Manga Jiman Competition 2012

The Embassy of Japan launches a manga-writing competition. The theme is GANBARE!　ガンバレ！

http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/en/event/manga/2012/manga_jiman_12.html

Manga Wall @ Japan Matsuri 18th September 2011 London

For those of you who live in London or closeby. Join Japan Matsuri on the 18th of Spetember.

There will be a Manga Wall:

"An amazing chance for you to draw your own Manga on a massive canvas.
You will also have an opportunity to draw or write a message of support forthe tsunami survivors."

For details check:

http://japanmatsuri.com/

AKARI LANTERN PROJECT - 10 & 11 September 2011

Here is a very nice follow-up of the series of Charity events in London.

Now you have the chance to use your manga designs and show them to everyone!

"Come and make your own pin badge and show your support for the children of the Tohoku region of Japan. Your badge can have your name written in Japanese, manga designs, or simply the Akari Lantern Project logo."

http://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/japanuk150/events/andmore/Akari_Project2011.html

Messages from Japan Expo ジャパンエキスポからのメッセージ

Last week-end the largest manga/anime/games/Japanese culture festival in Europe (more than 200,000 visitors), Japan Expo, took place in Paris. Many  participants expressed their messages of support for Japan by writing and drawing on a specially prepared board. I took a few photos which you can see below. I found them very heartwarming and I wanted to share them with you.

ヨーロッパの最大の日本文化・漫画・アニメ・ゲームイベント（ ジャパンエキスポ）が先週末パリで開催された。ジャパンエキスポは２０万人以上の参加者を引き寄せた。多くの参加者はホワイトボードに「日本、頑張れ」のメッセージを書いた。とても温かい気持ちだと思ったから写真を撮ってきた。

Japan Expo http://www.japan-expo.com/en/

 ジャパンエキスポ http://nihongo.japan-expo.com/

'It's time to smile' by Mary Ross

'Together' by Rajni

"Ganbatte Nihon" by Jessica Rasoanaivo