KIZUNA INDIA BATCH 4 GROUP A

• From various media we learnt that The Great East Japan earthquake caused intense damage to property and many people lost their lives.

• Though many lives were saved due to timely evacuation, the shortage of information from Japan to the world created many doubts in the minds of people.

• Most of us were apprehensive about visiting Japan as we were aware of the nuclear meltdown due to the earthquake and tsunami.

• Residents of Fukushima were ill treated and discriminated after the incident.

• Adverse effects on Agriculture, Fishing and Tourism • Radiation levels in the Minamiaizu area are much below the

permissible global standards • Regional television and radio stations helped rescue many lives • Every citizen/child is trained on how to act in the event of an

earthquake. • Listening to the survivors, we understood that, its not only physical

and financial aid that is needed from the rest of the world, but also a united support to dispel harmful rumors.

• We learnt that most of the lives were lost due to the tsunami and not due to the earthquakes

• Agricultural products are inspected thoroughly and it is ensured that they are free from radiation .

• Stringent testing methods are employed to ensure that the food is safe for consumption

• A sticker is used to mark safe food and people may confirm this using their Mobile Phones or Computer.

ACTION PLAN • WHY?

• To show the world that Japan and Japanese products are safe .

• To eliminate the fear of visiting japan • On humanitarian basis, we want to bring

the truth to light and dispel false rumors • WHEN?

• Some action plans have already begun. For example, photos and videos shot in Minamiaizu has been uploaded on to Facebook and Youtube.

• Intensive action plans will be initiated soon after we return to India

ACTION PLAN • WHO ?

• Every member of our team has already started contributing to create awareness by sharing their experiences with their family and friends and assuring them of their safety

• Intended Audiences • Immediate relatives • Friends • Institution/college circle. • Colleagues • Local schools

ACTION PLAN 1. Online media

• SOCIAL MEDIA SITES. • Creation of page on social networking sites like Facebook which are frequently visited by Indian youth.

• Blogs • Active bloggers in our group have taken up social responsibility of creating awareness about the same

2. Public Activities • CULTURAL FESTS AND WORKSHOPS:

• Japanese food festivals • Origami workshops • Ikebana workshops • Noh dance fest • The famous cultural programme, KIZUNA, held in New Delhi every year. And the annual Japan Habba

(Nihon Omatsuri) conducted in Bangalore • Speaking in public forums like Toastmaster Clubs, Bangalore Nihongo Kyoshikai, etc

3. MEDIA • NEWS PAPERS

• Institution/college publications • Brochures • Flyers

4. COMICS • Anime and comics strips .