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[Gaza Event in Tokyo] Ceasefire and Let Food In, Now!
Two years have passed since the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, Palestine began.
As NGOs and citizens in solidarity with Palestine in Japan, we once again call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to protect people’s lives, unconditional release of hostages and detainees, lifting of the blockade, and end of the occupation. And together with people who care, we will light a light and show it to the world.
On October 4, we will hold a NGO debriefing session at St. Andrew's Church in Tokyo to share the voices of the people on the ground. Afterwards, we will move to the precincts of Zojoji Temple to hold a candlelight vigil in memory of the victims and in hope for a ceasefire.
We also hope that you will light a candle at your hand from across the country at the same time of our event and post and share it with your photos with the tags #停戦を食料を今すぐに and #Gaza on SNS.
◼︎ Date and Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 17:00-20:00
Part 1: 17:00-18:15 NGO debriefing and joint statement presentation
St. Andrew's Church (3-6-18 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
5-minute walk from Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Exit 1 (toward Tokyo Tower)
※Pre-registration is required: https://forms.gle/xWfdya7gcbKZD8cu5
※Please be aware that this event will be held in Japanese only.
Part 2: 19:00-20:00 Candlelight Vigil
Daihonzan Zojoji Temple precincts (4-7-35 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
3 min. walk from Onarimon Station on the Toei Subway Mita Line, 3 min. walk from Shibakoen Station
※Staff will guide you from St. Andrew's Church to Zojoji Temple (9-minute walk).
Google maps: click here
※Candle vigil will be held rain or shine. Implementation in case of inclement weather will be announced on our website.
※Accessibility: UD talk and written communication available. For wheelchair users, please contact info(a)ngo-jvc.net
Please see the website of NGO JVC for more details.
https://www.ngo-jvc.net/support/event/20251004-gaza-action.html