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May 5, 2011
Peace Boat launched the “Smile Project” with the Social Welfare Council, ap bank and Megumi Japan to clear mud and debris from over 200 individually-owned residences and businesses.
May 2, 2011
The winter is slowly turning into spring, and many schools in Ishinomaki which Peace Boat has been supporting are opening for classes. In late April entrance ceremonies were held for the new students.
May 1, 2011
It is now Golden Week, with many public holidays in Japan. Many people use this vacation time to volunteer in affected areas, and Peace Boat is coordinating 660 volunteers this week.
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 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 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 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.