Video of the day
Purpose of holding
To foster an interest in international cooperation and the ability to play an active role in the international community for the realization of world peace through the experience of learning and thinking about peace with children of many nationalities during their teenage years, a critical period of both physical and mental development.
Ideas for creating peace were solicited from children around the world.
Over 141 applications were received from 14 countries (Japan, USA, El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, France, Brazil, Bulgaria, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Laos, Lithuania), and 11 child representatives were selected from among them to give a speech at the International Conference Hall of the House of Representatives. Eleven children were selected from among them and made speeches at the International Conference Hall of the House of Representatives.
Outline of Implementation
【Date & Time】Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 14:00-17:00
【Venue】International Conference Hall, House of Representatives, 2-2-1 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
【Organizer】Peace Piece Project
【Supported by】Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education
【Judges】Fujisaki Ichiro / Former diplomat
Member of Executive Committee and Chairperson of the JFA women’s committee
George Kunihiro / Architect
Masanori Kanda / Management Consultant / Educational Entrepreneur
Dominique Corby / Chef
【Sponsor】Vision Inc./ TSP Co., Ltd. / MIRARTH HOLDINGS, Inc. / Greenship Co., Ltd. / Medical corporation OKC / REHA LIFE SUPPORT Co.,Ltd / TANAKA FOODS Co., Ltd. / Medical corporation Yomeikai
Outline of Application
― Eligibility: Young people as of August 20, 2024
― Theme: “What is Peace? My Idea for World Peace”.
― How to apply: Create a speech video based on the theme and submit it through the website.
― Application period: April 1 – May 6, 2024
― Number of participating countries and applications
Over 141 applications from 14 countries (Japan, USA, El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, France, Brazil, Bulgaria, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Laos, Lithuania)
Contestant Introductions and Results
Eleven children from seven countries were selected from more than 141 ideas and gave speeches at the International Conference Hall of the House of Representatives.
As a result of the judging, Ayame Oka from Japan, Yu Ohno from Japan, and Angel Sakuya Terauchi from El Salvador won the Most Peaceful Award.
Most Peaceful賞
Ayame Oka (13 years old, Japan)
Draw a picture and sell it to the world.
I believe that peace means that everyone is equal and can live happily. One of the causes of this lack of equality is money. The gap between the rich and the poor leads to further discrimination, which in turn leads to a lack of peace. So, what should we do? I thought of a way to make people happy by giving them the joy of earning money instead of giving them money. ＝ I thought of a way to convey the joy of earning money by drawing pictures, rather than giving money away or giving money away.
Painting” is universal. They are sold in online stores on the Internet and at NFT. By allowing people from all over the world to purchase “art” painted by people from all over the world, I believe that people can experience that their actions can earn them money, and that they can live a joyful and equal life. Ultimately, we aim to use the money to build facilities and schools to nurture creators, and to gather poor children to study there.
Most Peaceful賞
Yuu Ohno (18 years old, Japan)
Open a World Peace restaurant chain.
To turn the pain I felt into a great asset and help those who are suffering, I came up with this idea. It is to open a World Peace Restaurant Chain.
Peace will be achieved in terms of food, clothing, and shelter. Food will always ease tensions. In this restaurant, we will learn, enjoy, and share, accompanied by cross-cultural exchange and conversation. The name of the restaurant will be “No Border” as a place where physical, psychological, and social boundaries can be eliminated. We will name our restaurant “No Border” as a place where people can eliminate physical, psychological, and social boundaries. As a future member of the political world, I will dedicate myself to the realization of the article “All people have the right to a minimum standard of living that is healthy and culturally enriching” on a global scale. First of all, why don’t you feel happiness from “Ittekko”, “Itadakimasu”, and “Good night”? Let peace spread from you.
Most Peaceful賞
Terauchi Angel Sakuya (17years old, El Salvador)
Proposal for SDG Goal #0: “Let’s act out of love”.
The SDGs are designed to prevent and stop war, but why have they not been achieved as much as we would like? I thought it was because of the lack of love. Therefore, I propose “act from love” as Goal 0, which is common to all 17 SDGs.
For me, peace is “the connection between people and people, and between people and the Earth, through love.
I have thought of two concrete actions to build this connection. The first is to make hugging a habit.
The second is to write messages to the Earth. What will you write in your message, starting with “Dear Earth? When you finish with the words, “From me, your little piece of you,” you will want to respond with love for the love that is being given to us.
Peaceful賞
Misa Ejima (18 years old, Japan)
Development of a game called World Peace Forest and mandatory classes using the game.
We propose the World Peace Forest (WPF) virtual reality game and that this game be made compulsory in primary education.
Children from all over the world can become the protagonists of WPF and freely explore beyond national borders.
With WPF, we will spark social innovation in international exchange.
Peaceful賞
Shoichiro Hashimoto (17 years old, America and Japan)
Exchange Diary of Peace” to promote exchange among young generations and eliminate geographical and cultural divides.
I propose a “Peace Exchange Diary”.
This is a system of exchange diaries between students from different countries, giving students of the same age across the globe the opportunity for a long-lasting personal exchange.
Students can realize that although they are from different countries, they share the same hopes, the same worries, the same sufferings, and the same dreams.
Peaceful賞
Léa Witnauer Toriumi (12 years old, France and Japan)
Buddy system, in which strangers teach each other how to study
With the buddy system, people who do not know each other teach each other their studies.
By pairing strangers together, they can learn about different ways of thinking and living environments.
We then extend this system not only to other students from our own school, but also to students from schools throughout Japan and around the world.
Peaceful賞
Kyi Nyein Htet(17 years old, Myanmar)
Produce videos and games that promote peace
In my opinion, peace is knowing and respecting each other’s wishes.
I would like to create a game with the theme of peace. Through games, such as ones that test our knowledge of world cultures, history, and country names, or word puzzle games and quizzes, we can learn about the languages, customs, foods, and behaviors of different countries and have the opportunity to connect with people from all over the world.
Peaceful賞
YANG QIAYI (15 years old, China)
Create the World Friendship Family Program and establish “Friend Families” to deepen international exchange from a young age.
The program will first create a specialized, government-approved, social networking application that will handle this program.
The program will be like having a conversation with a family member living abroad that you have not had in a long time, and through regular and long-term exchanges, you will feel familiar with someone who lives in a different part of the world than you do.
Peaceful賞
Arisa Yamada (14 years old, Japan)
Peace Chorus
The “Peace Chorus” is a group of people who sing a song together in their favorite language, in their favorite parts, and in the freedom of their own thoughts and feelings.
We want to share our emotions with people from all over the world, and to join our voices with each other’s. We respect each other’s freedom, and we wish for peace.
We would like to realize the day when we can play songs while respecting each other’s freedom and wishing for peace.
Peaceful賞
D. M. Kaveeshi Yashodhara Diwananda (17 years old, Sri Lanka)
Let’s talk about why we can’t get rid of all the weapons in the world.
I asked my sister, “What is peace?” I asked her and she replied, “To have fun with friends without yelling or hitting.” My sister’s answer makes more sense than Google.
Why can’t we eliminate all weapons in the world? And let’s discuss it.
Then I think we can solve all the problems between us.
Peaceful賞
Rio Kato (17 years old, Japan)
“JustThisCan”（To produce tasty canned foods that provide a full day’s worth of nutrition.）
I propose that supermarkets, businesses, restaurants, and nutritionists work together to develop “JustThisCan,” a product that provides a full day’s worth of nutrition in a single can.
Ingredients will be sourced unused and fresh food from restaurants and supermarkets, which will also help reduce food loss.
Introduction of Judges
Head judge：Fujisaki Ichiro / Former diplomat
Judges：
Member of Executive Committee and Chairperson of the JFA women’s committee
George Kunihiro / Architect
Masanori Kanda / Management Consultant / Educational Entrepreneur
Dominique Corby / Chef
