Our friends run a English school called Green Hills and they also have a charity shop where they sell fair trade goods that are made in Japan and in many other countries.
Last night this kind couple hosted a charity auction. Family, friends and students donated used and new items and after the bidding was done, 160000 yen (almost $2000 Canadian) was raised. The money was then donated to Red Cross Japan to help those impacted by the tsunami that happened in northeastern Japan only 10 days ago.
A few of us talked about how lucky we are to be living in Hokkaido where we have food, fuel, clean air, heat, water... The charity event was a good community builder and a way for us to help our Japanese neighbours.
Thanks Ryan and Kyoko!
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The night was made so much better by the two of you being there. You made many insightful comments about the importance of the night. To think that it was also a fun gathering makes for a great memory. I was tempted to outbid you for the chocolate. Is it too late to join your oyako class around Easter time? Elvis is King, Kyoko and Ryan
If you had outbid me for the chocolates...the night may not have been quite so much fun.
But Ryan, if you want to join the Easter hunt...you may have trouble fighting off a few super fit tNt Adventures kids! Especially if you keep your beautiful sumo wresting bodyguard at home!
Gambate ne! ;)
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