On the pages in which a model learns SDGs in a Japanese magazine for ladies called ‘MORE’
Takane and one of the Ukrainian refugee staff in the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ take part in the interview.

Takane takes part in an interview from the minor reporters in the sector called ‘Jr.Press’ in ‘Yomiuri’ Newspaper,
to explain the concept of her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ and feelings of the refugees staff. Today it’s published.

An online version of Japanese newspaper, ‘The Mainichi’ in English, narrates Takane’s initiative
to support the Ukrainian refugees, through her restaurant “Smachnogo”.

‘Japan Times’ Newspaper reported the activities of the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ through Takane’s interview
to talk about the realization of economic support and mental support at the same time.

In ‘Nihonkai’ Newspaper, Takane’s interview talks about
her method to support the Ukrainian refugees at her restaurant “Smachnogo”.

‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper published Takane’s interview 
concerning her idea and activities concerning support the Ukrainian refugees’s life in Japan.

On a morning TV news of the Japanese national channel ‘NHK’, they broadcasted a special program during
10 mins. to present Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’, in which she takes part in a live interview there.

‘Akita Sakigake’ Newspaper publishes Takane’s interview in a series of articles which treats few supporters to Ukraine.
 She talks about her idea and her method to support the Ukrainian refugees inside of the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.

‘Kumamoto Nichinichi’ Newspaper reported Takane’s interview about how to support
the Ukrainian refugees and also published a photo with her refugee staff at the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.

On a web site “Yahoo! JAPAN” SDGs, Takane takes part in an exclusive long interview to explain her thought about
supporting people, and also talks about the process of starting up and developing her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.

Concerning the theme ‘Employment of the Ukrainian refugees’, at the invitation of a Rotary Club,
Takane gave a lecture, with ex Japanese Prime Minister, Morihiro Hosokawa. 

In a column series which narrates some supporters for Ukraine in ‘Shizuoka’ Newspaper,
the second episode treats Takane and her activities through her restaurant “Smachnogo”

Through Takane’s interview and the close coverage in the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ of the day after
one year from Russian invasion in Ukraine, ‘Asahi’ newspaper reported the refugees’ feelings.

In the local newspaper in Kanagawa carried Takane’s interview in which she talks about her idea and method
 to support the Ukrainian refugees and also her perspective inside of the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.

In the local newspaper in Kyoto, it is published Takane’s interview concerning support to the Ukrainian refugees
and the perspective about Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.

‘Kyodo’ online News in English version reported Takane’s effort concerning the employment
of the Ukrainian refugees in her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’, through her interview.

European Union Ambassador in Japan and the members of the Embassy took lunch in my restaurant
“Smachnogo” to encourage my staffs and to show solidarity between Europe and Japan to support Ukraine.

One of the Ukrainian refugee staffs in Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ appeared
on Japanese ‘TBS’ TV News to talk about her feelings during a year on from the Russian invasion.

‘Kobe’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview about her activities for mental and economic support
of the Ukrainian refugees through her Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.

In ‘Sport Hochi’, Japanese newspaper, there is an article about Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’
in which it’s reported the interviews of Takane and of a Ukrainian refugee staff in the restaurant.

One year on from the Russian invasion in Ukraine, the US Ambassador and the Ukrainian Ambassador
had lunch at Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ to encourage her Ukrainian refugee staff.

My restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ and its Ukrainian refugee staff are presented in a web site of
‘EPA’ (European Photopress Agency) mainly located in Germany.

In the news section of the Japanese mobile application, ‘LINE’, reports the life of an Ukrainian refugee staff
in Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’, presenting also Takane’s comments and the story about the restaurant.

Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is referred to in ‘Nikkei’ Newspaper, as an employer.
The article reports the employment situation for the Ukrainian refugees in Japan.

On the Taiwanese TV News channel ‘Formosa TV’, during more than 5 minutes, Takane’s activities
to support the Ukrainian refugees are presented through her interview with the refugee staff.

Regarding the theme of one year after the Russian invasion in Ukraine, Takane and a Ukrainian refugee
in my restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ reply to the interview from the Podcast Station of ‘Nippon Broadcasting’.

The situation soon after the opening of the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is told in ‘Asahi’ newspaper
with interview of Takane and the Ukrainian refugee staff.

In the article series called ‘Restaurants never beaten’ in the web magazine ‘Nikkei Business’
‘Smachnogo’ is reported on. Takane talks about the concept, the process and the prospect.

In the ‘January 2023’ edition of the magazine ‘Stroll Master’, in the special article about Ukrainian cuisine,
‘Smachnogo’ is presented with recommendation of the Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan.

In a morning news program on the national TV channel ‘NHK’, the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ was featured.
The rehearsal of cooking the Ukrainian Christmas menu by our Ukrainian refugees staff was telecasted.

The Japanese national radio channel ‘NHK’ broadcasted live from the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.
During the dinner time, for 20 mins. Takane, the Ukrainian staff and the guests talk about the restaurant.

The TV channel owned by the Japanese government in the program called ‘Information ! In Tokyo’ 
reported a Ukrainian staff who works at the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ operated by Takane.

Ex Japanese Prime Minister, Morihiro Hosokawa had dinner at Takane’s restaurant “Smachnogo”
with a Executive Director of the UNHCR to encourage my Ukrainian refugee staff and to study their problems.

In the local newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ where my restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is located
introduces the restaurant, talking about my concept and menu.

6 Members of Ukrainian Parliament have lunch at the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ where Takane opened
and is currently managing. They appreciate Takane’s activities and encourage the Ukrainian refugee staff.

The restaurant for supporting the Ukrainian refugees is presented in ‘Chunichi’ newspaper.
Takane’s thoughts and feelings of the refugee staff in the restaurant are told.

About the Nobel Prize which the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties
awarded, Takane’s refugee staff’s comments and our photo are shown in ‘Tokyo’ Newspaper.

In the column called ‘Daizizai’ on the first page of ‘Shizuoka’ newspaper,
Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is mentioned, regarding the theme about a situation of Ukrainian refugees.

In a popular Ukrainian YouTube cannel called Anna Mitzel, “Smachnogo” is presented.
Also Takane appears in the video, answering her interview questions, as the creator and the owner of the project.

The restaurant with the aim to help the Ukrainian refugees is reported in Daily ‘Yomiuri’. The article talks about
the details from the planning to the realization, also about the reaction of the guests and the refugees.

The Ukrainian plenipotentiary Ambassador in Japan: Sergiy Korsunsky has lunch at Takane’s restaurant
‘Smachnogo’, on the opening day, to celebrate the opening and encourage the Ukrainian refugees staff.

To employ the Ukrainian refugees in Tokyo, and also to make a place of communication between
the refugees and local Japaneses people, today Takane opened Ukrainian and Japanese fusion restaurant.

In the article in Daily ‘Chunichi’ which treats the theme about after a half year from the invasion in Ukraine,
Takane’s activities are presented, which support Ukrainian refugees in Japan.

Takane interprete a role in a new film directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka. The story is about inheritance
and set in Ago bay known as culture of pearls.  It will be shown in the cinema all over Japan next year.

Takane.E.Office contributed for the Ukraine refugees in Moldova and Poland,
through the embassy and a social welfare corporation. I pray for the realization of peace as soon as possible.

Takane has passed 2nd class in an examination -organized by Kyoto’s chamber of commerce-
about culture, history and tourism of the historical capital in Japan.

Takane is going to perform a piece about a spring bird in Japanese traditional style. The show called
‘Hanahito-kai’, will be shown at Nishinomiya Noh Theatre in Hyogo prefecture, on Sunday 29th August.

At first, showing in Ishikawa prefecture from 26^th March, then in cinemas in all parts of Japan from
2^nd April. The story concerns Ishikawa lotus root farmers, while Takane’s scene is filmed in Osaka.

Takane is going to dance in a Japanese traditional piece in ‘Hanayagi’ style. The show is called ‘Hanahito-kai’,
directed by Tsunahito Hanayagi.  Playing at the National Bunraku Theatre in Osaka, on Sunday, 11^th October.

This Japanese drama previously broadcasted in June is now available on DVD and Blu-ray.
It’s also screening on-demand until next June. Takane plays a hostess of an old Japanese style pub.