Hello again PNWJ Supporters!

Just a friendly reminder that Peace Not War Japan's four-day music extravaganza
at Kunitachi's Chikyuya live house is about to kick off this Thursday as part of
Kunitachi Peace Week. We are extraordinarily excited to be hosting this amazing
lineup of artists to support the work of four worthy grassroots peace organizations!

All the info is down below again FYI, so grab your friends and come on down to
Kunitachi for an unforgettable evening (or two or three, or...) !!

With hope and gratitude,

PNWJ Steering Committee Members
(Kimberly Hughes, Miho Yazawa, Hiroshi Fukui)

********** Please Feel Free to Forward!!***************

Peace Week in Kunitachi:

Peace Not War Japan 4-Day Peace Concert Series
@ Chikyuya Live House (Kunitachi, Tokyo)

Come out and enjoy some fantastic music while also supporting
artists and organizations who are working for peace!

Dates: September 25th-28th
Times: 8PM nightly (Doors open at 7:30 PM)
※ Please be aware that time schedule may vary slightly.

☆ Fee: 2000 yen/night (includes donation to grassroots peace groups)

☆Concert schedule:

September 25th (Thursday)

☆ Remarks from Peace Not War Japan (8 PM)

☆ Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi e (8:15 PM ~ )

※ An electronica/dub solo unit comprising Ikenaga Shouji, AKK
(in Japanese, "Pre-determined lovers") can be found around town
featuring lyrical-style pieces, remixing, cinematography, and other
unique onstage techniques.
www.arakajime.com (Japanese only)
http://www.myspace.com/arakajime (J/E)

☆ LIKKLE MAI ("INNA BAND" STYLE) (9:15 PM ~ )

※ A reggae singer who hails straight from Kunitachi, Likkle Mai
appeared on PNWJ's charity CD as the lead singer of the group
Dry and Heavy. Don't miss this chance to catch her live and backed
by her current full band!
www.likklemai.com (Japanese only)
http://jp.myspace.com/likklemai (J/E)

September 26th (Friday)

☆ Remarks from Peace Not War Japan (8 PM)

☆ Ben Kemp & Uminari (8:30 PM ~ )

※ An organic fusion band featuring vocals, guitar, electric flute,
cajón and fretless bass, the group features Ben's Polynesian-
inspired ethereal voice and poetic lyrics combined with Uminari's
Japanese-inspired arrangements. The overall effect is a soulful,
acoustic sound that is both soothing and haunting.
http://www.benkemp.co.nz/index_nihongo.shtml (J)
http://www.benkemp.co.nz/index_english.shtml (E)

☆ Ishikawa Michihisa Session (9:30 PM ~ )

※ A jazzy unit featuring Ishikawa Michihisa from the well-respected
group Ska Flames, this collection of artists will intrigue fans of early
reggae, ska, and rocksteady.

☆ Jintaramuta (10:30 PM ~ )

※ A fusion unit blending chindon and jinta (Japanese traveling street
protest music from the Meiji era) together with elements of modern jazz,
Jintaramuta is a spinoff unit from the internationally acclaimed group
Cicala-Mvta fronted by multi-instrumental artist Ohkuma Wataru, together
with other talented musicians. A must-see!

www.cicala-mvta.com (J)
http://www.cicala-mvta.com/profileenglish.shtml (E)

☆ Takada Akiko (10:30 PM ~ )

※ One of Japan's most foremost belly dancers, Takada Akiko will
appear together onstage with Jintaramuta.
www5.ocn.ne.jp/~yosuke/akiko/ (Japanese only)

September 27th (Saturday)

☆ Remarks from Peace Not War Japan (8 PM)

☆ Choukarou Baraku 7 (8:15 PM ~ )

※ A popular rakugo (traditional storytelling) artist whose roots in
the trade may be traced back seven generations to the Edo era.
Will appear together with his disciple, female rakugo artist Choukarou
Miraku.
http://www.rakugo-kyokai.or.jp/Profiles.aspx?code=71 (Japanese only)

☆ Kotobuki (9:45 PM ~ )

※ An energetic duo whose gorgeous piece "Shalom, Sala'am" appeared
on the PNWJ CD, Kotobuki has been performing Ryukyu-inspired music
and other acoustic pieces at live houses and peace events around the
country for more than 20 years.
http://www.kotobuki-nn.com/ (Japanese only)

September 28th (Sunday)

☆ Remarks from Peace Not War Japan (8 PM)

☆ YOSHIE (8:20 PM ~ )
※ Dynamic belly dancer who regularly shares the stage with numerous
artists in a variety of genres.

☆ Ailie (8:40 PM ~ )
※ Accomplished reggae/Japanese roots with an inspiring message of
love and natural living.
http://ailie.jp (Japanese only)
http://www.myspace.com/ailieofficial (J/E)

☆ Philip Woo Band (9:40 PM ~ )
※ Multi-genre unit with hints of funk, soul, jazz and rock fronted by Philip
Woo, a pianist, multi-keyboardist, bandleader, producer and composer
who hails from New York City and is now based in Tokyo.
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/philipwoo/ (Japanese only)

☆ Nigayomogi (10:30 PM ~ )
※ Reggae band led by Kunitachi-based soulful vocalist Nakahara Chuu.
http://www.myspace.com/chuunakahara


☆A portion of funds raised during the performances will be donated
to the following grassroots peace organizations:

※Collateral Repair Project
International group working to help Iraqi refugees
www.collateralrepairproject.org

※Kunitachi Peace Week
Yearly event bringing all sorts of peace events to the streets of Kunitachi!
http://blog.goo.ne.jp/kunitachipw/d/20060424 (Japanese only)

※Stop Rokkasho
Citizens working to oppose the Aomori nuclear fuel reprocessing plant
http://stop-rokkasho.org/

※Yanbaru Takae: Association to Protect the Broccoli Forest
Local movement to stop U.S. military construction in Okinawa's Yanbaru region
http://takae.ti-da.net/ (J)
http://nohelipadtakae.org/files/VOT-en.pdf (E)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

☆ Map to venue: chikyuya.web.infoseek.co.jp/ (Japanese only)
☆ Artist CDs and other goods will be for sale each night.
☆ Please refrain from smoking inside.

Event organizer: Peace Not War Japan (www.pnwj.org)

Thank you in advance for your support! Please tell your friends!