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Life Onboard |
LAST UPDATE
January 10, 2006
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| December 31, 2005 |
In Pictures – Photo Tour I of Life Onboard |
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An expert in a variation of Chinese traditional medicine known in Japanese as Kai Igaku, health adviser Taniguchi Kayo will be onboard until Mombasa, Kenya, providing workshops on her field of knowledge. Kai Igaku, which roughly translates into Holistic Medicine, focuses on the basis of self-stimulating certain pressure points throughout our bodies to aid in the healing and preservation of our internal organs and life systems. |
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During her late teens, current Peace Boat staff member Ue Yasuho became inspired to raise awareness regarding the atrocities of land mines as well as contributing to their eradication. Her first involvement came about via Peace Boat’s Mine Abolition Campaign (P-MAC) and, by participating in the 37th Global Voyage, during which she witnessed first-hand the horrendous effects of such weapons during a study tour to Cambodia. On return to Japan, Yasuho developed what she refers to as a “mobile classroom” with the objective of educating children and adults about land mines, as well as raising funds for the cause. Amazingly, she completed a 5-month journey from Hokkaido to Okinawa by bicycle on her own, enlightening and inspiring everyone within her path. Having recently published a book, 21-year old Yasuho presented a lecture and video outlining the details of her journey and shared her knowledge about the issue of land mines. |
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Based on the principle of Ying and Yang, where contrasting forces combine to create harmony, the ancient Chinese martial art of T’ai Chi has evolved into a fusion of exercise and meditation, where slow, flowing and relaxed actions combine to create a single continuous movement. Throughout the voyage, and as the sun rises, Peace Boat staff member Ms. Higa leads dozens of participants willing to learn the methods in which to practice this beautifully fluid martial art. |
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During our three-month journey, a small team of talented volunteer staff stands out as it holds significant responsibility for smooth and effective communication during the voyage. Known as Communication Coordinators (CCs), these 12 young people facilitate interaction among participants, guest educators, as well as staff members, by providing both oral and written translation between Japanese and English or Japanese and Spanish. Their work is not limited to assignments onboard, as they play a critical role in the various ports of call. In this photo, Chieko Azuma, Maiko Ando, and Yuki Takayama provide live translation during an onboard lecture. |
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New Year’s celebrations in Japan provide an interesting insight to its unique culture. Unlike many western cultures, where the climax of the celebration occurs on New Year’s Eve, traditional Japanese celebrations at sunrise on the first day of January are very important. Another New Year’s Day tradition is the pounding of rice into a paste, known as Mochi tsuki. Peace Boat participants were able to join in this Japanese tradition while the ship sailed through the South China Sea. |
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