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From the real history alive in OHSHIMA

“Pure White, Sparkling”(for Children)*The texts below differ from the picture story lines.

A Volcano Island Over The Sea
An Island Where Lots Of Camellias Blossom
Where does That Rainbow Reach?
I Wish To Be There As Well
Ever Since Old Times
With Help of the Sun And Wind
Local People Hand Made Sea Salt
Pumping Up The Sea Water
In Ohshima, A Precious
Living History Of Japan Continues
Salt Of Life That The Artisans Produce
Pure White Sparkles And The Earth Smiles

Pure White Sparkling is a gorgeously illustrated children’s book about salt making on a little Japanese island. An inspiring story of how common people working in traditional ways were threatened by modern industrial narrow mindedness, yet who persevered to continue age old methods of producing healthy, superb quality, delicious salt for the benefit of many. Even beyond that, many wondrous effects came from being connected to nature and devoted to living with others. New ideas and collaborations with people seemed to appear like magic when all were in accord and in the flow of life. This wonderful teaching on many levels brings you to new understandings and capabilities, and happiness, all in a joyful little story about harvesting salt on the island where camellias are loved. Simple truths are often the deepest ones, and even adults will find inspiration in this story as they apply it to the context of larger questions in their lives. For all, there are jewels of wisdom to discover in this delightful little book.

Ken Kimura, Hawai’i
Computer Consultant

“THE TIDE HAS COME”(for All Generations) *The texts below differ from the picture story lines.

Power Of Fire Initiates And Follows Through
Power Of Water Generates Changes And Fosters
Power Of Forest Sustains And Circulates
Overnight Storm Transforms Surroundings
Nature Sometimes Presents Its Severe Aspect
Telling Us Nobility And Potentiality Of Everyday Life
Are We Able To Ride On The Tide That Has Come?
How High-Minded Wild Flowers Grow In The Mountain
These Cherry Trees Are Originated In This Island
Unique Hydrangeas Also Blossom in OHSHIMA
The Earth Breathes And THE TIME HAS COME

This book, “THE TIDE HAS COME,” is a story of restoration for a natural ocean salt production, and it also has important messages for our current world that finds itself at the turning point in so many areas of challenge. This book gives us a reminder to find the courage to trust our higher direction in life, one guided by the heart as well as the mind. There is a prompting to reclaim our innocence, and in this, our hidden strength. It is a universal story of coming to know the wisdom that grows from perseverance and commitment, of living step by step and deepening our understanding through following nature, and of realizing that our sincere individual accomplishments reach far to inspire many.

A deeper way of living, learning, working and enjoying life together allows a simple and profound state of being and Ohshima is a model community from which the world can learn. At the center of this are the people involved in loving production of extra special salt from the ocean.

Through their work we learn that challenges are doorways to resourcefulness, insight, inspiration, innovation, and creative solutions. Perhaps this orientation is a key to resolving many issues that we face at this critical time. In our ever more interconnected world, we have the opportunity to collaborate with others to discover new ways to move forward together, toward ever evolving wholeness.

I have found this book deeply moving, in a way that has brought me to some possible life changing self-inquiry. Your tide may be changing as you are inspired by this book to find new meaning and direction in your life. The simple and natural expression of this community has effortlessly grown to a level of international influence. Vast are the possibilities for all groups and individuals willing to take their next steps.

Ken Kimura, Hawai’i
Computer Consultant