Akemi’s book issued as paperback The 2019 publication of The Power Of Chowa presented an opportunity for readers to experience the Japanese wisdom of chowa, a fresh perspective on how to live, new ways both to make space and find … Read More
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
Akemi features as an interview as part of the Tsunagu/Connect project. Tsunagu/Connect is a multi-phased, multi-year project that explores the lives of Japanese women living in the UK since 1945. Starting the spring of 2020, it has gathered oral histories … Read More
“‘In Japan, when you turn 60, you are reborn.’ So Akemi Tanaka told us in 2019, when she not only celebrated her 60th birthday, but also got married and published her book The Power of Chōwa: Finding Your Balance Using … Read More
Akemi’s book The Power of Chōwa continues to do amazing things. Recently, a concept design for the book was entered in the prestigious D&AD awards (design and art direction awards) and won in the specialist books cover design category. Designer Jonathan Harper had … 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
The story of journalist and activist Shiori Ito is one close to Akemi’s heart. Journalist Shiori Ito was raped by a more senior member of her profession, as determined by the Civil Court in Tokyo on December 18, 2019. A symbolic figure for Women’s … Read More
The Power Of Chowa has now been commissioned for a Spainish language edition. The Spanish publishing company, Kitsune Books, invited me to Barcelona and Madrid from in February to promote the book. I had many interviews including with Spanish national … 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
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