Smile Ambassador Updates ニコニコ大使の更新

It has been an unbelievable 5 months… I’ve witnessed many amazing things since my first trip to Tohoku and meet many inspirational people. Please take a moment to go here and check out the Smile Ambassador Program that I created with the support of the Tyler Foundation. http://www.tylershineon.org/programs/shine-on-smile-ambassador/それは、信じがたい5カ月間でした… 最初の東北訪問以来、私はたくさんの驚くべきことを目にし、たくさんの素晴らしい人々に出会いました。 タイラー基金の支援によって私が行っているニコニコ大使プログラムの内容をぜひこちらからご覧ください。 http://www.tylershineon.org/ja/programs/shine-on-smile-ambassador/

Mai Kuraki Halloween 2010 Opening Show倉木麻衣 壁紙 ハロウィン 2010

Thank You Cards…ありがとのカード…

6/16/12 Japan Times Article 6月16日ジャパンタイムズの記事

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120616a1.html#.T-E79u1hnMH Clowning around in Tohoku to help children: American performer Guy Totaro puts his liberal political beliefs into action, setting out to change the world one smile at a time. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120616a1.html#.T-E79u1hnMH Clowning around in Tohoku to help children American performer Guy Totaro puts his liberal political beliefs into action, setting out to change the world […]

Lunch Break in Kamaishiお昼休みのショー

Tohoku schools are still trying to catch up on their curriculum almost a year after the disaster. Because of that, I often do shows during the after lunch free time. Student attendance is optional, but this show at a Kamaishi elementary school today drew 270 of the 330 kids!   震災後１年が経過したいまでも、東北の学校では、授業の遅れを取り戻すため、忙しい毎日を送っています。そんな状況に合わせて、私は、お昼休みの時間にショーをすることがあります。先日、釜石市内の小学校で行われたお昼休みのショーでは、自由参加にも関わらず、全校生徒330人中270人の子ども達が観に来てくれました！

Program Update…プログラムの更新…

In the past 10 months I’ve been to almost 90 schools and interacted with over 8,000 kids! Two more tours left – next one is from March 4th to 11th.

Quote from a Kamaishi City Elementary School Principal 2/2012 釜石市内小学校　校長先生からの言葉　2012年2月

“Unfortunately, I was unable to see the Smile Ambassador when he visited for the first time last June. I heard that the children and teachers all had a really great time. Guy-san returned for a second visit in September and I then saw what everyone was so excited about.

Joseph Tame and his iRun Air!Joseph Tame and his iRun Air!

The amazing Joseph Tame ran the Tokyo Marathon today with an HD camera on his head that he streamed live on ustream. Joseph visited me for a day of shows in Kamaiishi last November.

Hoops and Smiles keep Tohoku kids warm! フラフープと笑顔で東北の子どもたちに暖かさを届けました！

The frigid weather couldn’t stop the Smile Ambassador’s 3rd  Tohoku tour of 2012!  Last week we visited 11 schools and interacted with over 600 kids from Rikuzentakada in southern Iwate to Kamaiishi in the north. ものすごい寒さにも関わらず、ニコニコ大使は2012年度3度目の東北を訪問し、 南は陸前高田から北は釜石まで、11の学校を訪問し、600人以上の子どもたちとふれ合ってきました！ 今回の東北訪問では、フラフーパーのクリステン・マックウィリンがニコニコ大使の特別ゲストとして参加してくれました。

Smile Ambassador Cartoons!ニコニコ大使の漫画

I was happily surprised to see that many daycare centers I’ve visit in Tohoku post their Smile Ambassador coloring pages for me to see! 

Kamaishi Newspaper Features the Shine On! Smile Ambassador Program復興釜石新聞にニコニコ大使が掲載されました

I was recently featured in a local Tohoku newspaper called the Fukko Kamaishi Shinbun. Below is the Tyler Foundation’s English translation of the article from January 25, 2012. Children smile with magic and games Tyler Foundation’s Shine On! Smile Ambassador visits nusry school in Kamaishi City. Gaetano Totaro – Guy, the Tyler Foundation’s Shine On! […]

Thank you Jordon!ヨルドンありがとうございます！

WOW! Jordon Cheung and I had SO MUCH FUN this past 11 days. Jordon is a natural Clown, which is the HIGHEST compliment I can give. 1,691 kids + teachers and lots of parents as well also had fun with him. Huge thanks Jordon & program coordinator Keiko-san. Next tour is from 2/19-2/24 w/ special […]

5 Tohoku Schools Share Temporary Space…一時的な学校

‎4 Elementary Schools and 1 Jr High share these temporary buildings.now after their schools were all destroyed last March. ‎4 Elementary Schools and 1 Jr High share these temporary buildings.now after their schools were all destroyed last March.

Unbelievable Destruction!信じられないほどの破壊 !

Touni Elementary School in Kamaiishi, Iwate was totally destroyed. The students were heavily effected by their experience, but  by an large seem to be in good emotional shape. My 3rd Niko Niko Tasihi visit to their temporary school on Saturday was awesome! Thank you Keiko & Jordon! 

Thank you Huw!ヒューありがとうございます！

Huw Lloyd and I have been doing shows together for a long time now. We usually play a silly form of Jazz in a band called The Infinite Happiness Orchestra. I know he’d be a hit with the kids up in Tohoku and it was very special to share this unique performance experience with such […]

Pinky Promise!ピンキープロミス！

Special guest Huw Lloyd and I make “Pinky Promises” with kids in the tsunami zone to return and have more fun together! 

Tokai Shinpo Article About Niko Niko Taishi東海新報紙の新聞記事

English translation of the 11/11/11 article; “Healing the Heart Through Friendship Smile Ambassador visits four city schools in Ofunato City. Guy-san, the Smile Ambassador lifting spirits in stricken areas with his performance, visited four Ofunato City elementary schools, finishing on the 11th. ニコニコ大使 ガエタノ・トタロは、地元の方々から親しみをこめた「ガイさん」と呼ばれ、地元メディアでもたびたび紹介されてきています。子どもたちに対する心理社会的ケアのニコニコ大使の活動は、着実に地域に浸透してきていると感じています。

Tokai Shinpo Features Rie fu and I and the Shine On! Songs CD Vol. 1私とRie fuのは磨きで配信！子どもたちへ第1巻CDの音楽を。

Sakari Elementary School’s Chorus on CD – English lyrics to ‘Ame ni mo Makezu’ – Ofunato The ceremony of the presentation of the charity CD produced by the Tyler Foundation, who are developing support activities for children, was held on the 31st at Sakari Elementary School (Principal Sato Ko, 154 students), Ofunato City. The students of the […]

Moshe Cohen Supports the Shine On! Smile Ambassador Programモシェ・コーエン氏がシャイン・オン！ニコニコ大使プログラムをサポート

August was a very busy and productive month for the Tyler Foundation’s Shine On! Smile Ambassador Program. Moshe Cohen from Clowns Without Boarders was our guest for 3 amazing and intense weeks. 8月はタイラー基金のシャイン・オン！ニコニコ大使プログラムにとって、忙しくもあり、また実りある月となりました。「ヨーフーおじさん」ことモシェ・コーエン氏（「国境なき道化師団」アメリカ支部の創設者で、この分野における第一人者）が私たちの活動支援のために来日されました。

KIWAYA Ukulele Company sponsors my Tohoku relief efforts!KIWAYAウクレレ·カンパニーは私の東北の救援活動を後援！

Music is a big part of the Shine On! Smile Ambassador Program and thanks to a generous donation by the KIWAYA Ukulele Company, Guy can bring his new “Famous” brand Ukulele everywhere he goes! http://www.kiwaya.com音楽はシャイン・オン！ニコニコ大使プログラムで大きな部分を占めています。ガイのウクレレはキワヤ商会から寄付いただいたFamous。 http://www.kiwaya.com

Shine On! Songs Volume One: Recording “Who I Want To Be” in Tohokuシャイン・オン！ソングス vol.1：東北の小学生たちも参加！

The Tyler Foundation has started a new support project by means of music called “Shine On! Songs.” This project is a collaboration with domestic and foreign artists who empathize with the Tyler Foundation. The Foundation supports Japanese children with childhood cancer and their families through various programs. All of the proceeds will be used to […]