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April 27, 2011
A coordinator of international volunteers in Ishinomaki in March and April highlights the importance of volunteering and support beyond national borders.
April 26, 2011
April 24, 2011
April 13, 2011
1 month and 2 days after the earthquake, the Moriya Fruit and Vegetable Store, which has been servicing Ishinomaki for the last 80 years, was the first shop to re-open after the disaster.
April 12, 2011
April 10, 2011
On April 10, Peace Boat held a seminar in Tokyo featuring reports and testimonials from the first batch of volunteers to Ishinomaki.
April 9, 2011
April 5, 2011
A makeshift café has been opened at the evacuation centre on the Minato Primary School campus by Peace Boat volunteers to create a space for relaxation and respite for evacuees and nearby residents.
April 1, 2011
Writing and photographs from Peace Boat staff member Ueno Yoshinori who went to Ishinomaki one week after the quake and has since been coordinating relief and recovery efforts.