London’s 101 Thai Kitchen recently arranged a special cooking course with proceeds going to support Aid For Japan. The classes had been organised for people keen to learn the art of preparing Thai dishes in the style of Isaan cuisine. … Read More
On a recent visit to the Fukushima region of Japan, Aid For Japan founder Akemi Solloway caught up with developments. On the 1st April we gathered at Fukushima railway station and took the bus to Hanamiyama Park for cherry blossom … Read More
Enjoy Japanese cuisine, celebrate anime, manga and Studio Ghibli at this special event on the 21st May 2017 organised by Geek Girl Brunch. Proceeds from this event will go to Aid For Japan. This event is being organised by the … Read More
Aid For Japan is pleased to have support from TransIndus, a travel agency that takes care to ensure their holidays have a positive impact on the countries that they visit. This includes support for schools, communities and conservation initiatives. The … Read More
This year saw the 6th Anniversary of the 2011 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami. It provided an opportunity to pause and reflect on the losses that the country had faced, but also the optimism of building for the future. To commemorate the anniversary, … Read More
It’s not surprising that Thai cooking presents some of the tastiest food available. Now London’s 101 Thai Kitchen is offering an opportunity for you to learn the art of preparing some of these dishes in the style of Isaan cuisine. … Read More
On 11th March 2011, a disaster unlike any seen in modern times swept across Japan, claiming almost 20,000 lives and creating over 300,000 refugees in the Tohoku region. Among these were 236 children who lost everything – their homes and … Read More
2016 proved to be an eventful year for Aid For Japan, marked by the 5th Anniversary of the tragic earthquake/tsunami that had led to the charity’s formation back in 2011. But 2016 brought with it some unexpected support and assistance … Read More
Earlier this month, Manchester hosted the third Doki Doki Festival – an annual event celebrating both traditional and modern Japanese culture. “doki doki” is a Japanese phrase that refers to the sound of the heart beating, usually used in the … Read More
One of Aid For Japan’s regular tasks revolves around visits to Japan to forge partnerships and also to help raise awareness of the charity and its goals. In the autumn months, Aid For Japan founder Akemi Solloway flew out with … Read More