Nozomi Project: Bringing hope, dignity, and strength for the women in Ishinomaki, one of the hardest hit area during Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami.
I usually keep my blog focus on recipes and food-related topics, and occasionally I share my experience through travel posts when I visit places with my family.
Today’s post however is totally an exception, it’s not about food or my trips. Instead I would like share a story about the women in Ishinomaki, Japan – the town which was most seriously affected by the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami – and how they build their hope and strength through broken pieces of pottery leftover after the horrible disaster.
Most of us move on to our busy lives after we did what we could do to help the world’s latest disasters. And we often forget about the people went through the tragedy and are still struggling at this very moment.
But not for Sue Takamoto, an American Christian missionary from Hawaii.
Nozomi Project – Where “Hope” Begins
Sue came to Ishinomaki to help with disaster relief. She was cleaning the debris and found many pieces of broken pottery. Looking at these broken pieces of pottery, she didn’t see just trash and garbage. Instead she thought she could turn these shards of pottery into high-quality jewelry products.
That’s how Nozomi Project was founded.
The women in Ishinomaki needed a place to gather and find “Nozomi” (a Japanese word for hope). Most of them lost their homes or a loved one, or both.
And Nozomi Project brings sustainable income, community, dignity, strength, and hope for these women.
Each of their product lines has been named by a Nozomi woman in honor of a loved one in her life.
What We Can Do to help Nozomi Women
When Sue contacted me to see if I can help spread the words of Nozomi Project, I was really touched by the stories as I learned more about Nozomi Project. I was inspired by Sue’s warm heart and persistent will to help others.
And many of the women who make these absolutely gorgeous jewelry are mothers like myself. As a woman, mother, and Japanese myself, I thought I could do my part to help, even if it’s small. I am just a small food blogger, but words shared on the blog post can reach to more than people I personally know. This is why I’m here today.
You could support Nozomi Project by shopping their accessories or donating directly to them. I believe the Nozomi Project is a great example of long-term aid for the people who needs support in order to rebuild their lives in Ishinomaki.
As you might know, every month 20% of proceeds from my e-cookbook will go to charity. I’ve donated 20% of my proceeds from September to Nozomi Project.
Nozomi Project is the Perfect Holiday Gift!
The holiday season is just around the corner. If you’re looking for a small gift for your friends, check out these pretty Christmas ornaments!
If your family and friends love unique and one of a kind accessories, Nozomi Project is a great online shop to start your holiday shopping!
Please check out Nozomi Project’s website for more information and follow their social media for news and updates.
Website :: Facebook :: Instagram
Worldwide Giveaway! (Closed)
I know by now you must love these beautiful accessories! I’m partnering with Nozomi Project to give away two (2) beautiful necklaces! The first winner will get Moeka necklace and the second winner will get Sakura necklace. Please read the instruction carefully before entering. Good luck!
To enter for your chance to win a prize, please leave a comment for Nozomi Project (just say hello!).
Bonus Entry! “Like” Nozomi Project on Facebook and leave a separate comment saying you “liked” their page.
This giveaway closes on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 12 p.m. PST and is open to participants worldwide (everyone!).
Two (2) winners will be selected via Random.org and contacted via email, so please include a valid email address in the email address entry box (please double check your spelling!). The winners are required to respond within 72 hours to claim the prize.
Full Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Nozomi Project.
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Thank you so much for participating this giveaway and supporting Nozomi Project. They had a record number of sales this past week! Our small gesture from all over the world made an impact on Nozomi women and they were all excited and happy! It’s all because of your kind support! You guys are the best! Thank you!
The winners are…
The first winner is Stephanie Garratt (#28) and the second winner is Masako Murakami (#196). I’ll email you shortly. Thank you for your wonderful support everyone!
The Nozomi Project is a wonderful cause and great idea. And the jewelry/accessories are beautiful, too. Thank you for sharing the message.
Thank you for reading this post, Dawn! 🙂
Thank you Nami! I am thrilled & humbled to be a winner of the Nazomi Project & jewelry giveaway. I will cherish it always. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu????❤️????
Hello, Nozomi Project. Best of luck to you!
I have “Liked” Nozomi Project. What a wonderful idea!
Thank you for posting. This is a brilliant idea. I have purchased for a friend of mine, now maybe something for me?
These are beautiful items and what a wonderful project!!
I would love to win this. If I don’t win, I plan to purchase a necklace from Nozomi Project anyway. A good cause and beautiful jewelry.
Beautiful jewelry and project! Keep up the good work 🙂
I also liked the Nozomi project on Facebook
I have already ordered one necklace, beautiful work
Hi Nami and friends- We just wanted to thank you again for this amazing campaign, and for your loyal followers who have become amazing customers of the Nozomi Project! Our staff have been so incredibly encouraged by the outpouring of interest and encouragement from Nami’s fans! I love that we have collaborated and we are really grateful. Keep cooking up wonderful things, Nami and family. We are behind you!
Sending lots of hope from Ishinomaki, Sue for all of us
It was truly my pleasure to collaborate with you and thanks so much for sponsoring the wonderful prizes! Everyone loves your work and jewelry and we would like to continue wishing your success and happiness for Nozomi and Nozomi women! Lots of love from us, as well. Thank you Sue!
From tragedy to beautiful hope!
I liked…
Hello
Thank you for bringing this beautiful project to my attention! So inspiring.
I liked the Nozomi facebook page. Amazing work that they’re doing.
I also liked their Facebook page — because, how could I not?!
This is so beautiful <3
I liked the page
Awsome!
This is such a great project!
Liked Nozomi Project on Facebook. <3
Hello! Beautiful concept, I’m absolutely in love with it. Hope the wonderful people at Nozomi Project never stop making these artful masterpieces!
Particularly enjoy the sweet simplicity of the Sakura Necklace.
Much love and appreciation to the crew of Nozomi Project. <3
I liked the FB page! 🙂
Hi! I love this!!!! 😀
Liked Nozomi project on facebook
Hardworking always inspire.
Gladly subscribed.
Hello, gorgeous beauty in broken.
Hello, love the Nozomi Project idea and its so beautiful!
Truly beautiful and awe-inspiring. Truly goes to show that its no matter how badly you fall, but what is more important is how you get up after.
Thanks to everyone involved with the Nozomi Project!
I would like to say more than a “hello” here…. I have actually got a Nozomi project pendant myself!! They are absolutely gorgeous!
Hello!
First of all, thank you to Just One Cookbook for allowing us the chance to get to know suggest a wonderful project group! I really appreciate your effort (I’m sure all of us do!) 🙂 Second of all, thank you Sue for your support and love towards those who were affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami!
I’ll go check out the Nozomi project and tell my friends about it too!
Sincerely,
Juan
Hi, I really like your jewellery. Some good can come from a broken vase or plate.
love the designs
Hello !
I liked and supported the project, it’s very inspiring ^^
I liked their page <3
amazing and awesome work 🙂
Inspiring! On my Christmas wish list!
Love the idea. Hope to help the effort.
I love this idea! Totally supporting Nozomi Project now. The jewelry is just beautiful and the significance makes it even better.
What a very touching story and an amazing project. Thank you for sharing this with us Nami! They have my full support!
Hello!
I don’t know if those shards can be a beautiful piece of arts <3
Is a good idea and can help the people, also is a unique jewellery .
I have liked the Facebook page, this is really inspiring!
I liked Nozomi project on Facebook
Hello you
I’ve also liked the Nozomi Project Facebook page
Hello everyone at the Nozomi project I love the idea behind your project & will share your information with my friends 🙂
I also liked the Nozomi project on Facebook
Hello, just wanted to say that what those women are doing is so beautiful.I touched my heart to see this, And also Nami even if you are just as you say “a small food blogger” I would never have heard about this if you hadn’t blogged about it. Even if what you are doing seems small you can never know how many you touch and help.
I have liked their facebook page!
Hello!
I gotta say though, I hope I win second place, haha, I love the Sakura necklace and it is far more my style. 😉
Hello i love these things…my mother love these kinds of jewels than…so pls help me to one of these as a birhday present for my mother pls ….
I liked their page and put a comment saying I liked it. Thank you for the giveaway!
Hello! I really like this nozomi project, this was the first time I heard of it but I really like the idea and I hope their project is and will continue to go well!
Liked you on Facebook
Hello, Nozomi Project is very attractive
Hello!
I think this is a wonderful idea and the jewelry is beautiful! I love it!
Nozomi Project is so inspiring
I like Nozomi Project on Facebook
Hi,
Love your website…I entered the jewelry giveaway. thanks so much for sharing!
What a wonderful project!
I follow on Facebook Carey Hurst
Such beautiful things., Hello and I love this concept .
I have like their page on FB
This is such awesome ingenuity!
it is a really great idea.. thanks for sharing…
What a beautiful and touching story not to mention the beautiful products the Nozomi Project created. I wish them the best and continued creativity.
I also “like” their FB page.
Thank you, Nami.
Liked the FB page too 🙂
They’re really beautiful 🙂
I’m going to visit their website and buy one later
These pieces are beautiful. This project really seems to embody the Japanese spirit!
I have liked “Nozomi Project” on Facebook.
Hello! I enjoy you blog very much. Thank you for sharing your recipes! Last April my husband and a group from our church visited the Nozomi Project in Ishinomaki and met Sue and her husband Eric. He was very much moved by what God is doing among these women and their families. We are glad that you shared about this special ministry so others may know about, support and pray for them. He brought home some jewelry for my family and they are truly unique and beautiful.
Your designs look simple yet sophisticated!
the project is a wonderful thing! I really like the photo above with all the pink and coral pieces – those are my favourites.
Hello! I’m very happy to learn about the Nozomi Project!
And I just liked their facebook page!
I liked Nozomi Project’s FB page
Hello, your jewelry and ornaments are beautiful
The jewelry is beautiful and so is their mission!
I liked Nozomi Project on Facebook!
‘Liked’ the facebook page!
I was so touched with this story and have always loved Japan and it’s people/culture. Hope is an important commodity of life, no matter who you are or where you come from. We purchased several of the Christmas ornaments to give to all our children and their families , with the nozomi/hope that they will remember what this beautiful piece of art represents.
What a magnificent initiative. May these women find peace and the ability to rebuild their shattered lives.
I love your story and your beautiful pieces of art… Hugs to the beautiful women of the Nozomi project.
Nozomi Project- what an inspiration for those affected by the 3/11 Tohoku Earthquake. Beauty from ruins.
Hello ! I really love how all those pottery can turn into such beautiful things
Hi, what a good idea!. These are unique jewelries. This project is very original and inspiring. I’m supporting this project!
I liked the Facebook page. My username is Lysa JP.
I liked the Nozomi Project facebook page 🙂
This is such a great project! I love the message, and the jewelry is beautiful!
Liked their page a long time ago!
Love the jewelry, and the purpose of Nozomi.
Nozomi Project is a great mission and their jewelry is beautiful!
Liked their page 🙂
Beautiful work. Nozomi Project is an amazing initiative.
Thank you, Nami, for sharing this beautiful story about these inspiring women with us. I have “liked” the Nozomi Project on Facebook (where I follow you) and shared with friends. Our Christmas shopping will be more meaningful than ever this year! Best wishes to everyone.
Hello! Very beautiful and inspiring!!
HELLO!
Beautiful jewelry & inspiring story! Thank you for sharing !
Hi, Nozomi Project well done & keep up the good work of turning broken pieces into beautiful treasures of jewelry! They have been given new meaning, blessings to all.
Hello, Nozomi Project! Wonderful work you’re doing.
I’ve liked Nozomi Project on Facebook.
Hi! What a great project! And their jewelry products are really beautiful.
I just ordered a beautiful necklace from Nozomi Project and I can’t wait to wear it. What a wonderful idea to create beauty from such a horrible event.
The idea behind this project is as beautiful as the jewelry itself. And truly one of a kind pieces.
The photos in the page are beautiful.. I not only like it, but I “liked” it.
It’s amazing that people find beauty in the midst of a tragedy. The Nozomi Project is an inspiration and I hope that everyone can have a piece of that hope.
The Nozomi Project is a wonderful way to bring awareness to the strength of people that face tragedy. Beautiful jewelry with a purpose. It would be an honor to wear any of the pieces. I will be visiting their site.
I liked on FB as well 🙂
Thanks for sharing this with USB
This is a wonderful idea and project – I will definitely look into buying Nozomi items for some of my holiday shopping.
Hello,they are all beautiful
Those look really nice. I love traditional patterns and having them on jewellery seems really neat.
hello again – I have also liked the Nozomi Project Facebook page. thanks 🙂
hello to the Nozomi Project team – thank you for the wonderful and beautiful jewellery you are making and the inspiration you are providing.
Liked and shared the Facebook page
Beautiful story, I love how each line is named after special women. 🙂
A beautiful, moving project – thank you for spreading the word. I’ve liked them on facebook.
This is such an inspirational project.
Like the Nozomi Project fb ????????
Hi Nami,
Just like to show my support to the Nozomi Project. Love the extraordinary imagination and effort to turn rubble into beautiful jewellery.
Love your wonderful recipes.
Jeanne
I’ve visited Nozomi Project on Facebook and ‘liked’ the page.
The jewellery of Nozomi project are absolutely exquisite!! Such an amazing & blessed idea of Sue Takamoto!!! I feel really touched by the idea of this project and will definitely look to it for Christmas gifts! Thank you!
This is very beautiful and inspiring. . is a great cause and i will support it in every way i can through social media and stuff. Thank you for letting us know 🙂
I like and support the project
Hi!
Beautiful AND one of the most meaningful ideas ever. Glad you’re supporting them!
Hello
Hello!
I absolutely love this idea !!!
Hi! What lovely jewelry pieces! The Nozomi project is truly inspiring. Thank you for spreading the word about their cause.
Liked Nozomi Project’s facebook page! 🙂
Love the purpose of Shards of Hope!! What a wonderful story of hope! I’ll be looking into their items that are for sale! They are very beautiful!!
I already comment on nozomi project page
I liked nozomi roject on f acebook. Those accessories are beautiful for from such tragedy.
A very inspiring project.
…and i liked their fb page!
This is such a lovely charity project and I hope they truly have found nozomi after the disaster 🙂
Enjoy your recipes, have had success with all that I have tried. Thank you.
Hello!
I love this project! I liked its facebook page so everybody can learn about this wonderful idea and they can support them.
Thank you Nami for posting it.
This is a beautiful project and the pieces are so pretty.
What an inspiring story! Thanks for sharing.
I follow on Facebook : Judy Thomas
Hello Nozomi Project.Your stuff is amazing!
I liked Nozomi Project on Facebook. Will definitely check them out.
This project is really meaningful and the jewelry are so beautiful. Definitely will support this project!
I just read about the Nozomi Project and loved it!
Wow, this is absolutely beautiful! I’m so happy things like the Nozomi project exist.
I liked Nozomi Project on Facebook.
Hello. This looks great!
beautiful and meaningful jewelry
Kon’nichiwa, this is such a great idea of supporting people rebuilding their broken homes, really touching. I will definitely check out Nozomi Project and sharing her idea with my friends.
Cheers!
I have liked the Nozomi Project on FB. I have long thought that beauty can only shine through the cracked and broken … as so many are – beautiful!
Thank you Nami for all you do. Your generosity and thought-fullness to such a great cause is humbling.????
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. I have liked their website and will look at shopping to support these women.
Cheers,
Angeline
What a lovely Idea!
this is beautiful !! 🙂
I’m also a Facebook fan, Raine Dawson.
What gorgeous pieces and such a touching and empowering story behind them. Thank you for sharing, just in time for Christmas, these will be some special one of a kind gifts. (I think I may be leaving a duplicate comment, I apologize.
What gorgeous pieces and such a touching and empowering story behind them. Thank you for sharing, just in time for Christmas, these will be some special one of a kind gifts.
Hello. I already visited and liked Nozomi project in facebook. Will check their site too.
Hello! The jewlery is beautiful 🙂
The project is very inspiring, It is great to see that broken pottery can be transformed into something that is beautiful and can bring hope into peoples’ lives.
I liked the Facebook page.
Hello,
I was teaching in Fukushima at the time of the earthquake. This is definitely a cause I would like to support.
Hello nozomi
And I liked the post on Facebook.
Hi
I love it!
This post was very inspiring! Thank you for sharing this project.
Thank you for sharing this project, Namiko san.
Liked on Facebook~
Nozomi Project- your items are beautiful! I have ordered for myself as well as gifts and each is unique, lovely & priceless.
Thank you for sharing the Nozomi Project with us. A great organization indeed for providing hope and inspiration for women of Ishinomaki!
I liked their facebook page 🙂
I LOVE this. I will definitely be doing some of my holiday shopping on their page! Thank you for sharing this with us 🙂
Gorgeous necklaces! I would LA LA LOVE to win and wear one <3
Wow!!! It really is so easy to forget disasters after the fact. I am so glad that this project is happening!!! I am reposting your post and have liked the Nosomi Project’s page on Facebook. I pray that their work gets a greater audience as a result of your post!
Hello!
I found your website through JustOneCookbook’s Facebook post and decided to buy earrings for all of my girlfriends this Christmas to support your cause. Keep making these beautiful pieces of art!
Jennifer
What a beautiful idea. Thank you for making me aware of this project.
Hello women of Nozomi Project,
I think what you’re doing is a beautiful thing; creating and bringing new purpose into what has been ruined. It is inspiring in ways that not only bring hope to those unfortunate to suffer such disaster, but it also crosses cultural boundaries and inspires all around the world. Best wishes from Canada!
Keep up the fantastic work.
I liked the Nozomi Project Facebook page!
Hello, Nozomi Project! I’m sending some Hope your way. Best Wishes!
What a worthwhile cause! The jewelry is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
Those pieces are so gorgeous. I admire what you do!
Liked on FB
I liked on Facebook
Hello!
Hello!!
Hello… these jewelries are so pretty..
What beautiful jewelry, and a wonderful project!
Thank you for sharing this and for the giveaway. The jewelry is beautiful and the cause worthy.
Dear Nozomi
Your story is truly inspiring and shows just how much “we” take for granted..
Though, I do not have Facebook, I will definitely spread the word ..
Awesome looking pieces made by awesome people!
this is an awesome project… u could actually feel the humanity
Nozomi Project built hope of the broken ones.
Liked their Facebook page so that my friends can get inspiring stories.
Liked the Nozomi Project Facebook page
Hello. I think you have just shown me what to give my co-workers this year!
I love the beautiful jewelry made by the Nozomi Project. Hope I win one.
What an awesome idea and beautiful items. I hope I win the giveaway, but even if I don’t I’ll be shopping these for the holidays!
I also “Liked” the Nozomi Project on Facebook.
What a beautiful way to rebuild the community while trying to make their lives back to where it was before the earthquake and tsunami. Thank you for bringing this effort to my attention!
Hello. Amazing jewelry!
I liked Nozomi Project on facebook!
Hello there Nami-san! this is a great giveaway, their crafts are wonderful <3
Beautiful things from broken glass. I would love to have a piece of it.
Beautiful art!
What a marvelous idea. taking broken pieces of pottery and turning it into works of art. I will let all my friends know about this project.
I liked the Page and Oh my god! The jewerly is so gorgeous I can’t get my eyes off and I can’t pick one for a present
I liked Nozomi Project’s Facebook Page.
Very beautiful jewelries! What a brilliant idea for a wonderful cause!
Love these thanks for the chance
What a fantastic idea. And the jewelry is so beautiful.
I “Like” Nozomi Project on Facebook. <3
Hello Nozomi Project! I think what you’re doing is wonderful and amazing. <3
Very beautiful pieces of art.. Good ideas for Xmas!
I have no words just tears feeling sad and hopeful at the same time. they found beauty in the ugly. I stopped crying was beginning to scare my kids. thank you, marichen
Liked 🙂
Hi! Love Nozomi 🙂
I have been learning Japanese language for more than 5 years and as a Japanese cuisine lover, I’ve tried more than 10 dishes of Nami’s recipe (never stop eating!).
I was struck in awe when I first chanced upon your Facebook post regarding Nozomi Project. It is way too beautiful to be a broken pottery piece to begin with.
Without hesitation, I went to my mom and told her how beautiful these pieces are but she asked me why would I buy something that is broken (though it’s refurbished).
I have never seen it as broken, instead it is beautiful at its own. This idea of spreading love and awareness of the Ishinomaki Town’s situation is simply genius.
Hope Nozomi Project will continue to shine and sincerely hope to visit this town one day!
Amilus, Singapore.
Hello to Nozomi Oroject! I’ll help spread the word!
Facebook page liked too of course.
Hi! Amazing project. Don’t even know what to say. I’m totally enchanted by the idea and absolutely beautiful jewellery. Great respect for these women.
Oh, and I liked Nozomi on Fb too! 🙂
Hi Nami, I’m so glad that you are sharing the stories of the Nozomi Project with all your followers…and or supporting them though JOC ebook sales. <3 I first learned of this project when my missionary friend in Japan shared this some years back. I think this is just a fantastic way of helping women get back on their feet, such a worthy cause to support, and with such beautiful works of art too! That Moeka necklace is such a stunner!
This is so lovely and inspiring. And browsing the site I saw some great Christmas gift ideas for my sister.
I am so inspired by the Nozomi project and the courageous women making these beautiful jewelry. My mother and I have ordered pieces and we will treasure these as symbols of strength of the Japanese people in the aftermath of the devastating 2011 tsumami. They will forever be etched in our hearts. Most of us can never imagine the degree of loss the people of Japan have endured. I fulfilled a lifelong dream to travel to Japan in 2013, with our itinerary staying predominantly in southern Japan and Tokyo. Our tour guide shared the overwhelming continuing recovery efforts for the people in the Fukushima area. Such quiet dignity, strength in hope……….
Like the creativity!
I want to help Nozomi project!
Just liked Nozomi Project on fb 🙂
Those are beautiful!
Hello!
A amazing and inspiring project
Liked!
This is a wonderful thing, thank you for sharing, Nami! I did some holiday shopping and bought three pieces as gifts, I think the recipients will love them especially with the story behind the jewelry. 🙂
Hello!
Very inspiring!
Hello!
I think this project is amazing!
What a wonderful project! You just gave me a very unique and rewarding idea for gifts this holiday. Thank you!
I liked Nozomi’s projec facebook page!
Hey I love Nozomi’s project its beautiful reflects a warm and full of kindness souls.
Just one cook book its awesome!
I’m from Mexico and sometimes I catch part of your recipes to make a mexican combination of them.
Blessings!
Also, I “Liked” Nozomi Project on FB.
I’ve supported Nozomi since first learning about them and actually ordered one of the ornaments earlier today. Their work is quality and the stories are heartwrenching and heartwarming!
Thank you for sharing the Nozomi story (and inadvertently their sister organization Megumi Project).
Liked!
I discovered these gorgeous pieces through Just One Cookbook and am now promoting Nozomi Project on FB and my blog! What a wonderful initiative and one I am proud to support!
Nozomi project is a great idea. The pieces are beautiful.
What an inspiring project!
Really nice and worthwhile cause
Wonderful story of hope!
Have visited site and have plans for several pieces.
Thank you for introducing me(us) to this site.
Best of luck with the project, very inspiring.
Wow! I’m super inspired!
I was so surprised to see such a story of making such beautiful pieces of exquisite jewelry from broken pieces ….What talent !
I admire these woman…
Thank you so much for posting their story…
Wow. I usually stop by here for cooking tips. This is so incredibly inspiring. Thank you for this post. I usually shy away from Facebook but am liking and sharing with others I know who will be so inspired. Such beautiful pieces…
Such an inspiring project
Hi Nami! Thank you for informing us about this wonderful organization! I am definitely planning on buying a few of their beautiful pieces of jewelry!
NOZOMI のFacebookページも「いいね！」しました 😀
こんにちは (:
そんなに大変なことがあったから夢と希望諦めないで、このように続けのは本当に良いものですね。
このプロジェクトは私を感動させて、これからも応援続けます～
These necklaces are beautiful!
These are beautiful pieces of jewelry…and such an inspiring story!
I liked their Facebook page
Hello
I liked their page
Hello
I really pleased that you wrote about the Nozomi Project. It sounds like a very special organization – making something special out of something horrific is a wonderful way to move on.
Hello Nami
Thank you for bring this story to us.!!!
I have just visited the website… the project is really moving and the jewels are beautiful. I hope they raise a lot of money! Thumbs up for supporting such projects.
I Liked the Nozomi Project on Facebook
What a great idea the Nozomi project.
I followed them on Facebook!
Thanks for sharing this with us!
Hey! This story really caught my attention and before I read through the whole thing I clicked the link for the Nozomi project and ordered a couple necklaces. I wish I learned about this sooner!
Liked on Facebook
Thank you for introducing this beautiful activity to us. The memory of the great earthquake is stil vivid in me and I still feel the pain whenever I remember those daoys. It is encouraging to hear about the people who try hard to keep a hope while they have so much to go through. I sincerely admire and respect their strength and patience.
Thanks, I signed up for their newsletter. Very beautiful.
Thank you Nami for sharing about Nozomi Project – Where “Hope” Begins. What a worthy worthy organization. I have already seen a couple of pieces that I want. Again thanks for this terrific post.
I liked their Facebook page.
Hello, I loved the designs!
Love this headed over to their website NOW!
Hi. Everything is so pretty!
I also liked Nozomi Project’s Facebook Page 🙂
Love this story and am so glad you shared it with us! The jewelry is beautiful.
c’est une superbe idée ,simple tres joli ,recyclable, mais des idées à l infini porte serviette, bijou pour sac à main, cadre, porte clé , pour le sapin de noel , …ect….j ai tellement aimé que j ai tout partagé et que dans 1 semaine je passe commande pour des cadeaux
c ‘est un beau projet
bravo
Hello and all the best. Your work is beautiful and inspiring!
I liked it on Facebook too. And shared to everyone I can.
This is So awesome. I wish I had the money to help them. I watched the disaster of 2011 in Japan and cried the whole time. The Nozomi Project is a great Idea. May your hearts be filled with Peace and Joy and Love!
Thank you for sharing information on this beautiful Nozomi project
What a beautiful post. I got teary over the story. And the jewelry pieces are exquisite. I’m leaving this comment to enter the giveaway. But I will go see the link and might shop for some jewelry, too. These are precious. Thanks for sharing this, Namiko.
Love the jewelry. Would make beautiful Christmas gifts.
What a wonderful story! I am going to the website to look for gifts.
The jewelry is beautiful and the story that goes with it is very touching. I wish you the very best success with your project.
I ‘liked’ the Nozomi Project on Facebook. I also tweeted, posted it to FB and G+. Love this jewelry and the project. 🙂
I love this jewelry. The jewelry is beautiful. The idea of helping these ladies is wonderful. I will spread the word to all my friends. Thanks for helping!
Women worldwide need to support women worldwide in any event, but this story grabbed me very deeply. I’m going straight to their website now — was just starting to make notes about holiday gifts. Thanks for sharing.
I liked Nozomi Project on Facebook
This is a wonderful project, helping people to find ways of inspiring hope and making beautiful things after tragedy
Hello! This is an amazing project and some very lovely jewelry! I will have to do at least part of my Christmas shopping there.
Just liked Nozomi Project on Facebook!
I just bought and received two of Nozomi Project’s Christmas ornaments. They are beautiful and the ornaments are silver plated on the sides and back. Can’t wait to hang them on our Christmas tree!
This is great cause! Thanks for spreading the word!
Hi Nami! I loved this post. What beautiful craftwork, more so coming out of a tragedy. I will visit the Nozomi Project’s website to shop, and to see how I can help.
Thank you for sharing Nozomi’s work with us! When I saw your post on Facebook about Nozomi Project, I was so touched at how they turned the situation into such beautiful work and a way for building new hope that I just went ahead and ordered a few pieces for myself. I particularly like reading the little stories about the individuals for whom the different jewelry pieces are named.
I was a few days away from taking a school group to Japan when the disaster struck. The jewellery is beautiful, classy, and chic. Passing along the Nozomi project info to friend and family.
Hello. May you all continue to find hope and inspire many people through your work..
What a beautiful way to may the best of a tragic situation. I’m going to visit their website immediately (just in time for holiday shopping)!
Sounds like an excellent initiative. I would love to win a piece for a gift. I return home from an exchange on Christmas Day and I think my Mum would love it as a Christmas present. If not I will be buying one anyway
I think it’s wonderful you’re supporting such an amazing cause ! Will definitely be looking at their website – the photos look so beautiful 🙂 x
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I too am Japanese, and what a wonderful way to support this cause and the people devastated by this disaster.
I have liked their page on Facebook 🙂
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I totally support this project and love their works <3
What a beautiful idea for a wonderful cause. I have family in the area and it is inspiring to see the continued hope. Always inspiring.
The jewelry is beautiful!
Thank you for the hope Nozomi brings to those women touched by the project 🙂
I remember the event very clearly. I was in the hospital recovering from surgery watching a news channel when it broadcasted the terrible event. Our families came from Japan in an area that was hit hard wondering if any of our relatives were affected. I myself was in a 1959 tsunami in Hawaii and escape death. I definitely support the project.
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Hello…..I will definitely support the Nozomi project as soon as I am able to….my son was in Japan during the earthquake and tsunami. He was fortunate to be in an area that wasn’t directly affected, but it was one of the scariest times for me. So I will do what I can to help this project!
I “Like” Nozomi Project on Facebook.
Hello, these project is amazing!
a project with ❤️❤️❤️❤️, when all is lost we always have HOPE. God bless them!
liked their facebook page!
What a lovely post, and the jewellery is gorgeous! Picking my favourites now.
Thank you for sharing about the Nozomi Project!
Great idea. I’ve sent this along to all my ladies (wife and daughters)
Such beautiful jewellery. All lovingly made with such care by these amazing women. Will be sharing their story so others may know and support them.
I also liked and shared your page on Facebook
What a wonderful idea, my Daughter in law is Japanese and we have spent many happy holidays in Japan, the jewellery is beautiful
Thank you for introducing us to the Nozomi Project. I am in awe of these strong women who can create such beauty out of such a tragedy.
Liked (and shared) Nozomi Project on Facebook. ????
Hello Nami!
What an amazing project, such a poignant way to make something beautiful out of something so devastating.
Wonderful post, I hope it reaches many
Liked Nozomi Project on Facebook too 🙂
Thank you for posting such an insightful article. I have now gained more understanding of the Nozomi Project 🙂
i “liked” the nozomi project on Facebook immediately after reading about them on your fb post a few days ago…now to decide on a piece to buy…
Thank you for posting such an insightful post on the Nozomi Project.
The jewellery are simple stunning ..
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beautiful jewellery, extremely special in fact. I also really love the name, I feel “hope” every time I read it.
I Liked Nozomi Project on Facebook.
What beautiful jewelry to come out of such a tragedy. Almost daily I think about the earthquake threats here in California and keep those around the world who have been through it, in my prayers.
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I liked on Facebook!
I love this story, and I would love the jewelery!
I liked Nozomi Project on Facebook! 🙂
I like the jeweleries of Nozomi Project! This project is very good!
Beautiful concept and beautiful jewelry!
Liked on Facebook.
The pieces are beautiful! I plan to make a purchase as soon as I can decide which one to get. All the best wishes to the Nozomi Project!
Hi Nami,
I am so happy you are supporting the Nozomi Project.
About 2 years ago a group of ladies from the Nozomi project visited Honolulu and brought their jewelry with them. The were on sale at our Japanese Women Society fashion show. It was an emotional experience for us of Japanese ancestry and I purchased a few pieces. When ever I wear them I pass on the history of the project. The necklaces have so much meaning and bring tears to people.
Thank you for supporting their project.
Aloha,
Eileen Makaea
Hi Eileen- I was on the team in Hawaii – I am so thankful that you remember us that you are still sharing the story. That encourages me and I can’t wait to tell Chiemi and Yuko as well. Many, many thanks. I’m glad that you love Nami’s website too!
Hi again! I like their facebook page!
Good luck to everyone at Nozomi project!
Marta García
Hi! This project is so inspiring! The pieces are beautiful and one of a kind! I’m sending them a hug and the best of luck from Spain!
Hi….beautiful jewelry and beautiful story!
Nozomi Project is very inspiring.
I liked and commented on the Nozomi project’s Facebook page.
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I like and support the idea and am totally cheering them on!
Also liked their Facebook page because they’ve really inspired me in my own art.