Taiko drums, flutes, shamisen, and singingLet’s plant straw mats together! Since the Jomon period (before rice cultivation), Makomo (Zizania) has been used for food, shelter, clothing, roofing, and other purposes. The Izumo Taisha Shrine holds a straw matsuri every June, and straw mats are still used as Shimenawa rope at shrines with long histories. The use of straw mats has been attracting attention again as they have been found to be useful in purifying water quality in lakes and marshes. Peace & Nature is reclaiming fallow fields to cultivate straw mats, an ancient Japanese traditional. Japanese folk songs and hammered dulcimer […]
SDGs Online Roundtable (16th) Thinking about Peace How should we think and act in the midst of climate change, new coronavirus infections, and armed aggression? We hope that this is a world in which adults show children that such actions will not be tolerated. On May 26, we will invite Mr. Kuzushita and Ms. Nakamura, who have been active as atomic bomb storytellers, to talk about the absurdity of the atomic bombing through their own experiences. This is a rare opportunity. The issue of nuclear weapons is a current issue. We look forward to your participation. Date and Time: Thursday, […]
Announcing the May 2022 Peace and Nature Member Activities & MeetingsLet’s build a global, sustainable community together! Thank you for your continued support of P&N activities. Everyday through the media, we hear about various global issues such as Corona, Russia and Ukraine, the weak yen, and environmental problems. In such a situation, it’s important to grasp the information, think about what we can do, and take action. Many people may want to take some action, but may be hesitant to do so because they wonder what they can do as individuals. We need to protect our own lives, care for […]
SDGs Action Project — # 15 SDGs Online Roundtable Discussion —- Thinking and acting on the new “post-Corona” era Climate change, divided societies, AI technological innovation, and the global spread of the new coronavirus are forcing major changes in the international order. How do we think and act in this context? On April 28, Mr. Shinji Hashimoto, who is working on Ichijima as an Organic Meister, will talk about how organic farming in Tamba has developed, activities of Hashimoto Organic Farm, international activities (involvement with WWOOF), and an overview of combined farming with livestock (animal welfare). We look forward to […]
TREE PLANTING ON ROKKO ISLANDApril, 23rd, Saturday, 2022 Join us to learn with your kids how to prepare seed bombs and super soil. We need your help to plant more trees! Date & Time: April 23rd, Saturday from 10 AM~12:00 NOONMeet us in front of the Sheraton Hotel!Free admissionSign up: Online application below. Nishimura Coffee will serve coffee for adults and a treat for your kids! 「Download Flyer Here」
“Peace and Nature Member Activities & Meetings.” Let’s build a global, sustainable community together! Thank you for your continued support of P&N activities. Nowadays, world peace and the global environment are in turmoil. Every day we hear a mixture of sad news, speculation, and propaganda through the media. What is absolutely necessary is to understand information, think what we can do, and take action. Even if you want to do something, people may be wondering what Individuals can do. In times like these, we believe it’s important to expand global and sustainable communities, and support each other. We are looking […]
SDG Action Project14th SDGs Online Roundtable Discussion Thinking and acting on the new “post-Corona” era Climate change, divided societies, AI technological innovation, and the global spread of the new coronavirus are forcing major changes in the international order. How do we think and act in this context? On Thursday, March 24, two people will talk about their efforts to compost garbage using insects to produce vegetables, distribute vegetables to families in need of assistance, and recycle food scraps back into compost. We look forward to your participation. Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022, 19:00 – 20:30(Online connection from 18:50, extension up […]
#42 – SDGs Action Workshop (2022.3.12)SDGs Satoyama/Forest Conservation Activities (Revitalization of Kosanji Temple Road) As part of the global SDGs, Peace & Nature is working with people of various nationalities, companies, students, and local communities to conserve satoyama and forests by reclaiming fallow land and maintaining bamboo forests. On March 12, we will hold a workshop in the OZO-cho area of Kita-ku, Kobe City, for the restoration of the Kosanji path. The road used to be an important path for the local people, but after the construction of another roadway, it was no longer used and was covered with plants, […]
#41 – SDG Action Workshop (2022.3.5)— SDGs Satoyama & Forest Conservation Activities (Bamboo Cutting & Bamboo Fence Making)— As a part of the global SDGs initiative, Peace & Nature is working with people of various nationalities, companies, students, and local communities to conserve satoyama and forests by reclaiming fallow land and maintaining bamboo forests. On March 5, we will hold a workshop on bamboo fence building in OZO-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City. The number of bamboos has been increasing in OZO-cho, and there are places where the beautiful scenery is obscured and trees cannot grow because of the dim light. This […]
#44 SDGs Action Workshop – March 26Effective use of bamboo (cutting bamboo, making bamboo charcoal, making compost) If you take a look at the scenery when you ride a train or go out to the suburbs for a while, it is not uncommon to see bamboo forests. Nowadays, many forests are being replaced by bamboo forests. Bamboo is also an important plant, but too much of it is not good. The main reasons for this are the loss of biodiversity and the tendency for landslides to occur. P&N is working to cut down these bamboos and return them to their […]
