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Last October, Dr. Jane Goodall passed away peacefully, surrounded by a lifetime of love and purpose.

Just four months before her passing, Jane came to the campus of ICU. One year later, we will return to that same place—not only to remember her, but to feel her presence in the connections she helped us see. Through her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees, she showed us something simple, yet profound: that we are not separate from the natural world, but deeply a part of it—woven together with all living beings.

This gathering is a space to honor her life through the stories of those she inspired, and through the quiet reflections we each hold within us. As we come together, we hope this moment becomes more than remembrance—that it becomes a gentle invitation to listen, to feel, and to take one small step forward, in our own way, carrying Jane's spirit into the future.

Schedule

12:00 Doors Open
13:00 Opening & Memorial Video
13:10 Screening: Highlights from Dr. Goodall’s Public Interview at ICU
13:15 Talk Session: Exploring “HOPE”

• Naobi Okayasu (research perspective, memories from Africa, admiration for Dr. Goodall)
• Tetsuji Ida (journalistic perspective, storytelling, admiration for Dr. Goodall)
• Facilitator: Mina Oba (continuing her work in Japan)

13:45 Jane’s Peace Day Message & Peace Dove Creation
13:55 Break
14:10 Presentations & Talk: What We Have Received from Jane
15:00 Reflections from Participants - Closing
15:05 Mindfulness Session by Chami, Composed by Jane’s life
15:40 Memorial Walk (approx. 30 minutes)
Starting from the commemorative tree planting site, exploring the campus nature Participants will disperse at the bus stops

Language

Japanese (English interpretation: TBD)

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• We will be working in the wooded area. Please wear comfortable clothing (long sleeves, long pants, and easy-to-walk-in shoes).
• Please bring drinks (1 liter or more recommended), a towel, and work gloves if you have them.
• In case of severe weather, the event will be postponed to June 27. Participants will be notified directly by email of any postponement by noon the day before.
• Registration deadline is June 9.However, registration will close once the capacity of 40 participants is reached.
• This event will be held in Japanese

Main Program
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Fantasia super „Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott“ BWV 651
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)：Passacaglia from „Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District
Masahiro Ishijima（1960-）： Registrations

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This concert is not recommended for children under age 6.