushima right now from my viewpoint and how I feel about Fukushima, then I would consider it an honour and a privilege.
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Dear everyone in Cairns,
When I first came to Cairns, I had many concerns. However, when I arrived, thanks to all your support, those worries turned into expectations and fun experiences, and it propelled me to grow as a person enormously. I'm not able to express this gratitude in written words. I'm that much thankful to people in Cairns and I really love the people of Cairns.
I plan on returning to Cairns, so I really look forward to seeing you all then.
THANK YOU! Koki F
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Emiru Okabe
Today, there was a talk session at the Kumon suite.
In Harada san's history talk, I was challenged to see that there were many things that I would not have been able to learn at school and things I never knew about.
I was reminded of that it's important to try to ask questions by yourself, to approach things from different perspectives and to share our messages so that we won't make the same mistakes again...
After this, we had speech time.
In Harada san's history talk, I was challenged to see that there were many things that I would not have been able to learn at school and things I never knew about.
I was reminded of that it's important to try to ask questions by yourself, to approach things from different perspectives and to share our messages so that we won't make the same mistakes again...
After this, we had speech time.
As we did speech - some improvised and some prepared in advance - I felt that we all really got equipped.
During the Q&A time, there were some questions that really got to the heart of the matter, and it made me think that "it won't do just to speak about something". I was really moved that people would listen to us so intently. I wanted to talk more and to speak in English, but there was not enough time...!
During the Q&A time, there were some questions that really got to the heart of the matter, and it made me think that "it won't do just to speak about something". I was really moved that people would listen to us so intently. I wanted to talk more and to speak in English, but there was not enough time...!
At BBQ, I was able to speak with many people.
It was an experience I rarely get to have in Japan, so I think it really helped me.
After the disaster, there was not much opportunity to do BBQ outside, so it was a lot of fun.
It made me really want to expand on and deepen the encounters I had with all these wonderful people who have supported us.
To everyone who supported us
Before I came to Cairns, I was nervous and had concerns: “What kind of place is it?” “Will I be able to speak English?”
But this all went away when I arrived. When I say “hello” to people here, people would return the “hello” with a warm smile, and I was reassured by the kindness of people here. It made me want to talk to people more.
In my everyday life in Fukushima, subconsciously, there were always some worries related to radiation issues and damages caused by groundless rumours related to those issues.
It was hard to play outside free from worries, and we could not always eat locally produced food in Fukushima.
I wanted to see Fukushima restored, but I wasn’t sure exactly what that entailed.
However, after coming to Cairns and hearing stories from people, and thinking about the questions that were asked, I soon realised that “even if it might be a small voice at first, we need to make those voices louder and bigger.”
I learnt about the importance of cherishing relationships with people. I also got to see Fukushima from a new perspective that I would not have been able to see if I were in Japan.
The last ten days were really full and it felt both too long and too short.
I’m very aware that these precious experiences were possible thanks to the support of everyone. I’m so thankful.
When I return to Fukushima, I don’t want this to end just here, but to continue to “disseminate” and share what is happening here with my own voice.
Thanks for your support. I LOVE CAIRNS!
Before I came to Cairns, I was nervous and had concerns: “What kind of place is it?” “Will I be able to speak English?”
But this all went away when I arrived. When I say “hello” to people here, people would return the “hello” with a warm smile, and I was reassured by the kindness of people here. It made me want to talk to people more.
In my everyday life in Fukushima, subconsciously, there were always some worries related to radiation issues and damages caused by groundless rumours related to those issues.
It was hard to play outside free from worries, and we could not always eat locally produced food in Fukushima.
I wanted to see Fukushima restored, but I wasn’t sure exactly what that entailed.
However, after coming to Cairns and hearing stories from people, and thinking about the questions that were asked, I soon realised that “even if it might be a small voice at first, we need to make those voices louder and bigger.”
I learnt about the importance of cherishing relationships with people. I also got to see Fukushima from a new perspective that I would not have been able to see if I were in Japan.
The last ten days were really full and it felt both too long and too short.
I’m very aware that these precious experiences were possible thanks to the support of everyone. I’m so thankful.
When I return to Fukushima, I don’t want this to end just here, but to continue to “disseminate” and share what is happening here with my own voice.
Thanks for your support. I LOVE CAIRNS!
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Miku Iwasaki
In this project, I was able to learn so many things. Out of these many things, what was most striking was "to cherish relationships with people", which was what I learnt from Taka-san's sharing. Even the relationships with family, which can easily be taken for granted, can be wiped away in an instant by disasters like the Great East Japan earthquake, for example. Of course, it includes not just family but also important friends. It's really important to cherish people who are close to me. But after hearing Taka san's story, I realised it's also important to relate more boraly with many other people. Although it can be challenging to build relationships with different kinds of people, if I can do this, it will broaden my world. Therefore, my wish is that I would be more proactive in taking actions from now on and expand my horizons. I'm thankful from the bottom of my heart to Taka san for making me realise such important thing.
We were able to come to Cairns and enjoy the time here thanks to many people's support. For me, Cairns was my first overseas experience. I was not very confident about English and I was nervous about being able to talk to local people. However, the volunteer staff really helped me. Especially Yuka san who was the interpreter would skilfully translate into English my Japanese sentences, which were not stringed together well. Thank you, Yuka san. Other than this, many people encouraged me before the speech, and I was really happy. Even after the speech, there were people who gave helpful feedback and advices related to my speech, which was encouraging. Thank you to those who gave me comments.
It was possible for eight of us to come to Cairns because of support from many people. Eight people is considerable in number. When I think about just how many people must have donated so that we could come, I cannot contain my gratitude in a single phrase of 'thank you'. To Maki san and all the volunteers who carried out the fundraising activities, thank you so much. It's easy to think that you want to help other people, but to actually do something about that is not easy. Therefore, I'm really thankful from the bottom of my heart to everyone who made this happen for us.
I will not forget the fact that I was able to come to Cairns thanks to the support of so many people, and with that in mind, I will continue to try many different things even when I return to Fukushima. Thank you so much. I love Cairns!
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Miku Kondo
Today, I went to a swimming pool in the morning. It was the first first pool that was constructed in Cairns and it was very big. I was able to swim about 300m so it was a lot of fun! For lunch, I enjoyed some meat pie. It was very delicious.
After this, I went to Kumon suite, where I first listened to history talk by Harada san. I found the "Hara stlye" of "facts > interpretation > lesson" particularly striking.
I was able to understand very well how Japan attacked Australia during the war. After this, I made a speech in Japanese. It was really apparent that those who came to hear our speeches really listened to us and related to us. There were people who cried and I could tell that they were sincerely moved. ..
After this, we did BBQ at Kewarra Beach. It was delicious. The ukulele music was amazing. I was able to express my thanks to Maki san and Kodama san, which was really great.
I was able to understand very well how Japan attacked Australia during the war. After this, I made a speech in Japanese. It was really apparent that those who came to hear our speeches really listened to us and related to us. There were people who cried and I could tell that they were sincerely moved. ..
After this, we did BBQ at Kewarra Beach. It was delicious. The ukulele music was amazing. I was able to express my thanks to Maki san and Kodama san, which was really great.
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Ririko Kanno
Today, I made a speech at this talk session.
At first, I was really nervous but having an interpreter stand next toe me made me feel relieved.
Before listening to the history talk, history was never my forte. However, today, once I listened to the history talk, I started to like history. I was also able to understand the importance of human life.
I'm very thankful to everyone who supported us in Cairns. Thanks to your help, I was able to experience things I could never do in Fukushima. When I return, I would like to share what I experienced with my mother, father, grandfather and grandmother, and other people.
Before listening to the history talk, history was never my forte. However, today, once I listened to the history talk, I started to like history. I was also able to understand the importance of human life.
I'm very thankful to everyone who supported us in Cairns. Thanks to your help, I was able to experience things I could never do in Fukushima. When I return, I would like to share what I experienced with my mother, father, grandfather and grandmother, and other people.
Next time, I would love to come (to Cairns) with my family. I look forward to seeing you all again. Thank you for your care over the last ten days.
Thank you so much.
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Manaka Mashiko
Today, we made speeches at the Kumon venue. It wasn't just reading off a script and so it was harder than usual. Because there was an interpreter next to me, I felt relieved and reassured to do the speech. Until grade 6, I really struggled with history, but thanks to Harada san, I was able to learn the joy of studying history and to understand that human life is the most important.
Also, I want to say thank you to all those who supported the Cairns project. Thanks to your support, I was able to experience what I could not otherwise do in Japan. When I go back, I would like to share what I learnt with my father and my mother.
I will return to Cairns!
It was really fun. Thank you for your care.
Thank you so much.
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Masato Kaneko
Today, I’ve learnt many things.
At lunch time, we went to the Kumon suite and listened to Masa san’s sharing. I am not a big fan of history, but Masa san’s talk made me really like history. It was engaging and to-the-point, and it was done really well. Drawing on what I’ve heard, I would like to do well in my future history tests.
At lunch time, we went to the Kumon suite and listened to Masa san’s sharing. I am not a big fan of history, but Masa san’s talk made me really like history. It was engaging and to-the-point, and it was done really well. Drawing on what I’ve heard, I would like to do well in my future history tests.
After this, we made a speech about what is happening in Fukushima right now and what we enjoyed about Cairns. I usually do my speech impromptu, so I also did it unscripted again. I think I was able to convey what I wanted to share with people. However, I was not able to respond to questions in the way that I had wanted, so I would like to work on the ability to summarise points on the spot.
In the early evening, we gathered together and did BBQ. There were many people there that I saw for the first time, and it was a reminder of how many people were behind this project to support us. I was really moved and I’m very grateful.
There were people I had to say goodbye to today, so it was very sad.
本当にありがとうございました。
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