Extract from Shiori Ito’s second book about her “English Mum” Akemi Tanaka Journalist Shiori Ito rose to prominence in Japanese society after she went public with her rape case against a high-profile man. Shiori Ito has been called the face … Read More
It is with great sadness that we must announce that after developing cancer, Akemi Tanaka passed away recently. Akemi had been ill for some time, but had made the conscious decision to continue working to promote those ideals that she … Read More
Commemorating Ten Years… On 11th March, Aid For Japan will be hosting a Japanese online cultural fair to mark the ten year anniversary of the charity. We also wish to commemorate ten years passing since the Great East Japan Earthquake … Read More
On the 11th March 2011, the east coast of Japan was struck by an undersea earthquake and subsequent tsunami. As well as the loss of life, hundreds of children also lost their parents and families. The charity Aid For Japan … Read More
This November saw the return of the annual Doki Doki (“heartbeat”) Japanese Culture Festival (http://www.dokidokifestival.com) in Manchester. Once again, Doki Doki welcomed Akemi as a guest speaker – and also featured Aid For Japan as the event’s selected charity. Akemi … Read More
My first book The Power Of Chowa is published this September. Chowa is a Japanese concept that is often translated as ‘harmony’, but more accurately means ‘the search for balance’. Chowa is both a philosophy and a set of practices … Read More
Aid For Japan founder Akemi Tanaka has been recognised for her work with the charity by the Prime Minister as part of the Points Of Light campaign. Points of Light are outstanding individual volunteers – people who are making a … Read More
Japanese cultural lecturer, Akemi Tanaka, will explain the history and philosophy of the Japanese Tea ceremony dating from 15th century. She will teach you how to eat Japanese sweets and drink powdered tea (Macha). All the proceeds will be donated … Read More
As part of Aid For Japan’s fundraising initiatives, Akemi Tanaka stages Japanese cultural events throughout the year. The Japanese Tea Ceremony is always a popular event, with Akemi explaining the history of the tradition, which dates back to the 15th … Read More
Akemi Tanaka will be a guest at the forthcoming Doki Doki Manchester Japanese Festival on the 11th November. The organisers of the event have selected Aid For Japan as their charity of choice for this year’s festival. Akemi Tanaka will … Read More