She has launched the Kaki Tree Project Executive Committee in Aki, and planned the tree planting ceremony together with the Ioki Council of Social Welfare.
Then, in the exhibition room below, local high-school students conducted Japanse lantern painting and origami workshops.
Finally, all the participants sang together “Believe.” While people were still feeling the excitement from it, Ms. Kusunose delivered a few words to close the planting ceremony.
It was such an attractive ceremony, which was rare within the country and touched us deeply.