Meguro UNESCO Short News
'Letter of Thanks' from Minister of Justice
for our cooperation with 'Dokusho no megumi Movement'
The Justice Minister acknowledged one of our activities, donating foreign
books to the convicts from other countries in the Tochigi Prison. We have
been doing this for about 10 years in cooperation with the 'Dokusho no
megumi Movement'. On November 19, together with other publishers, we received
a Letter of Thanks from Minister of Justice Mayumi Moriyama at the Japan
Publishers Club (6 Hukuro-chou, Sinjuku-ku). We would like to thank all
who have helped us, either as a Member or a Friendship Member. Thank you
very much.
Note: What is the 'Dokusho no megumi Movement'? (Co-organizers: Tokyo Publication
Cooperative and Japan Publishers Club). They have carried out this activity
for 50 years (as of 2001) as part of the Reading Campaign. The number of
books donated has reached 128million, all of which have been given out
of goodwill mainly by the publication industry. Thus it is now a highly
appreciated nationwide movement. Junko Ashida
Chairperson of the International Support Activities Committee
Mr. Ortega, Director of WFUCA visits Meguro UNESCO Association
The Director of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers and Associations
(WFUCA), Paul Ortega from
Spain, who had come to Japan for 'The 1st World TERAKOYA Conference' held in Kyoto, visited the Meguro UNESCO Association on December 6. At Moriya Kyouiku Kaikan, Chairperson Kato explained our activities to him with help from interpreter Ms. Kawakami. He was astonished to learn of our bilingual monthly short news and asked some questions at a Japanese class. Finally he said, "Meguro represents UNESCO's spirit better than the Headquarters in Paris!" which of course made us feel proud. We are again determined to contribute to the
world by making use of our homepage.
Picture Above: Participating in a class Picture Below: At a Japanese class,
Mr. Paul Ortega, with the child of a student from Kazakhstan on his lap,
together with Chairperson Kato and other staff. Mr. Paul Ortega is also
Chairperson of the Spain UNESCO Club. He seemed to enjoy talking with Mr.
Toyama, who went as a representative to the 'World Youth Conference of
UNESCO' held in Spain
Director Hashimoto
44th UNESCO Art Exhibition
Date: November 21(Wed.)- 25(Sun.)
Place: Kumin Gallery of Meguro Museum of Art![](183-5bijuts)
Drawings, handicrafts, calligraphic work and pictures exhibited: In addition
to the usual contributions by Meguro UNESCO registered artists and members,
the Japan UNESCO Association provided drawings by children from around
the country, exhibited as 'Show the Treasures of our Town by Drawing'.
(See the picture right). Work by Hiraguchi Taira, an artist and member
living in Himonya, Meguro-ku, who had passed away just before the exhibition
began, and picture panels of Miyoshi Kazuyoshi, a photographer, were also
exhibited
29th UNESCO Charity Concert
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A Jazz Concert by Kenichi Sonoda and Dixie Kings was a great success |
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Date: November 16 (Fri.) 18:30-
Place: Meguro City Center Hall
Beginning with 'Raise the Anchor' and ending with 'The Saint's March',
they gave such an exciting show that we almost forgot the time! We enjoyed
their performance immensely.
Net Sales of \218860 will be donated to the World Terakoya Movement. Thank
you.。