Nineteen hoopers in Japan banded together to create this charity video showcase of 20 new and original tricks as a fundraiser to help disaster relief efforts after the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Please Donate
Every hooper in Japan feels connected to the Tohoku disasters and we all have been helping in our own ways: some have volunteered in the affected areas, others have donated profits from their hooping ventures, collected goods, and run fundraisers.
The Japan Tricks Showcase has allowed us to come together in a positive way as a community to reach out for help beyond our local scope. This video is an appeal to you and to all hoopers internationally. Please donate what you can to support efforts to rebuild northern Japan. Any amount is gratefully accepted and your generosity is deeply appreciated.
We believe all of the charities listed below are doing good work and deserve your support. You can click through the Donate links to reach each group’s donations page where all accept PayPal or credit card donations.
Peace Boat cooks meals for hundreds of evacuees daily and helps muck out businesses and homes. Several people in our hooping community have participated in their project. Donate to Peace Boat.
Tohoku Kids Project supports children orphaned by the disaster. This is a joint project between two groups that our hooping community has worked with before: Living Dreams and Smile Kids. Donate to Tohoku Kids.
Japan EQ Animal Rescue and Support rescues and supports animals in crisis. They are trying to save pets in the nuclear exclusion zone, too. Donate to JEARS.
Peace Winds Japan collects and delivers aid supplies. They’ve been instrumental in getting materials to the affected areas quickly. Donate to Peace Winds.
Save the Children Japan runs child-friendly spaces in shelters so that parents can focus on rebuilding. Donate to Save the Children.
Japan Emergency NGOs runs a soup kitchen and clean-up operations. They were on the ground early and plan to stay until the end. Donate to JEN
Second Harvest Japan feeds the hungry and builds a food lifeline. Donate to Second Harvest.
Japanese Red Cross mobilizes medical teams and sanitation facilities. Donate to the Red Cross.
Individual Trick Videos
 Dango Break dumpling break Ayumi |
 Hinomaru Jump japanese flag jump Ayumi |
 Mikaeri Biijin beauty looking back Ayumi |
 Koya-san mt. koya Deanne |
 Obi kimono sash Tink |
 Tonbo dragonfly Tink & Tod |
 Karakusa scrollwork Deko |
 Hinomaru Japan japanese flag Mikori |
 Daruma daruma doll Tomomi |
 Nakayoshi best friends Miki & Roon Roon |
 Yoyogi Breeze park breeze Naomi |
 Hoshi Love star love Heather |
 Twirling Kappa water sprite Jonathan |
 Hoop Kata hoop karate Yokaokojo |
 Big Top circus tent Azusa |
 Dorobo robber Paolo |
 Kaigara seashell Sareh |
 Dosei saturn Hiroko |
 Iruka dolphin Keiko |
 Kubi neck Miwa |
These are brilliant!