AnnualReport_2013

The mobile “Akari Café”
The LPA Earthquake Disaster Reconstruction Lighting Project is an opportunity to help improve, if only just a
little bit, the living situation at the temporary housing blocks in the quake-hit area by regenerating local
communication. Our goal is to lend beneficial light to this prolonged housing situation. In 2012 we opened the
mobile “Akari Café.” All of the equipment, lanterns, chairs, tables, everything, was included in one big moveable
kit. The children had fun with shadow play and making lanterns and the adults relaxed under soft ambient light
to enjoy the summer evening. In conjunction with the Non-Profit Organization APCAS, Kyoto Institute of
Technology Sakata Studio, and LPA, the mobile café opened in July and August in the temporary housing blocks
and community centers in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture and again in October in Ishinomaki City Miyagi
Prefecture.