On 4 August, students from Minamisoma city, Fukushima prefecture, visited North Sydney Girls High School and Davidson High School in Sydney. The visit was part of the Rainbow Project sponsored by the Japan Club of Sydney, a non-profit organization. The students showcased a samurai performance wearing traditional samurai armour, gave a presentation in English, and also sold some samurai goods. The visiting students had a great time holding conversations with Australian students in English.
On 9 August, the students displayed a samurai performance in Martin Place, the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Students from Peakhurst and Orange high were among the many who came to see the performance. The students’ main goal is to showcase the tradition of Minamisoma city to the world and further promote the revitalisation of Tohoku.