Shojiko http://earthembassy.org/shojikoeng Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 13 May 2010 04:37:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Map to Lake Shojiko http://earthembassy.org/shojikoeng/?p=655 http://earthembassy.org/shojikoeng/?p=655#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 04:36:06 +0000 Jake http://earthembassy.org/shojikoeng/?p=655
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Mini documentary about the architect Jacob Reiner and the Shojiko Village home reforms.  Also shows Reiner’s nearby sustainable living center, the Earth Embassy and the Solar Cafe & Farm programs.

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2007

The first home was featured in  the popular “Zenni Kintaro” variety show at the beginning of the reform process.




2008

Architect Jake Reiner and Shojiko Village project was profiled on Yamanashi Television evening news program.


2009

July  - Mini documentary about Jake Reiner and the High Village House reform was featured  on BS1’s Eco Life, Eco Villages special.

August - Teenage celebrity Tomo-chan visits the project.  for Tomo’s House, YBS weekly program.

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