Kizuna Japan

WHAT IS KIZUNA??

"The Youth-Exchange Project with Asia-Oceania and North America (Kizuna (bond) Project)" is a project run by the Japanese government with the objective of promoting other countries' understanding with regards to Japan's revival efforts in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake. The project invites young people from 41 different countries/regions in Asia-Oceania and North America, allowing them to participate in exchange programs, visit disaster-affected areas and engage in volunteer activities. It also involves sending young people from Japan to target countries/regions. Over 12,000 people are to become part of the exchange through this project. (source: http://sv2.jice.org/kizuna/e/what/about/)

So actually, this is a program for the SBP students that I was chosen to go to Japan for 10 days. The main objective is to prevent the harmful rumors of Fukushima from spreading worldwide, after the March 13 earthquake incident. The one with the nuclear plants, yeah. We went to the Ten-ei Village, popularly known with their perfect and delicious rice. But, because of the dreadful incident, this village which is located in Fukushima, eventhough had minimal damages, people started to not buying their rice and not coming to their village. We guaranteed 100% that Ten-ei Mura is completely safe! And the legend is true, the rice are very delicious! XD

KIZUNA PROJECT'S DIARY :)

• Monday, 28 Jan: My First Impression
• Tuesday, 29 Jan: The Real Thing Begins!
• Wednesday, 30 Jan: The Victim's Voice
• Thursday, 31 Jan: Digging Out The Truth
• Friday, 1 Feb: Snow Playtime!
• Saturday, 2 Feb: Brainstorming Session
• Sunday, 3 Feb: Exchange of Ideas
• Monday, 4 Feb: Disaster Experience
• Tuesday, 5 Feb: Wonder Wonderworld
• Wednesday, 6 Feb: Return to Malaysia!