When the world learned of the devastation in Japan that followed an earthquake and tsunami on March 11, people everywhere were shocked and saddened. The teachers, students, families, and neighborhoods from Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School, Pleasanton, are participating this fund-raising and relief charity event “KAERU” to help Japan. The little girl wearing the event T-shirt is selling the home-made lemonade to me.
It's this flyer in Dublin Library caught our eye and we decided to come to check it out !!
The 8.9 magnitude quake stuck mid-afternoon on March 11, Japan time, about 75 miles off the country’s eastern coast. The earthquake started large fires and knocked out power and communications throughout Japan. Then, less than 30 minutes later, the tsunami hit. People around the world watched live video feeds of the wave carrying semi trucks, houses and flaming rubble across the flat farmland of Japan. Soon after, a powerful explosion has hit a nuclear power station in north-eastern Japan which was badly damaged. The news sparked fears of the risk of a further explosion or leak of radioactive material.The National Police Agency of Japan reports that the death toll has risen to 12,259 as of April 4, with more than 15,000 people still listed as missing. “This earthquake does not just affect Japan; It affects the entire world.”
I was talking to one of the staff in the event. She told me although those Japan teachers, students, and families are not in Japan, they have been also suffered a lot from not being in Japan, because they have a lot of friends and families there.To deal with the current situation and probably more importantly with the situation after the earthquake, they need support and relief. " All we can do might be quite small, but still we believe that we can do something for them and we want to do so." said by the staff with a determined eye and smile. This is how they decided to do fund-raising for Japan and have a relief event to comfort those family. It's also a good chance to teach kids how to help people and how to go though the tough time.
Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School
There are so many interesting activities here.
Food sale is here !!
Here is the sushi demonstration. The sushi lady actually is a teacher in the school. She used to learn how to do the special sushi craft. This is a good time for demonstration.
Everyone loves sushi. They had a lot of orders and being so busy~~
These are the sushi I got, frog and cherry. They are so cute. By the way, the name of the event " KAERU" means frog in Japanese. This sushi frog is the leading character in this event.
Had a bite of the sushi "KAERU". It's very good. The eye is made by cheese and the mouse is made by ham. Even it has a seaweed eyeball. So cute~~
This stylist working in the neighborhood also came to help. $10 men and $15 women haircut, very fair price !!
People are making paper craft for Japan. Those paper cranes will bring the message to Japan. It's Japanese way to pray for blessing.
This pretty little girl sold us the home-made lemon juice. She was so happy she could help to earn the money. Her money is Japanese and her father is American. She is so cute~~
Those teachers, kids, and parents work so hard to get this event going. They have limited resources but creativity is unlimited.
The Egg Walk
Darts
Ring Toss
Lollipop Surprise
Rocket Blast
Fishing
Bowling
kids had a lot of fun.
Dad is helping !!
Great kick, Boy~~
It is not only a fund-raising event but also an event with lots of different meaning in it. Everyone tried so hard to get this event rolling. Teachers and parents are teaching their kids an important lesson. Kids also had a lot of fun. It's a very amazing event !! By the way, all funds raised by this charity event are being managed and distributed by JCCCNC ( Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California (1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115), a non-profit organization.
It's this flyer in Dublin Library caught our eye and we decided to come to check it out !!
The 8.9 magnitude quake stuck mid-afternoon on March 11, Japan time, about 75 miles off the country’s eastern coast. The earthquake started large fires and knocked out power and communications throughout Japan. Then, less than 30 minutes later, the tsunami hit. People around the world watched live video feeds of the wave carrying semi trucks, houses and flaming rubble across the flat farmland of Japan. Soon after, a powerful explosion has hit a nuclear power station in north-eastern Japan which was badly damaged. The news sparked fears of the risk of a further explosion or leak of radioactive material.The National Police Agency of Japan reports that the death toll has risen to 12,259 as of April 4, with more than 15,000 people still listed as missing. “This earthquake does not just affect Japan; It affects the entire world.”
I was talking to one of the staff in the event. She told me although those Japan teachers, students, and families are not in Japan, they have been also suffered a lot from not being in Japan, because they have a lot of friends and families there.To deal with the current situation and probably more importantly with the situation after the earthquake, they need support and relief. " All we can do might be quite small, but still we believe that we can do something for them and we want to do so." said by the staff with a determined eye and smile. This is how they decided to do fund-raising for Japan and have a relief event to comfort those family. It's also a good chance to teach kids how to help people and how to go though the tough time.
Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language School
There are so many interesting activities here.
Food sale is here !!
Here is the sushi demonstration. The sushi lady actually is a teacher in the school. She used to learn how to do the special sushi craft. This is a good time for demonstration.
Everyone loves sushi. They had a lot of orders and being so busy~~
These are the sushi I got, frog and cherry. They are so cute. By the way, the name of the event " KAERU" means frog in Japanese. This sushi frog is the leading character in this event.
Had a bite of the sushi "KAERU". It's very good. The eye is made by cheese and the mouse is made by ham. Even it has a seaweed eyeball. So cute~~
This stylist working in the neighborhood also came to help. $10 men and $15 women haircut, very fair price !!
People are making paper craft for Japan. Those paper cranes will bring the message to Japan. It's Japanese way to pray for blessing.
This pretty little girl sold us the home-made lemon juice. She was so happy she could help to earn the money. Her money is Japanese and her father is American. She is so cute~~
Those teachers, kids, and parents work so hard to get this event going. They have limited resources but creativity is unlimited.
The Egg Walk
Darts
Ring Toss
Lollipop Surprise
Rocket Blast
Fishing
Bowling
kids had a lot of fun.
Dad is helping !!
Great kick, Boy~~
It is not only a fund-raising event but also an event with lots of different meaning in it. Everyone tried so hard to get this event rolling. Teachers and parents are teaching their kids an important lesson. Kids also had a lot of fun. It's a very amazing event !! By the way, all funds raised by this charity event are being managed and distributed by JCCCNC ( Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California (1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115), a non-profit organization.
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