“Culture Japan” video now available on YouTube!

January 16, 2012

Danny Choo, a blogger world-famous for his commentaries on Japanese pop culture, has made a video about Peace Boat’s activities in Ishinomaki. It was aired on “Culture Japan”, a blog following the Japanese Otaku culture and Japanese youth trends, and can now be viewed on YouTube.

●Culture Japan Season 2 Episode 1 – Tohoku and the Tsunami
⇒ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-X0Ovt4YHM

Many might question why volunteer activities have been featured on a show about culture. However, there are people from many walks of life who are interested in volunteer activities for the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami relief project. Danny, in his typical style, came to Ishinomaki in an itasha, a van used by otakus to show their love of anime. He was very serious however when he was shooting footage of the volunteer activities and documenting the progress of the affected areas.

Thank you very much, Danny!

It is very unfortunate that fewer and fewer media outlets are carrying information about the affected areas, and the volunteers who are still desperately needed to help carry the work out. Each and every one of us needs to ensure that the needs of the people in Tohoku are not forgotten, and we must let the rest of the world know that help is still needed.

Please also follow reports about the ongoing volunteer activities online through Twitter or Facebook. Thank you!