Peace, Justice, Sustainability, Post-Disaster Japan
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Kyoto Journal and Ten Thousand Things blog:
“Two weekend 3.11-themed events encourage Tokyo residents to consider Tohoku realities,” Ten Thousand Things, April 4, 2012
“One-year commemoration of 3.11 disaster spans range of human emotion in disaster-hit region,” Ten Thousand Things, March 18, 2012
“City slowly returns to life ten months after disaster,” Ten Thousand Things, January 21, 2012
“Passion Runs High at Global Yokohama Conference as Delegates Demand a Nuclear Free World; Justice for Fukushima Citizens,” Ten Thousand Things, January 17, 2012
“Atomic Café”: Japan’s entertainment personalities confront post-Fukushima sociopolitical realities, lament media silence during recent Tokyo event“, Ten Thousand Things,December 16, 2011
“Supporters Form Human Chain in Tokyo to Call for Wartime Sexual Slavery Justice Amidst Ultra-Right Opposition,” Ten Thousand Things,December 15, 2011
“Eight months after disaster, tsunami survivors taking things as they come,” Ten Thousand Things,November 12, 2011
“Voices from Fukushima: Japanese citizens demand accountability on domestic, global levels as government continues reckless nuclear policies,” Ten Thousand Things,November 12, 2011
“We refuse to inherit or leave a negative legacy” – Youth launch Tokyo hunger strike to end nuclear power”, Ten Thousand Things,September 14, 2011
Distressed Fukushima Citizens Issue Global Appeal to Support Evacuation Plea; Safecast Project Provides Online Radiation Mapping, Ten Thousand Things, July 29, 2011
Haruki Murakami: As An Unrealistic Dreamer,Ten Thousand Things, July 16, 2011
Citizens in Japan take proactive action as Fukushima radiation threats loom; ask for international support in signing petition, e-mailing officials, Ten Thousand Things, June 16, 2011.
Amidst hopeful signs, activists continue impassioned efforts to stop nuclear power plant in gorgeous Seto Island Sea, Ten Thousand Things, May 26, 2011.
“We are not powerless”: Shizuoka Residents Voice Fears, Hopes at “Nanohana Parade Hamaoka”, Ten Thousand Things, April 11, 2011.
“17,500 gather in Tokyo on Sunday in lively events to demand clean energy, urge halt to Hamaoka nuclear power plant (Please sign petition!),” Ten Thousand Things, April 24, 2011.
“Tokyo art and music event mourns disaster victims, raises seriousness of nuclear power and radiation issues,” Ten Thousand Things, April 5, 2011.
“Explosion occurs at nuclear plant facility in Fukushima; Residents urged to take precautions against possible exposure to contaminants,” Ten Thousand Things, March 12, 2011.
“Human rights awardees inspire Tokyo audience in emotional ceremony.” Ten Thousand Things, December 9, 2010.
“20th Sunagawa Aki Matsuri remembers past struggles as it celebrates autumn.” Ten Thousand Things, November 4, 2010.
“Biodiversity and COP10: Spotlight on Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest and the Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.”Ten Thousand Things, October 19, 2010.
Cycling Duo Inspire Dreams Across Globe. Ten Thousand Things, August 20, 2010.
Hands Across Sand calls for end to offshore drilling around the world. Ten Thousand Things, July 9, 2010.
“Peaceful New Earth Celebration” in Tokyo spotlights Okinawa, indigenous cultures, sustainability, & global networking. Ten Thousand Things, June 24, 2010.
Remembering the 1960 ANPO Struggle: “The souls of the dead live on”. Ten Thousand Things, June 16, 2010.
Fucha cuisine: Zen Buddhist tradition offers lessons in nonviolent simplicity through food. Ten Thousand Things, May 26, 2010.
“Seva Haiti Project: Communities unite in Tokyo to raise funds, awareness for earthquake survivors.” Ten Thousand Things, May 11, 2010.
“Hiroshima Panels and Pink Action urge nuclear-free world and citizen inquiry into Iraq War at NYC event.“ Ten Thousand Things, May 5, 2010.
“Protest at the Japanese Diet: Voices from the Okinawan Grassroots.” Ten Thousand Things, April 28, 2010.
“Spring Love Harukaze 2010: Musical festival-goers feel the love; explore issues of peace and sustainability.” Ten Thousand Things, April 15, 2010.
“War Makes People Insane: Dramatic work by performance artist Tari Ito lays bare the reality of military sexual violence.” Ten Thousand Things, March 11, 2010.
“New Japan-U.S. Citizens for Okinawa (JUCO) network reaches out to American people on Okinawa base issue.” Ten Thousand Things, March 4, 2010.
“Live theater performers from Iraq and Tunisia bring deep emotion, human connection to Tokyo stage.” Ten Thousand Things, February 28, 2010.
“Thousand gather over weekend in Tokyo to support a military base-free Okinawa.” Ten Thousand Things, January 31, 2010.
“Remembering Lhasa de Sela, Voice of Interconnection.“ Ten Thousand Things, January 16, 2010.
“Lights for Rights: Event Highlighting Refugee Rights in Tokyo.” Ten Thousand Things, December 19, 2009.
“Performing Artists and Supporters Unite to Save Orchestral Music in Japan.” Ten Thousand Things, December 15, 2009.
“Indigenous Voices on Climate Change Film Festival opens in Copenhagen.”Ten Thousand Things, December 9, 2009.
“Earth Groove: Make Your Peace.” Ten Thousand Things, December 5, 2009.
“2009 Asia Forum for Solidarity Economy Concludes Successfully in Tokyo.” Ten Thousand Things, November 29, 2009.
“Peace Not War Japan’s film/live music festival highlights citizen movements: Mt. Takao/Okinawa’s Yanbaru forest/Iraqi refugees in Jordan.” Ten Thousand Things, November 12, 2009.
“Film festival month” wraps up in Tokyo: Spotlight on Festival Cinema Brasil 2009–Director Edison Mineki discusses history of film in Brazil.” Ten Thousand Things, October 31, 2009.
“Peace lovers and musicians stir up good vibes during World March Tokyo event.” Ten Thousand Things, October 20, 2009.
“No Nukes Festa 2009 brings citizen concerns to light.” Ten Thousand Things, October 12, 2009.
“Creating hope from destruction in Iraq: Errant Home and the visual art of Qasim Sabti.” Ten Thousand Things, August 7, 2009.
“Creating Hope from destruction: Hiroshima.” Ten Thousand Things, August 6, 2009.
“City of Borders: Documentary takes on issues of human connection against all odds in Jerusalem”. Ten Thousand Things, July 25, 2009.
“6th Annual Tokyo Peace Film Festival plays to a packed house: Explores Tibet, Palestine, and alternatives to the economy of exploitation.” Ten Thousand Things, June 22, 2009.
“Collateral Repair for Collateral Damage: International grassroots network helps displaced Iraqis rebuild their lives, one project at a time.” Kyoto Journal magazine #72. June 2009.
“Report on the 2008 Global Article 9 Conference to Abolish War.” Ten Thousand Things, May 23, 2009.
“Hope Amidst the Pain: Grassroots Japanese Network Gives Voice, Support to People in Iraq.” Kyoto Journal magazine #68. November, 2007.
Other publications:
“Return of the peacekeeper: Humanitarian aid worker and former hostage Nahoko Takato won’t give up on her personal mission to alleviate suffering in Iraq.” Metropolis magazine. December 22, 2006.
“’I am here first and foremost as a human rights activist’: Iraqi correspondent Isam Rasheed visits Japan, urges focus on war’s human costs.” Democrats Abroad Japan online journal. July 2006.
“Police crackdown on anti-war activists intensifies following SDF dispatch to Iraq.” Pacific Asia Resource Center, October 2004.
Published articles not available online:
“Beyond Hypocrisy: One American’s View of the War in Iraq.” Fujin Shinpo (Japanese women’s journal.) May 2003.
“What is Nationality, Anyway? My experience at the Sydney Gay Games.” Anise (Japanese lesbian journal). January 2003.
LGBT Issues
“LGBT Resources in Japan: Something for Everyone.”
Being A Broad Magazine. July 7, 2011.
“She Found Love in Japan: Tous Les Jours.” Being A Broad Magazine. November, 2010 issue (page 19).
“Tokyo International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival explores themes of sexuality, gender, and humanity across globe.” Ten Thousand Things, July 27, 2010.
“Lesbos, Take a trip to where it all began.” Curve magazine, July 9, 2010
“Queer Cinema in Japan”
Curve Magazine, November 2009
“Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Highlights Issues Facing LGBT Japan.”LOTL magazine, October 2008.
“Tokyo Gay Film Festival Continues Second Weekend Run.”Fridae (Empowering Gay Asia). July 18, 2008.
“New Beginnings for Gay Movement: Kanako Otsuji.” Fridae (Empowering Gay Asia). August 6, 2007.
“LGBT Human Rights Conference in Montreal.” Women Educators and Language Learners (WELL) online newsletter. January 30, 2007.
July 1st, 2011 at 8:17 pm
[...] I contribute to a blog titled “Ten Thousand Things” that is affiliated with the Kyoto Journal magazine, which features positive social action projects taking place in Japan and beyond. Most recently, following the 3/11 disaster, I have focused particularly upon the movement to oppose nuclear power and encourage alternative energy. A list of my writings and translations can be found here [...]