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From Augut 10th to 12th, South West Asia Youth Forum was held by Japan's Ministry of Foreign affairs in Hakone.
There were about 100 young participants from South West Asian countries and Japan gathered in Hakone.
We talked, sang songs, discussed, exchenged our cultures, danced, went exploring, laughed together, palyed games, and shared unforgettable time.
It made me feel that if we join hands and work together, we can do something to build a better world.

10 groups were made for discussion.
We shared our information and talked about what we can do and we want to do according to the group theme.
One of goups, whose theme was "Coexistence of Different Culture" proposed "Plan for Peace".
We had started working for the plan, then, a shocking news came in.
Terrorists hit America, and killed sousands of people. Many people are still missing, waiting for the rescue under the rubble.
It was sad, coward, and unforgivable event, but I am now afraid of the tone of the press in Japan which sounds to support America to retariate.
Terrorism is the worst means that should never be taken, but war will also bring another worst experience to us.
Now, our friends' country Pakistan is exposed to both Afghanistan and America's pressure, and will likely to be dragged into another war.
Friends, what did we talk there?
What can we do to stop losing presious lives with meaningless war?
I hope this page will be the power to unite people regadless of country, regardless of religion, and regardless of race.

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Nobuko