http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/ Sun, 26 May 2013 07:16:10 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=15269&blk_id=11496     In today's council meeting, we have decided to close all the council meetings next week during the Golden Week (Japanese national holidays).    The next council meeting will... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:22:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=15186&blk_id=11496     "Temporary Housing Cartes" that we have started in February.    Each NGO comes to IDRAC Head Office and writes down reports of its activities.    The &qu... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:18:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=15180&blk_id=11496     On March 28th, IDRAC Head Office has moved out from Block 5, Ishinomaki Senshu University, who has kindly lent us a room for over a year.    Our new head office is the city'... Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:12:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=15182&blk_id=11496     Today, on the 9th, we will be changing how to report activities in our council meetings.    Each participant organization will write down their own activity on the white boa... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:47:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=15177&blk_id=11496     As spring holiday has started, our moving library for elementary schools is temporarily closed. Our moving library for temporary houses will also be closed in order to restart afresh ... Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:32:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=15064&blk_id=11496     Along with the moving of our Head Office, we will also be changing the venue of council meetings.    As copy machine and white board will be moved to the new Head Office by ... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:12:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14941&blk_id=11496     On March 11th, IDRAC staffs have participated in the memorial event "Peace on Earth" In Hibiya Park in Tokyo.    "Peace on Earth" is the event where citi... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:21:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=15030&blk_id=11496     We would like to make an annoucement of our new Head Office location.    We will be moving out of Ishinomaki Senshu University Block 5, where we have borrowed a room since i... Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:07:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14925&blk_id=11496     Today, along with the city's United memorial event, we have held "Light of Prayer, Light of Hope." We lined the lights along Nakase, and released all the dove-shaped balloon... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:53:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14924&blk_id=11496     March 11th, for this memorial day we have done preparation together with local citizens for "Light of Prayer, Light of Hope."    Despite our worry about the weathe... Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:19:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14899&blk_id=11496     "One year since the day." This short phrase cannot express the damages that Ishinomaki suffered. Ishinomaki has now become a clean city after all the mud and debris removal.... Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:51:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14869&blk_id=11496     The 2nd Executive Meeting of the "Recovery Festival Promotion Association" was held today.    The "Recovery Festival Promotion Association" is an organiz... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:11:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14824&blk_id=11496     "Temporary Housing Cartes" are the files of temporary housing information and salon activities by volunteer organizations in each temporary house block in each district of I... Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:09:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14783&blk_id=11496     "Thank you"    Please let them hear us...    A year since the Day,    For that I met with the precious one,    For the days we spend ... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:21:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14782&blk_id=11496     Kataribe session was held today at the IDRAC head office.     This time the Kataribe was Masaaki Takasuga, who owns a fuel store in Ishinomaki.    Watching th... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:58:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14759&blk_id=11496     Today, a tea party was held at Ohara Beach Meeting Room .    Although it was rainy, many people have come to participate.    Performance by a magician fr... Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:39:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14757&blk_id=11496     People from Mitsui Sumitomo Financial Group visited Ishinomaki the other day, and a Kataribe session was held.    They volunteered at Shichigahama prior to their visit to th... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:06:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14755&blk_id=11496     This is where the big can lies next to the Hiyori Ohashi.    After getting swept away in the disaster, it was blocking the road, but with volunteers' help we have moved it t... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:03:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14742&blk_id=11496     Today a flower therapy class was held in Ichibandanichi West Block Temporary House.    "Flower Therapy" is a way of relaxing using flower energy.    Its ... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:51:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14646&blk_id=11496     This time, it's Minami Hama Town (Southern Beach Town) with "Gambappe Ishinomaki" bulletin board.    A place where cold, severe winter wind blows.    It ... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:57:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14679&blk_id=11496     We would like to announce the change in days of the meetings that we have decided in today's council meeting.  - Council Meeting: from 18:00 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday&n... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:52:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14590&blk_id=11496     Ishinomaki City was devasted by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.    11 months after the disaster, Ishinomaki is making a steady progress forwards.    T... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:11:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14422&blk_id=11496     Last week, a tea party salon was held in Aoba West Block Temporary House Meeting Room.    This time was with Peace Boat staffs, and despite the bad weather, six residents sh... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:07:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14420&blk_id=11496     Temporary Housing Salon Support Network Meeting is held every Friday from 17:00 at IDRAC Head Office.    With Ishinomaki Social Welfare Council, several different organizati... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:40:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14347&blk_id=11496     This "Flag" was provided by Ishinomaki Social Welfare Council, and is used as a symbol by IDRAC-registered organizations that carry out temporary housing support.  &nbs... Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:15:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14325&blk_id=11496     Today, IDRAC staff went to "1/17 The Great Hanshin Earthquake Memorial Day Ceremony" in Nakase, in front of Ishinomaki Manga Museum.     17 years ago on this ... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:31:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14324&blk_id=11496     We'd like to announce this month's schedule for moving library.Wed., Jan. 18th: Obatake Temporary Housing Block 15:00 - 16:30Thurs., Jan. 19th: Hashiura Elementary School   &nbsp... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:12:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14322&blk_id=11496     Another recovery event supported by the council.    "Drinkin' Eatin' Stamp Rally IV"Date: Friday, Feb. 24th, 2012 - Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 2012Venue: Ishinomaki City ... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14321&blk_id=11496     A tea party was held in Hiyorigaoka Block 2 Temporary House.    This time we had a relaxing conversation over tea.     Also, IDRAC staff, who used to work as ... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:33:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14307&blk_id=11496     Yesterday, a tea party was held in Minami Sakai Block 6 Temporary House Meeting Room.    This tea party was hosted by the residents themselves.    We have also bee... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14209&blk_id=11496 In Ishinomaki, we spend New Year's Eve dinner with families,expressing gratitude for the past year and wishing well-being for the coming year.We call this event "Toshitori."During Toshito... Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:54:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14208&blk_id=11496 I would like to express my best wishes for you and your families in this coming year.In New Years, we make different kinds of Ozoni, vegetable soup with a rice cake served in New Years, in each reg... Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:32:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14203&blk_id=11496     The Great East Japan Earthquake, which occurred at 14:46 on Mar. 11th 2011, has caused tremendous destructions to the Tohoku region. Our hometown Ishinomaki w... Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:01:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14201&blk_id=11496     Here in Ishinomaki, everything has become somewhat busy in December.There are many year-end parties these days, and so restaurants in the city are full and they're short of taxis.&nbs... Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:25:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14200&blk_id=11496     I was given an opportunity to have a small speech in front of volunteers from Tokyo the other day, and was given the impression that many people from all over Japan are still looking ... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14179&blk_id=11496       "NPO Japan Heart," one of IDRAC-registered NGOs that has been carrying out medical volunteer mainly in Watanoha District since immediately after the disaster, has kin... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:50:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14178&blk_id=11496     "NPO Japan Heart," one of IDRAC-registered NGOs that has been carrying out medical volunteer mainly in Watanoha District since immediately after the disaster, has kindly ope... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:52:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14143&blk_id=11496     The land-line telephone of IDRAC head office, which was not working yesterday, has been recovered today.    We're very sorry for any inconvenience caused by this. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14142&blk_id=11496     Although we have reopened today, the landline phone is not working in the head office.    We have asked the NTT to recover the line, so please bear with us for a moment.&nbs... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14074&blk_id=11496     Today, we will hold this year's last council meeting.    All the volunteers working in Ishinomaki, please come to the meeting!    Monday, December 26th   &nbs... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:30:10 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=14073&blk_id=11496     It's only a few more days until the end of this year.    We'd like to announce the council's holidays.    From tomorrow, Tuesday, December 27th until Wednesday, Ja... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:13:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13983&blk_id=11496     Last week, IDRAC Chairman Ito has given a lecture at the Eco Product 2011, at Tokyo Big Site.     As many companies came to the lecture, he has given the lecture somewh... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:58:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13924&blk_id=11496     As one of the Three Oshu Sacred Places, with the saying "If you keep paying a visit for three years, you won't have to worry about money for the rest of your life," Mount Ki... Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:21:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13900&blk_id=11496     Today, we have held an outside Kataribe session as part of the "Genki☆Trip" carried out by the NGO On the Road.    The venue was Southern Beach Town (Minamihama Ch... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:08:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13856&blk_id=11496     This time, we'd like to introduce the "Craft" activity by the Megumi Japan, an IDRAC-registered NGO working in Ishinomaki since March.    The Craft team is in acti... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:49:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13832&blk_id=11496     Good morning everyone.    White snow is dancing around outside. Temperature has gone down by far.    The real winter has come!    All the volunteers work... Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:51:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13764&blk_id=11496     At the Eco Product 2011 in Tokyo Big Site, Chairman Ito of IDRAC will be, together with the Sumitomo Mitsubishi Financial Group and the Japan Research Institute United, having a discu... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:49:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13763&blk_id=11496     Planned by fishermen from the seaweed-popular Jusan Beach!    Recovery Festival "Kizuna" Appreciation Festival will be held in Kitakami!    "We cann... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:35:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13762&blk_id=11496     Today, "Digital Camera Class" was held at the council.    It was a lecture conference by Shinji Otsubo, the ex-photographer at the Nikon.    Three produc... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:17:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13759&blk_id=11496     This Saturday, we went to Maetsuna Beach at Oshika Peninsula to support the 22-people volunteer tour.    This time, it was fishery sand bag making.    This sand ba... Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:08:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13755&blk_id=11496     Yesterday, for the first time, presidents of neighborhood councils of temporary houses in Ishinomaki have gathered to hold a meeting.     Only few have established a ne... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13752&blk_id=11496     Yesterday and today, Nippon TV News Zero has interviewed IDRAC-registered organizations.    "Temporary Housing Salon" by JIM-Net, and "Farm Making" as pa... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:16:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13751&blk_id=11496     Yesterday, IDRAC staffs have participated in the DRT Lecture Conference - Disaster Relief Technical Volunteer Network -.    DRT is the network aiming to efficiencize and tec... Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:20:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13746&blk_id=11496     Currently 326 organizations are registered at our council.    This time, we'd like to introduce one of them, Ishinomaki Volunteer Support Base "Kizuna".  &nbs... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:29:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13742&blk_id=11496     Since last week, we have decided to add context of the discussions held in council meetings to the minutes, in addition to the number of people and the location of the activities.&nbs... Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:46:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13741&blk_id=11496     On November 30th, JICA Central Asia / Caucasus trainees have visited IDRAC and we have held a Kataribe session for them.    This time, Kataribe was Kiyogi Kitamura, Section ... Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:01:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13740&blk_id=11496     The below is this week's moving library schedule.Thursday, December 8th: Hashiura Elementary School 13:00 - 16:00Friday, December 9th: Ohara Elementary School 14:00 - 17:00*IDRAC logo... Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:26:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13739&blk_id=11496     IDRAC Chairman Ito will be lecturing at the "Eco Product 2011" held in Tokyo Big Site on Saturday, December 17th.- Time: Saturday, December 17th  10:30 - 12:20- Venue: ... Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13738&blk_id=11496     The pairs of smocks provided by the Maruishi Fab. have arrived to IDRAC in boxes!    We've sent them to 2 nurseries in Ishinomaki.     8 months after the disa... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:52:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13737&blk_id=11496     Today, the moving library went to the Hashiura Elementary School! Made shelves on the back of a truck!    Children used the library twice during the lunch break and aft... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:13:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13734&blk_id=11496     Yesterday the 3rd Oshika Network Meeting was held at the Ohara Community Center.    14 participant organizations. Same as the last meeting, we have shared each organization'... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:28:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13733&blk_id=11496     Ishinomaki Social Welfare Council / Ishinomaki Disaster Volunteer Center will be moving from Ishinomaki Senshu University Block 5 to Fudo Town.     Ishinomaki Disaster ... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:52:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13711&blk_id=11496     As one of Ishinomaki's famous hot spots, the Kinoya's big can always attracted the tourists.    In this blog, we'd like to tell you more about the big can itself. Curre... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:52:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13710&blk_id=11496     We'd like to introduce the special vehicles that played an important role in removing the big can from the street.     "Mercedez-Benz Zetros" with a bucket cr... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:01:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13700&blk_id=11496     On Saturday, the 26th, we have held the first Kataribe outside.    The venue was Mount Hiyori, where you can see one of the most severely damaged district of Ishinomaki.&nbs... Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:36:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13693&blk_id=11496     Today, we have gathered the volunteers to pull out the big can lying in the middle of street near the Hiyori Ohashi.    Pulling up from the above by the crane, the volunteer... Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:19:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13664&blk_id=11496     As we hold the "Ishinomaki Temporary Housing Salon Support Network Meeting" every Friday, it has reached 16th meeting on the 25th.    This time before starting the... Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:51:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13656&blk_id=11496     Today we have held tea party salons in two locations, Ichibantanichi West Block and Aoba West community room from 10:00 to 14:00.    Ichibantanichi was "Nameplate Craft... Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:53:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13652&blk_id=11496     Today, we have gathered all the organizations supporting home-sheltered disaster victims in Ishinomaki to discuss activity locations, activity content, future plans, and difficulties ... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:29:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13644&blk_id=11496     Today we have held the "Kataribe Session" in our head office.     The Kataribe this time was Mitsuharu Oshima (69).    On March 11th, he was around ... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:11:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13641&blk_id=11496     Yesterday, we have held the 2nd Oshika Network Conference.    Currently, representatives from 21 organizations working in the Oshika Peninsula have participated in the meeti... Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:47:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13638&blk_id=11496     Seeing the demand while carrying out Mud Busters activities, volunteers have started fishery support and agricultural support.    We have been sharing the information in the... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:29:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13637&blk_id=11496     Today we have had radio interview by the Ishinomaki Archives Project.    Chairman Shuki Ito has talked about the establishment of the council, activities of IDRAC-registered... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:11:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13636&blk_id=11496     IDRAC staff Bandai has given a lecture at the symposium "Thinking of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami" hosted by the Osaka University of Economics and Law on the ... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:59:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13584&blk_id=11496     Today on the 19th, "Ogatsu Tanako Yagai" has opened in the shopping street in Ogatsu, Ishinomaki City!    It's been 8 months since the shopping street was open in ... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:21:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13552&blk_id=11496     Iruka-san's plan to come to Kaihoku Elementary School to perform around summer time through IDRAC has finally realized today!    The Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery Sup... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:01:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13457&blk_id=11496     Today we have distributed the German Fashy Co.'s hot-water bottles, donated by the New Creation Co., Ltd. in Kyoto.     100 bottles for a tea party salon called "R... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:33:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13446&blk_id=11496     Today, we have held the 200th Council Meeting!    With the support from all of you, we have achieved to hold the 200 council meetings until now.    Thank you very ... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:57:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13439&blk_id=11496     The principal from the Urawa Gakuin has visited IDRAC the other day.    Since after the disaster, the principal has been teaching the students about "What we can do now... Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:51:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13441&blk_id=11496     We went to support the BBQ Party hosted by the district leader in the Ishinomaki North Iinogawa High School Second Ground Temporary Housing.It was warm and sunny, perfect weather for ... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:48:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13440&blk_id=11496     We have received the last activity report on the 12th typhoon relief work from the Wakayama Prefecture.    The continuous debris removal in the Kumano Town, Shingu City.&nbs... Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:10:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13478&blk_id=11496     We have collected the sand bags from the Golden Beach and cleaned up the fishery company site in Minato 3 District.     The dump truck that the Mikasa Environment Servi... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:40:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13438&blk_id=11496     Distribution of Food (Lunch boxes/Bread/Rice Balls, etc) and commodities has ended in Ishinomaki City on November 10th.    Mr Endo has been distributing food to home-shelter... Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:36:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13437&blk_id=11496     IDRAC Chairman Ito has given a lecture in the symposium hosted by the University of Tokyo and Harvard University on the topic "Lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake - Tsun... Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:16:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13436&blk_id=11496     Last Friday on 3rd of November, 20 people, both adults and children, were invited to the Vegalta Sendai - Sanfrecce Hiroshima game.with Hisato Sato from Sanfrecce Hiroshima  &nbs... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13420&blk_id=11496     We have received some photos of relief activities in Wakayama!After the morning meeting, to the field!!!! =>  =>     Currently we are working in Ku... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:34:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13419&blk_id=11496     Today, move-in to the last temporary housing in Onagawa Town has started.With this one being the last one, all the emergency temporary housing in Miyagi Prefecture has been built and ... Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:27:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13414&blk_id=11496     Special lecture hosted by the Zushi City Board of Education.    Shuki Ito and Yoshinori Bandai have attended the "Affected Area Now  Recovery Learned from "Mi... Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13413&blk_id=11496     Please notice that today's Ishinomaki Temporary Housing Salon Network Conference will be starting half an hour ealier, from 17:00.    We'd like to start with the topic &quot... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:13:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13345&blk_id=11496     IDRAC members and our colleagues have participated in the 10km section in the Shonan International Marathon that took place yesterday on the 3rd.    Ishinomaki City and Hira... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:43:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13344&blk_id=11496     The distribution of lunches and commodities to the communities, which has been continuously operated by the Ishinomaki City, will end on November 10th.    After the 10th, yo... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:34:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13310&blk_id=11496     Tomorrow's Council Meeting will start from 19:00.    "Temporary Housing Salon Network Conference" starts from 17:30 and we cannot make it earlier.    Eve... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:11:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13309&blk_id=11496     Today's "Tea Party Salon" was with the masseuses who came to volunteer from Tsuruoka Yamagata.     Next to the massage, we've had the popular "nameplate ... Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:03:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13286&blk_id=11496     The smocks that we have reported before.    This time we have sent them to the different nursery school.    This nursery was swept away by the tsunami,  &nbsp... Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:36:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13282&blk_id=11496     IDRAC carries out "Kataribe" session, in which our local staff member shares his/her own stories of the disaster to companies, organizations, volunteers.    The di... Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:16:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13281&blk_id=11496     Today we have carried out a major cleanup at the Arafune Beach located in the Yoshino Kumano National Park.    This place used to be the tourist hot-spot for the great scena... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:32:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13277&blk_id=11496     It was the 12th Temporary Housing Salon Network Conference yesterday.    This time, the theme was "Community within Temporary Housing"    It usually take... Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:26:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13275&blk_id=11496     The council meetings that we have been holding from 19:00, will be held from 18:00 starting next Monday on October 31st.    However, on Friday, we may not start earlier for ... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:10:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13274&blk_id=11496     The hand-made smocks have been donated from the Maruishi Fab.    They have kindly made 151 smocks of sizes from 90cm to 130cm.     We have sent them to the nu... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:41:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13256&blk_id=11496     The "Tea Party" that IDRAC holds regularly at temporary housings.    We have made this "Flag"    If this flag was set up around temporary house... Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:09:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13255&blk_id=11496     IDRAC has terminated the relief activity in Nachikatsuura Town, that we have carried out since mid-September, on October 17th as the Nachikatsuura Town Volunteer Center has closed on ... Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:48:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13230&blk_id=11496     As we have decided in the meeting today, we will not be holding any council meeting on Saturdays from next week.    Our head office will be open as usual, but there won't be... Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:34:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13224&blk_id=11496     Kanagawa Prefecture, Zushi City Board of Education has kindly invited our Chairman Ito and staff member Bandai to hold lectures in their educational conference.    Title: &q... Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:43:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13220&blk_id=11496     On the stage,Kurobune Japanese Drum Performance by the Ogatsu Town Date and Shishi Furyu by the Watanoha Shishi Furyu Jyuku and others from all over Japan have come to perform.&n... Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:04:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13209&blk_id=11496     Children Playground was also full of fun!      Since it was the recovery festival, our primary goal was to support the locals to gain profits by their own work, bu... Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:10:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13202&blk_id=11496     The 2nd report on the Orahono Recovery Festival.    On the morning of the festival, the Mayor Kameyama has come to cheer the festival before the opening and has given words ... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:51:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13197&blk_id=11496     It stopped raining before the festival, and the Orahono Recovery Festival was held in the sunny weather!     Booths for drinks, food, and goods. Many customers came ove... Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:11:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13188&blk_id=11496     The disaster volunteer in Ishinomaki was called the "Ishinomaki Model" and has gained many attentions from communities around Japan.    Now, a book on this "I... Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:32:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13165&blk_id=11496     IDRAC Chairman Ito has given a lecture at the Activity Report Conference hosted by the Peace Boat in Tokyo.     The 500 seats were filled within a few days of the regis... Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:48:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13132&blk_id=11496     It is sunny here in Ishinomaki, and the festival is full of people having fun, with the stage livening up as well.    The local goods, all of which we want so badly, were on... Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:02:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13124&blk_id=11496     We will be closing the council meeting today as we have the preparations for the Orahono Recovery Festival. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13106&blk_id=11496     The preparations for the Orahono Recovery Festival will be introduced live in the NHK tomorrow, October 13th.     Program: Information Palette Corner "Tsunagaru Ts... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:23:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13104&blk_id=11496     On October 11th, all the evacuation centers have been officially closed in Ishinomaki City.    Although some are staying in the temporary waiting rooms, the seven months lon... Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:58:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13103&blk_id=11496     As you all have been waiting for it, the "Orahono Recovery Festival - Ishinomaki/Onagawa/Higashi Matsuhima -" will be held this Sunday at the Ishinomaki City Civic Gymnasium... Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:45:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13102&blk_id=11496     Ishinomaki Senshu University has hosted the annual "Sekiho Festival" over two days on October 9th and 10th, and the open campus, stage events, and food stalls were held.&nbs... Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:08:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13094&blk_id=11496     I have been to the 311 Marugoto Archive Symposium "Records of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Its Use" which was held in the Tono City. As IDRAC also carries out the Kat... Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:09:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13087&blk_id=11496     Every week we hold the temporary housing salon network conference for the organizations hosting tea parties and such in temporary housing, and those organizations that are actively do... Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:49:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13086&blk_id=11496     The preparations of the October 16th  "Orahono Recovery Festival - Ishinomaki/Onagawa/Higashi Matsushima -" are in a steady progress.    We have held the Exec... Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:02:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13083&blk_id=11496     On September 30th, IDRAC Chairman Ito has been to the symposium of the Tokiwa International Victimology Institute as a panelist.    Also, the Victimology Institute Deputy Di... Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:11:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13054&blk_id=11496     Among the various relief activities in the Nachikatsuura Town, we had carried out the waste sorting.    Some places were filled with so many wastes and debris that you canno... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:10:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13045&blk_id=11496     Yesterday they have held the sports day at the Ishinomaki City Kazuma Nursery.    The Kazuma Nursery is the memorial nursery where the volunteers have cleaned the mud and re... Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=13038&blk_id=11496     IDRAC has been doing relief work in the Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama, since September 12th. Two volunteer staffs, both Ishinomaki citizens, have come back last week.    The ... Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:22:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12997&blk_id=11496     Today, the Mikasa Environment Service has kindly donated us a dump truck.    The truck that was sent all the way from Fukuoka has messages of encouragement from elementary s... Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:52:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12888&blk_id=11496     Although the 15th typhoon has devasted the city in addition to the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, we'd like to invite you all to the Orahono Recovery Festival. <Orah... Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:31:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12972&blk_id=11496     We have decided to extend the public bath services, which were initially to be closed on September 30th, to operate until October 11th.    The change in the opening hours th... Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:37:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12971&blk_id=11496     IDRAC has hosted a flower-arrangement, tea party at the temporary housing in the Aoba Nishi.     Although it is a small temporary housing, many of them did not know eac... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:34:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12916&blk_id=11496     Although it is a while ago, this is how Onagawa was last weekend.    It has also suffered from the mud from the mountains.    Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:23:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12906&blk_id=11496     This is the Niiyama Beach at the Oshika Peninsula, the town that was said to suffered most from the 15th Typhoon in the Disaster Response Headquarters Meeting.    ... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:59:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12900&blk_id=11496     Today's Disaster Response Headquarters Meeting was divided into two sections, one for the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami and the other one for the 15th Typhoon. In the 15th T... Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:25:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12887&blk_id=11496     The situation in the Inai District, where the 15th Typhoon has also hit.    The area around the Inai Elementary School is flooded, and even two days after the typhoon the wa... Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:37:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12881&blk_id=11496     The 15th Typhoon has left great damages to the city, and the Ogino Beach area of the Oshika Peninsula was even reported to have some floodings in the buildings. The highways are curre... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:02:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12875&blk_id=11496     7:05 this morning, the evacuation advisory was removed from the Ishinomaki region.    Due to the flood damages in many areas, the "Kizuna no Yu" at the Tachimachi ... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:34:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12874&blk_id=11496     Half a year has passed today since the 1st NPO Assistance Network Conference, the origin of IDRAC and the start of the "Ishinomaki Model."    Counting from March 2... Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:41:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12873&blk_id=11496     Even after half a year has passed since the disaster, many various volunteers from all over the world are coming in to Ishinomaki, playing the great role in the reconstruction and rec... Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12870&blk_id=11496     IDRAC members are currently working relief activities in the Wakayama Prefecuture.     Due to the rain we halted the activity the day before yesterday, but last night t... Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:41:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12865&blk_id=11496     Today we have started the major cleanup of more than 100 volunteers at the Watanoha Beach where huge logs and debris are left all over the place.    The one who will be cutt... Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:17:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12822&blk_id=11496     Fortunately it has stopped raining in Ishinomaki, and except for the Kahoku District evacuation advisories were called off.    Although we planned to carry out hot meal deli... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:13:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12820&blk_id=11496     Additional evacuation advisories and road closures have been made to the following areas:    <Updated at 10:00 PM>  - Designated Shelter: Kuwagara Life Center&nbs... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:35:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12815&blk_id=11496     Since evacuation advisory was made again by the Disaster Response Headquarters a while ago, we will be cancelling today's council meeting as well as the Recovery Festival Coordination... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:05:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12812&blk_id=11496     Due to the 15th Typhoon, warnings for heavy rain, flood, strong wind, and high tide are made in the Ishinomaki region.    Also, the Disaster Response Headquarters has given ... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:45:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12810&blk_id=11496     We have humbly joined the tea party that was held by the JIM-Net, the IDRAC-registered medical organization, in the Kahoku Temporary Housing.    Measuring the blood pressure... Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:30:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12803&blk_id=11496     September 14th was the last working day for the "Tick Busters" that have been working for 3 months and half.    The last work was the cleaning of the Watanoha Elem... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:15:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12800&blk_id=11496     Zetros have been actively working since their arrival in May, but this time they're involved in the debris removal that ordinary vehicles cannot.The venue is a beach in Watanoha.The b... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:43:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12790&blk_id=11496     We have received the disaster relief request from the Nachikatsuura Town that has suffered huge damages from the 12th typhoon.    Some of those who had been working with us ... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:32:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12688&blk_id=11496     As it has been announced on the Ishinomaki Disaster Volunteer Center, the Ishinomaki Senshu University Tent Site will be closed on Friday, September 30th.     Also it w... Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:53:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12762&blk_id=11496     Today there was an event at the Kaihoku Elementary School hosted by their PTA and NPO Camper. We have also participated and after cleanups, gave moments of silence to the lost lives o... Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:52:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12759&blk_id=11496     We'd like to change the opening hours of the pubic baths in Fudo Town and Ai Plaza on Sunday.    Mon-Fri: 16:00-21:00    Sun       : 13:00-19:00&nbs... Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:39:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12751&blk_id=11496     Today, with the help of Ishinomaki Senshu University, we have held the "Nameplate Workshop" for those organizations involved in temporary housing support.    The l... Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:41:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12738&blk_id=11496     At the public bath in Fudo Town which IDRAC has constructed, there is a "captain" who always helped us with cleaning.    She is an elementary school student who li... Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:46:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12704&blk_id=11496     One of the biggest challenges now is relief assistance with focus on industrial recovery, but it is also difficult for NPOs due to the limited fund as weel as the difficulties with ma... Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:09:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12650&blk_id=11496     We have closed council meetings on Sundays a few weeks ago, and this time we will also be closing council meetings on Wednesdays.    Our head office is open on Wednesdays as... Mon, 05 Sep 2011 23:34:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12647&blk_id=11496     Last weekend, when company volunteers came over, we have hosted "Kataribe Time."     Since central Ishinomaki no longer has much debris, it is becoming harder... Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:46:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12646&blk_id=11496     "Don't be fooled by news!" the Asahi Newstar program which you can view through skyperfectv or cabletv will be showing the interview with Chairman Ito at the following time.... Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12632&blk_id=11496     A warning over heavy rainfalls and floods was made in Ishinomaki region.Due to the approaching of the year's 12th typhoon, Ishinomaki Disaster Volunteer Center will be closed on the 2... Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:48:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12631&blk_id=11496     We have held our 150th council meeting today on August 30th.We'd like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the 150 meetings we have held since March.     H... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:33:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12627&blk_id=11496     Currently in Ishinomaki, Disaster Response Headquarter Meeting is held every Monday, with the City Mayor as the Headquarter President.     IDRAC has also been participa... Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:37:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12615&blk_id=11496     Fireworks Festival for Kids was held today by the Amour Ishinomaki, the relief NGO established in Ishinomaki immediately after the disaster, which has been continuously carrying out m... Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:35:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12609&blk_id=11496     Today I have been to Sendai to attend the Disaster Recovery Assistance Coordinator Seminar hosted by the Miyagi Prefectural Social Welfare Council.    The "Disaster Rec... Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:15:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12603&blk_id=11496     Although we have officially opened the service on 22nd, today on 26th we've had over 100 users for each public bath (Fudo-no-Yu and Kizuna-no-Yu).    Volunteers may also use... Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:01:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12597&blk_id=11496     I went to support the photo cleaning at Fukuchi Sports Training Center today.    Here in Fukuchi, they gather all the goods and photos that were found during debris removal ... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:17:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12570&blk_id=11496     Since we haven't written a blog about the Tick Busters, we'd like to introduce the activities of the Tick Busters which have been continuously working since its establishment in June.... Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:15:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12567&blk_id=11496     On August 21st, Chairman Ito has held a lecture in the Science Festival for Youth at the San Juan Bautista.    With the theme "Recover As Hayabusa," there was an e... Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:23:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12552&blk_id=11496     On August 22nd, we have established a new program committee "Temporary Housing Salon."This is the newest program committee since the Tick Busters was founded in June.Within ... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12550&blk_id=11496     We'd like to talk a bit more about the Kawabiraki Toro Nagashi on July 31st.    With 10,000 lanterns, it was the largest scale in Japan.    Not many medias have re... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:08:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12541&blk_id=11496  Our chairman Mr. Ito will give a lecture at Science Festival for Youth held Saint Juen building in Watanoha area.  Mr. Ito will give a speech about  " volunteer activities afte... Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:32:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12543&blk_id=11496  Thanks to everyone who helped us, we could finished installing construction of Public Bathes.We start Public bathing service from 22nd tomorrow.<places> Fudo-no-Yu (at municipal as... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:49:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12540&blk_id=11496 Today we had a strong earthquake on  off Fukushima at 14:36.   In Ishinomaki we had magnitude 5.Tunami Alert was issued but at 15:15 it was canceled.Aftershock is continuing. All reg... Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:27:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12539&blk_id=11496 We started constructing two public baths (in compounds of an assembly halland a sports and recreational center called Ai Plaza.)     IDRAC is going to assist Public bathing service, which... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:50:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12432&blk_id=11496 Today we started the Council Meeting again.We had many different meetings today. Such as Ishinomaki Genki Matsuri Meeting and Ishinomaki Disaster Response Meeting. We start again busy activiti... Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:47:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12416&blk_id=11496 This is the 66th year of the anniversary after the WWII ended today,15th of August in the middle of Obon holidays.Sometimes the scenery after Tsunami refers to the scene of the devastation after th... Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:41:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12415&blk_id=11496 Let’s go back to the story of Kawabiraki Festival which was held on 1st of August.  On the day of the festival, “Fukkou Mikoshi” ,or portable shrine which was made of debris,... Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:22:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12414&blk_id=11496  Today we had visitors from Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corps. in our office.After our meeting, they went to Oginohama, Oshika Peninsula for inspecting Zetros and Unimog ... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:14:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12506&blk_id=11496     Today on August 10th, we have held the first Ishinomaki Temporary Housing Support Network Conference for the IDRAC-registered organizations.    Ishinomaki Social Welfare Cou... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12388&blk_id=11496   We sent our relief party to Kaneyama, Fukushima. Kaneyama  was hit by heavy rainfall and suffered flood damage . Ships were drifted, bridges were fallen down, houses were flooded above ... Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:20:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12387&blk_id=11496 One of our staffs from IDRAC made a short special documentary of Kawabiraki Festival and showed it in the meeting.   Thanks to Hyogoppe who donated a wonderful video camera and a wide-screen T... Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:56:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12358&blk_id=11496     During the Obon, from Saturday, August 13th to Tuesday, August 16th we will not hold council meetings as many organizations do not have any activity in these four days. Please coordin... Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:06:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12249&blk_id=11496     The finale of the 2011 Ishinomaki Kawabiraki Festival was the fireworks that were donated from all over Japan.    Although it was about a third of the usual amount, it was h... Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:05:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12209&blk_id=11496     Our Chairman, who has been to Niigata himself for the emergency relief work of the Niigata / Fukushima Record Rainfall, has come back a few days ago.    We have donated shov... Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:19:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12207&blk_id=11496     After the Kawabiraki Festival, we have carried a major cleanup and waste sorting around the Nigiwai Koryu Square together with the local Ishinomaki Middle School students.  ... Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:36:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12202&blk_id=11496     On August 1st, in the Nigiwai Koryu Square where we used as the stage event venue, we had opened up booths around the stage.    Those booths presented photos and activities ... Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:58:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12183&blk_id=11496     On August 1st, in addition to the main stage held by the Kawabiraki Executive Committee on the Tachimachi Street, IDRAC and IDRAC-registered organizations have also hosted a stage eve... Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:34:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12159&blk_id=11496     Watching the beautiful lanterns slowly floating down the river as the sun set down, we silently prayed for the repose of the lost lives of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Family, fri... Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:01:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12133&blk_id=11496     The 3-ton and 4-ton trucks that we have packed last night with material aids.    Our chairman himself has left with the two trucks to Sanjo.     This noon the... Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:57:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12134&blk_id=11496     Today, Toro Nagashi was held as part of the Kawabiraki Festival, and 10,000 lanterns were floated down the Kitakami River.     Seeing the lanterns flowing on the river,... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:35:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12132&blk_id=11496     Ishinomaki Disaster Recovery Assistance Council was established with objectives to help Ishinomaki recover from the Great East Japan Earthquake as well as to support recovery from the... Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:59:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12131&blk_id=11496     We have visited the Self Defense Force, which is about to retreat from Ishinomaki  and other cities of the Miyagi Prefecture, and have given a letter of appreciation to the regim... Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:42:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12093&blk_id=11496     Today, we have finally gathered a total of 520 gas lighters for the Kawabiraki!     Thank you very much for everyone who has donated us the lighters:Hyogoppe KizunaP&am... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:02:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12084&blk_id=11496     July 27th. Today was the last day of the public bathing service by the Self Defense Force.    At the one next to the Fire Department, 1,500 people used to come everyday in M... Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:21:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12075&blk_id=11496     IDRAC-registered organizations have formed one team to make floats for the Toro Nagashi at the Kawabiraki Festival.     Spending only three days, the mixed team has cre... Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:08:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12050&blk_id=11496     Yesterday and today, as a disaster recovery supporting charity event, "TBC Summer Festival" was held at the Ishinomaki Senshu University.     The stage was bu... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:21:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12031&blk_id=11496     Today the Ishinomaki Sports Association has hosted "Disaster Recovery Fureai* Kizuna** Sports Festival" at the Ishinomaki Senshu University and some IDRAC-register... Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:02:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=12007&blk_id=11496     Today, as the additional aid by the Nippon Foundation, the Daimler's Zetros from Mitsubishi Fuso has arrived here! (See also the article on the previous two)    This Zetros ... Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:21:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11995&blk_id=11496     Unlike yesterday's strong wind, today's weather was rather calm, but cold.    It even reached 34℃ last week; but yesterday the min. was 17℃ and the max. was 25℃, and today&n... Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:36:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11992&blk_id=11496     Due to the strong winds caused by the typhoon, many volunteer activities were suspended today.     Some tent poles were broken, and so some volunteers dissassembled the... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:01:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11901&blk_id=11496      Half a month until the 88th Ishinomaki Kawabiraki Festival. This time, unlike usual years, the festival is held to be a memorial day for all the lost lives from the Great East J... Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:07:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11927&blk_id=11496     I participated as a volunteer in the last week's Canoe Days at the Oshika Peninsula's Ohara Beach.    It was almost the highest tide and the shore cliff was submerged, with ... Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:29:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11948&blk_id=11496     As the Typhoon Ma-on is approaching eastern Japan, we are alerting volunteers for the strong winds and heavy rains.  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11946&blk_id=11496     Since we no longer hold a council meeting on Sundays, we have slightly changed the council meetings on Mondays.    As usual, we hold council meetings from 7 pm, but we will ... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:24:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11907&blk_id=11496     As the 4th health-related seminar (the first one by the Japanese Red Cross on food poisoning prevention and the previous two on sanitary reform), the Fit Test Research Society has kin... Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:51:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11897&blk_id=11496     Summer. A perfect season for beaches, fireworks, and watermelons in Japan. But, as people go out more often for festivals, thousands of insects also come out more to party around.&nbs... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:46:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11891&blk_id=11496     As one of the preparations for the 88th Ishinomaki Kawabiraki Festival, we need lighters for the Toro Nagashi.    Various organizations have already donated us some lighters... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11883&blk_id=11496     Starting today, the three-day "Canoe Days" have been launched for the second time to carry out debris removal around the sea.    The last time was clean-up around ... Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:57:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11788&blk_id=11496     On July 1st, staff reassignment has been carried out in Ishinomaki City Council, and in order to manage the facilities of temporary housing, "Temporary Housing Operational Manage... Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:20:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11877&blk_id=11496      Exactly four months, a third of a year, have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake.    In today's Disaster Response Headquarters Meeting, which is hel... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:10:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11815&blk_id=11496     As we have less than one month until the Kawabiraki* Festival (July 31st and August 1st), we have held the 5th Kawabiraki Festival Coordination Meeting with 12 organizations today.&nb... Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:14:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11874&blk_id=11496     Today at 9:57A.M., a 7.1 magnitude earthquake has occurred at the Sanriku Oki. Due to the tsunami advisory, the volunteers who were working around the coastal area have halted th... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:19:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11873&blk_id=11496     Because the main server was down, our website was unreachable for a while today.    We're sorry for any inconvenience caused. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:48:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11832&blk_id=11496     Today is Tanabata*.    We've had a small Tanabata Festival at the "Ai Plaza," a health centre where we currently use as the central Ishinomaki cleanup base.&n... Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:55:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11872&blk_id=11496     There will be no Council Meeting this Sunday, July 10th.    Due to a fewer participants, we have decided to close Council Meeting on Sundays, to encourage NPO/NGO ... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:33:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11863&blk_id=11496     Mr. Jeremy Browne, Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the UK, and Mr. David Warren, HM Ambassador to Japan, have visited Ishinomaki today.  ... Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:29:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11803&blk_id=11496     Today, the local Ogatsu Recovery Market Executive Committee has hosted the "2nd Ogatsu Recovery Market" in front of the Ishinomaki City Ogatsu Government Branch.  &nbsp... Sat, 02 Jul 2011 23:24:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11821&blk_id=11496     Hyogoppe Kizuna has donated us 2 boxes of insect repellent goods today.     With the insect-ful summer approaching soon, our Tick Busters Program Committee members will... Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:07:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11811&blk_id=11496     We have created a new section on the IDRAC website!～Food Distribution Information～ For those engaged in food distribution, please see the section.  Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:23:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11810&blk_id=11496     Three-party meeting with Self Defense Force and City Council has been held every Monday since a week after the disaster. With Self Defense Force's completion of material aids and meal... Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:02:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11795&blk_id=11496     This Tuesday, Mold & Tick Lesson has been held for the Tick Busters Program Committee members.    Coincidentally both mold and tick specialists came over on the same day... Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:58:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11760&blk_id=11496     Daimler's 2-ton damp truck has arrived here.    Driven by the president...the VIP, himself.    These trucks are received by the Nippon Foundation and operated by t... Sun, 29 May 2011 11:12:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11755&blk_id=11496     Today, the Daimler has kindly donated us four 2-ton damp trucks through the Nippon Foundation. With the 3-ton container truck that arrived here 4 days ago, we have received a total of... Tue, 10 May 2011 23:47:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11730&blk_id=11496     We should have posted this yesterday, but we had our 100th council meeting yesterday!!    Clapping and "Otsukaresamadeshita*" greetings after each Council General ... Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:51:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11719&blk_id=11496     Today at the Ishinomaki Senshu University, which has been a great help providing the facilities for the volunteers and the NPOs in Ishinomaki, our Chairman Shuki Ito has given a ... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:50:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11700&blk_id=11496     Yesterday at the Disaster Response Headquarter, it was announced that the city's meal delivery, which has been carried out by the Self-Denfense Force, has been halted yesterday. From ... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:39:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11650&blk_id=11496     Watanoha Genki* Festival was held yesterday from 10 am to 7 pm.    Despite the rain, many people showed up and had fun together, including the mayor and some politician... Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:28:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11611&blk_id=11496      Today, on June 26th, we, Ishinomaki Disaster Recovery Assistance Council Inc., have officially opened an English website!!!    With the increasing number of foreign co... Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11712&blk_id=11496     Today, the Tsukuba Gakuen Rotary Club has kindly visited us to donate relief funds.     They have already donated us a total of 8 cars, and this time they have provided... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:28:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11696&blk_id=11496      Yesterday, through Nippon Foundation, special vehicles donated by the Daimler have arrived here: 1 Unimog and 2 Zetros.    Both vehicles can climb up steep slopes and ... Fri, 20 May 2011 08:44:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11620&blk_id=11496     As June is almost ending, it is getting hotter and hotter in Ishinomaki. Those futons and blankets from the shelters have been there for more than three months now, and they're starti... Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:58:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11638&blk_id=11496    Ms. Kubota visited us all the way from Yokohama with relief goods.She has kindly donated us her car. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0900 http://gambappe.ecom-plat.jp/index.php?module=blog&eid=11609&blk_id=11496     Tomorrow, on June 26th, at Watanoha Elementary School, "Watanoha Genki Festival" will be held by the On the Road, the IDRAC-registered NPO.    More than 30 shops f... Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0900