NEWS3 June 2023 ‘TBS’ radio presented the ‘Smachnogo’‘TBS’ Radio Station broadcasted live about ‘Smachnogo’ in their program called ‘Human Right Today’. Takane talked about the concept of the restaurant, while a Ukrainian refugee staff talked about the life in Japan. 29 May 2023 Invitation to the round-table discussion with Kelly Clements of UNHCRTakane is invited to the round-table discussion with Kelly T. Clements United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees to present her activities through ‘Smachnogo’ and her idea to support the refugees. 19 May 2023 ‘Reuters’ mentioned the ‘Smachnogo’Corresponding to the opening of the ‘G7 Summit’ in Hiroshima, the international news agency ‘Reuters’ published an article and a photo on own English online news, mentioning Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’. 8 May 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is mentioned in ‘JAPAN Forward’In an online article ‘JAPAN Forward’ in English version connected to ‘Sankei’ Newspaper mentions ‘Smachnogo”, referring to its function and operation. 8 May 2023 ‘Sankei’ Newspaper refers to ‘Smachnogo’In an article about supporting Ukraine in the “Sankei” Newspaper refers to ‘Smachnogo’, taking about the cuisine, staff and Takane. 3 May 2023 Interview on Youtube channel by Akira IkegamiTakane takes part in the interview on YouTube channel maneged by well-known Japanese journalist Mr. Akira Ikegami. She explains about her initiative to the journalist at her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’. 2 May 2023 ‘Tokyo-jin’ presents ‘Smachnogo’A magazine called “Tokyo-jin” which offers Tokyo local information presents ‘Smachnogo’. It’s reported Takane’s interview and some specialities of the restaurant. 30 March 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is on ‘Tokyo Weekender’On the English website for foreigners about Tokyo called ‘Tokyo Weekender’, Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is presented. Takane is also featured in an interview and a talk of a Ukrainian refugee staff. 28 March 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ featured in the magazine ‘MORE’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. 9 March 2023 Interview from ‘Jr.Press’ in ‘Yomiuri’ NewspaperTakane 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. 6 March 2023 ‘The Mainichi’ Newspaper describe ‘Smachnogo’An online version of Japanese newspaper, ‘The Mainichi’ in English, narrates Takane’s initiative to support the Ukrainian refugees, through her restaurant “Smachnogo”. 6 March 2023 ‘Japan Times’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview‘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. 4 March 2023 Interview in ‘Nihonkai’ NewspaperIn ‘Nihonkai’ Newspaper, Takane’s interview talks about her method to support the Ukrainian refugees at her restaurant “Smachnogo”. 4 March 2023 Takane talks to ‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper published Takane’s interview concerning her idea and activities concerning support the Ukrainian refugees’s life in Japan. 3 March 2023 Takane appeared on ‘NHK’ TV News liveOn 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. 2 March 2023 Interview in ‘Akita Sakigake’ Newspaper‘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’. 1 March 2023 Takane’s article in ‘Kumamoto Nichinichi’ Newspaper‘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’. 28 February 2023 Long interview in ‘Yahoo! JAPAN’ SDGsOn 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’. 28 February 2023 Lecture about ‘Ukrainian employees’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. 28 February 2023 Article about Takane in ‘Shizuoka’ NewspaperIn a column series which narrates some supporters for Ukraine in ‘Shizuoka’ Newspaper, the second episode treats Takane and her activities through her restaurant “Smachnogo” 27 February 2023 ‘Asahi’ Newspaper publishes the article about ‘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. 26 February 2023 ‘Kanagawa’ Newspaper reports Takane’s interviewIn 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’. 25 February 2023 Takane’s interview in ‘Kyoto’ NewspaperIn 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’. 25 February 2023 ‘Kyodo’ News presents ‘Smachnogo’ in English‘Kyodo’ online News in English version reported Takane’s effort concerning the employment of the Ukrainian refugees in her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’, through her interview. 24 February 2023 EU Ambassador visits “Smachnogo”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. 24 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ appeared on ‘TBS’ TV NewsOne 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. 24 February 2023 Takane’s interview in ‘Kobe’ Newspaper‘Kobe’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview about her activities for mental and economic support of the Ukrainian refugees through her Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’. 24 February 2023 Article about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Sport Hochi’ NewspaperIn ‘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. 24 February 2023 The U.S. and the Ukrainian Ambassadors visit ‘Smachnogo’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. 23 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in European media “EPA”My restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ and its Ukrainian refugee staff are presented in a web site of ‘EPA’ (European Photopress Agency) mainly located in Germany. 22 February 2023 ‘LINE News’ presents ‘Smachnogo’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. 22 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is referred in ‘Nikkei’ NewspaperTakane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is referred to in ‘Nikkei’ Newspaper, as an employer. The article reports the employment situation for the Ukrainian refugees in Japan. 19 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented on Taiwanese TV News ‘Formosa TV’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. 9 February 2023 Interview about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Nippon Broadcasting’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’. 26 December 2022 Article about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Asahi’ newspaperThe situation soon after the opening of the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is told in ‘Asahi’ newspaper with interview of Takane and the Ukrainian refugee staff. 23 December 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is reported in a web magazine ‘Nikkei Business’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. 21 December 2022 The magazine ‘Stroll Master’ presents ‘Smachnogo’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. 17 November 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in a news program on ‘NHK’ TVIn 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. 16 November 2022 ‘NHK’ radio broadcasted live from ‘Smachnogo’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. 28 October 2022 ‘NHK’ TV program reports Takane’s staffThe 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. 20 October 2022 Ex Japanese Prime Minister visits “Smachnogo”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. 20 October 2022 Web newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ presents ‘Smachnogo’In the local newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ where my restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is located introduces the restaurant, talking about my concept and menu. 19 October 2022 Members of Ukrainian Parliament visit ‘Smachnogo’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. 19 October 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in ‘Chunichi’ newspaperThe 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. 8 October 2022 Article about Nobel Prize in ‘Tokyo’ NewspaperAbout 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. 6 October 2022 Reference to ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Shizuoka’ newspaperIn 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. 20 September 2022 Ukrainian YouTuber presents ‘Smachnogo’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. 17 September 2022 Article in ‘Yomiuri’ Newspaper about ‘Smachnogo’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. 7 September 2022 Ukrainian Ambassador celebrates ‘Smachnogo’s openingThe 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. 7 September 2022 Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is now opened.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. Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next 3 June 2023 ‘TBS’ radio presented the ‘Smachnogo’‘TBS’ Radio Station broadcasted live about ‘Smachnogo’ in their program called ‘Human Right Today’. Takane talked about the concept of the restaurant, while a Ukrainian refugee staff talked about the life in Japan. 29 May 2023 Invitation to the round-table discussion with Kelly Clements of UNHCRTakane is invited to the round-table discussion with Kelly T. Clements United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees to present her activities through ‘Smachnogo’ and her idea to support the refugees. 19 May 2023 ‘Reuters’ mentioned the ‘Smachnogo’Corresponding to the opening of the ‘G7 Summit’ in Hiroshima, the international news agency ‘Reuters’ published an article and a photo on own English online news, mentioning Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’. 8 May 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is mentioned in ‘JAPAN Forward’In an online article ‘JAPAN Forward’ in English version connected to ‘Sankei’ Newspaper mentions ‘Smachnogo”, referring to its function and operation. 8 May 2023 ‘Sankei’ Newspaper refers to ‘Smachnogo’In an article about supporting Ukraine in the “Sankei” Newspaper refers to ‘Smachnogo’, taking about the cuisine, staff and Takane. 3 May 2023 Interview on Youtube channel by Akira IkegamiTakane takes part in the interview on YouTube channel maneged by well-known Japanese journalist Mr. Akira Ikegami. She explains about her initiative to the journalist at her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’. 2 May 2023 ‘Tokyo-jin’ presents ‘Smachnogo’A magazine called “Tokyo-jin” which offers Tokyo local information presents ‘Smachnogo’. It’s reported Takane’s interview and some specialities of the restaurant. 30 March 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is on ‘Tokyo Weekender’On the English website for foreigners about Tokyo called ‘Tokyo Weekender’, Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is presented. Takane is also featured in an interview and a talk of a Ukrainian refugee staff. 28 March 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ featured in the magazine ‘MORE’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. 9 March 2023 Interview from ‘Jr.Press’ in ‘Yomiuri’ NewspaperTakane 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. 6 March 2023 ‘The Mainichi’ Newspaper describe ‘Smachnogo’An online version of Japanese newspaper, ‘The Mainichi’ in English, narrates Takane’s initiative to support the Ukrainian refugees, through her restaurant “Smachnogo”. 6 March 2023 ‘Japan Times’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview‘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. 4 March 2023 Interview in ‘Nihonkai’ NewspaperIn ‘Nihonkai’ Newspaper, Takane’s interview talks about her method to support the Ukrainian refugees at her restaurant “Smachnogo”. 4 March 2023 Takane talks to ‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper published Takane’s interview concerning her idea and activities concerning support the Ukrainian refugees’s life in Japan. 3 March 2023 Takane appeared on ‘NHK’ TV News liveOn 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. 2 March 2023 Interview in ‘Akita Sakigake’ Newspaper‘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’. 1 March 2023 Takane’s article in ‘Kumamoto Nichinichi’ Newspaper‘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’. 28 February 2023 Long interview in ‘Yahoo! JAPAN’ SDGsOn 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’. 28 February 2023 Lecture about ‘Ukrainian employees’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. 28 February 2023 Article about Takane in ‘Shizuoka’ NewspaperIn a column series which narrates some supporters for Ukraine in ‘Shizuoka’ Newspaper, the second episode treats Takane and her activities through her restaurant “Smachnogo” 27 February 2023 ‘Asahi’ Newspaper publishes the article about ‘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. 26 February 2023 ‘Kanagawa’ Newspaper reports Takane’s interviewIn 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’. 25 February 2023 Takane’s interview in ‘Kyoto’ NewspaperIn 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’. 25 February 2023 ‘Kyodo’ News presents ‘Smachnogo’ in English‘Kyodo’ online News in English version reported Takane’s effort concerning the employment of the Ukrainian refugees in her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’, through her interview. 24 February 2023 EU Ambassador visits “Smachnogo”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. 24 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ appeared on ‘TBS’ TV NewsOne 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. 24 February 2023 Takane’s interview in ‘Kobe’ Newspaper‘Kobe’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview about her activities for mental and economic support of the Ukrainian refugees through her Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’. 24 February 2023 Article about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Sport Hochi’ NewspaperIn ‘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. 24 February 2023 The U.S. and the Ukrainian Ambassadors visit ‘Smachnogo’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. 23 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in European media “EPA”My restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ and its Ukrainian refugee staff are presented in a web site of ‘EPA’ (European Photopress Agency) mainly located in Germany. 22 February 2023 ‘LINE News’ presents ‘Smachnogo’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. 22 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is referred in ‘Nikkei’ NewspaperTakane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is referred to in ‘Nikkei’ Newspaper, as an employer. The article reports the employment situation for the Ukrainian refugees in Japan. 19 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented on Taiwanese TV News ‘Formosa TV’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. 9 February 2023 Interview about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Nippon Broadcasting’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’. 26 December 2022 Article about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Asahi’ newspaperThe situation soon after the opening of the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is told in ‘Asahi’ newspaper with interview of Takane and the Ukrainian refugee staff. 23 December 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is reported in a web magazine ‘Nikkei Business’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. 21 December 2022 The magazine ‘Stroll Master’ presents ‘Smachnogo’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. 17 November 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in a news program on ‘NHK’ TVIn 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. 16 November 2022 ‘NHK’ radio broadcasted live from ‘Smachnogo’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. 28 October 2022 ‘NHK’ TV program reports Takane’s staffThe 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. 20 October 2022 Ex Japanese Prime Minister visits “Smachnogo”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. 20 October 2022 Web newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ presents ‘Smachnogo’In the local newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ where my restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is located introduces the restaurant, talking about my concept and menu. 19 October 2022 Members of Ukrainian Parliament visit ‘Smachnogo’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. 19 October 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in ‘Chunichi’ newspaperThe 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. 8 October 2022 Article about Nobel Prize in ‘Tokyo’ NewspaperAbout 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. 6 October 2022 Reference to ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Shizuoka’ newspaperIn 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. 20 September 2022 Ukrainian YouTuber presents ‘Smachnogo’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. 17 September 2022 Article in ‘Yomiuri’ Newspaper about ‘Smachnogo’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. 7 September 2022 Ukrainian Ambassador celebrates ‘Smachnogo’s openingThe 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. 7 September 2022 Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is now opened.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. Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next
3 June 2023 ‘TBS’ radio presented the ‘Smachnogo’‘TBS’ Radio Station broadcasted live about ‘Smachnogo’ in their program called ‘Human Right Today’. Takane talked about the concept of the restaurant, while a Ukrainian refugee staff talked about the life in Japan.
29 May 2023 Invitation to the round-table discussion with Kelly Clements of UNHCRTakane is invited to the round-table discussion with Kelly T. Clements United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees to present her activities through ‘Smachnogo’ and her idea to support the refugees.
19 May 2023 ‘Reuters’ mentioned the ‘Smachnogo’Corresponding to the opening of the ‘G7 Summit’ in Hiroshima, the international news agency ‘Reuters’ published an article and a photo on own English online news, mentioning Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.
8 May 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is mentioned in ‘JAPAN Forward’In an online article ‘JAPAN Forward’ in English version connected to ‘Sankei’ Newspaper mentions ‘Smachnogo”, referring to its function and operation.
8 May 2023 ‘Sankei’ Newspaper refers to ‘Smachnogo’In an article about supporting Ukraine in the “Sankei” Newspaper refers to ‘Smachnogo’, taking about the cuisine, staff and Takane.
3 May 2023 Interview on Youtube channel by Akira IkegamiTakane takes part in the interview on YouTube channel maneged by well-known Japanese journalist Mr. Akira Ikegami. She explains about her initiative to the journalist at her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.
2 May 2023 ‘Tokyo-jin’ presents ‘Smachnogo’A magazine called “Tokyo-jin” which offers Tokyo local information presents ‘Smachnogo’. It’s reported Takane’s interview and some specialities of the restaurant.
30 March 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is on ‘Tokyo Weekender’On the English website for foreigners about Tokyo called ‘Tokyo Weekender’, Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is presented. Takane is also featured in an interview and a talk of a Ukrainian refugee staff.
28 March 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ featured in the magazine ‘MORE’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.
9 March 2023 Interview from ‘Jr.Press’ in ‘Yomiuri’ NewspaperTakane 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.
6 March 2023 ‘The Mainichi’ Newspaper describe ‘Smachnogo’An online version of Japanese newspaper, ‘The Mainichi’ in English, narrates Takane’s initiative to support the Ukrainian refugees, through her restaurant “Smachnogo”.
6 March 2023 ‘Japan Times’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview‘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.
4 March 2023 Interview in ‘Nihonkai’ NewspaperIn ‘Nihonkai’ Newspaper, Takane’s interview talks about her method to support the Ukrainian refugees at her restaurant “Smachnogo”.
4 March 2023 Takane talks to ‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper published Takane’s interview concerning her idea and activities concerning support the Ukrainian refugees’s life in Japan.
3 March 2023 Takane appeared on ‘NHK’ TV News liveOn 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.
2 March 2023 Interview in ‘Akita Sakigake’ Newspaper‘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’.
1 March 2023 Takane’s article in ‘Kumamoto Nichinichi’ Newspaper‘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’.
28 February 2023 Long interview in ‘Yahoo! JAPAN’ SDGsOn 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’.
28 February 2023 Lecture about ‘Ukrainian employees’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.
28 February 2023 Article about Takane in ‘Shizuoka’ NewspaperIn a column series which narrates some supporters for Ukraine in ‘Shizuoka’ Newspaper, the second episode treats Takane and her activities through her restaurant “Smachnogo”
27 February 2023 ‘Asahi’ Newspaper publishes the article about ‘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.
26 February 2023 ‘Kanagawa’ Newspaper reports Takane’s interviewIn 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’.
25 February 2023 Takane’s interview in ‘Kyoto’ NewspaperIn 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’.
25 February 2023 ‘Kyodo’ News presents ‘Smachnogo’ in English‘Kyodo’ online News in English version reported Takane’s effort concerning the employment of the Ukrainian refugees in her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’, through her interview.
24 February 2023 EU Ambassador visits “Smachnogo”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.
24 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ appeared on ‘TBS’ TV NewsOne 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.
24 February 2023 Takane’s interview in ‘Kobe’ Newspaper‘Kobe’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview about her activities for mental and economic support of the Ukrainian refugees through her Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.
24 February 2023 Article about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Sport Hochi’ NewspaperIn ‘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.
24 February 2023 The U.S. and the Ukrainian Ambassadors visit ‘Smachnogo’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.
23 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in European media “EPA”My restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ and its Ukrainian refugee staff are presented in a web site of ‘EPA’ (European Photopress Agency) mainly located in Germany.
22 February 2023 ‘LINE News’ presents ‘Smachnogo’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.
22 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is referred in ‘Nikkei’ NewspaperTakane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is referred to in ‘Nikkei’ Newspaper, as an employer. The article reports the employment situation for the Ukrainian refugees in Japan.
19 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented on Taiwanese TV News ‘Formosa TV’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.
9 February 2023 Interview about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Nippon Broadcasting’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’.
26 December 2022 Article about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Asahi’ newspaperThe situation soon after the opening of the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is told in ‘Asahi’ newspaper with interview of Takane and the Ukrainian refugee staff.
23 December 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is reported in a web magazine ‘Nikkei Business’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.
21 December 2022 The magazine ‘Stroll Master’ presents ‘Smachnogo’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.
17 November 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in a news program on ‘NHK’ TVIn 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.
16 November 2022 ‘NHK’ radio broadcasted live from ‘Smachnogo’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.
28 October 2022 ‘NHK’ TV program reports Takane’s staffThe 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.
20 October 2022 Ex Japanese Prime Minister visits “Smachnogo”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.
20 October 2022 Web newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ presents ‘Smachnogo’In the local newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ where my restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is located introduces the restaurant, talking about my concept and menu.
19 October 2022 Members of Ukrainian Parliament visit ‘Smachnogo’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.
19 October 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in ‘Chunichi’ newspaperThe 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.
8 October 2022 Article about Nobel Prize in ‘Tokyo’ NewspaperAbout 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.
6 October 2022 Reference to ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Shizuoka’ newspaperIn 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.
20 September 2022 Ukrainian YouTuber presents ‘Smachnogo’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.
17 September 2022 Article in ‘Yomiuri’ Newspaper about ‘Smachnogo’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.
7 September 2022 Ukrainian Ambassador celebrates ‘Smachnogo’s openingThe 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.
7 September 2022 Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is now opened.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.
3 June 2023 ‘TBS’ radio presented the ‘Smachnogo’‘TBS’ Radio Station broadcasted live about ‘Smachnogo’ in their program called ‘Human Right Today’. Takane talked about the concept of the restaurant, while a Ukrainian refugee staff talked about the life in Japan.
29 May 2023 Invitation to the round-table discussion with Kelly Clements of UNHCRTakane is invited to the round-table discussion with Kelly T. Clements United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees to present her activities through ‘Smachnogo’ and her idea to support the refugees.
19 May 2023 ‘Reuters’ mentioned the ‘Smachnogo’Corresponding to the opening of the ‘G7 Summit’ in Hiroshima, the international news agency ‘Reuters’ published an article and a photo on own English online news, mentioning Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.
8 May 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is mentioned in ‘JAPAN Forward’In an online article ‘JAPAN Forward’ in English version connected to ‘Sankei’ Newspaper mentions ‘Smachnogo”, referring to its function and operation.
8 May 2023 ‘Sankei’ Newspaper refers to ‘Smachnogo’In an article about supporting Ukraine in the “Sankei” Newspaper refers to ‘Smachnogo’, taking about the cuisine, staff and Takane.
3 May 2023 Interview on Youtube channel by Akira IkegamiTakane takes part in the interview on YouTube channel maneged by well-known Japanese journalist Mr. Akira Ikegami. She explains about her initiative to the journalist at her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.
2 May 2023 ‘Tokyo-jin’ presents ‘Smachnogo’A magazine called “Tokyo-jin” which offers Tokyo local information presents ‘Smachnogo’. It’s reported Takane’s interview and some specialities of the restaurant.
30 March 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is on ‘Tokyo Weekender’On the English website for foreigners about Tokyo called ‘Tokyo Weekender’, Takane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is presented. Takane is also featured in an interview and a talk of a Ukrainian refugee staff.
28 March 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ featured in the magazine ‘MORE’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.
9 March 2023 Interview from ‘Jr.Press’ in ‘Yomiuri’ NewspaperTakane 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.
6 March 2023 ‘The Mainichi’ Newspaper describe ‘Smachnogo’An online version of Japanese newspaper, ‘The Mainichi’ in English, narrates Takane’s initiative to support the Ukrainian refugees, through her restaurant “Smachnogo”.
6 March 2023 ‘Japan Times’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview‘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.
4 March 2023 Interview in ‘Nihonkai’ NewspaperIn ‘Nihonkai’ Newspaper, Takane’s interview talks about her method to support the Ukrainian refugees at her restaurant “Smachnogo”.
4 March 2023 Takane talks to ‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper‘Osaka Nichinichi’ Newspaper published Takane’s interview concerning her idea and activities concerning support the Ukrainian refugees’s life in Japan.
3 March 2023 Takane appeared on ‘NHK’ TV News liveOn 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.
2 March 2023 Interview in ‘Akita Sakigake’ Newspaper‘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’.
1 March 2023 Takane’s article in ‘Kumamoto Nichinichi’ Newspaper‘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’.
28 February 2023 Long interview in ‘Yahoo! JAPAN’ SDGsOn 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’.
28 February 2023 Lecture about ‘Ukrainian employees’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.
28 February 2023 Article about Takane in ‘Shizuoka’ NewspaperIn a column series which narrates some supporters for Ukraine in ‘Shizuoka’ Newspaper, the second episode treats Takane and her activities through her restaurant “Smachnogo”
27 February 2023 ‘Asahi’ Newspaper publishes the article about ‘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.
26 February 2023 ‘Kanagawa’ Newspaper reports Takane’s interviewIn 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’.
25 February 2023 Takane’s interview in ‘Kyoto’ NewspaperIn 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’.
25 February 2023 ‘Kyodo’ News presents ‘Smachnogo’ in English‘Kyodo’ online News in English version reported Takane’s effort concerning the employment of the Ukrainian refugees in her restaurant ‘Smachnogo’, through her interview.
24 February 2023 EU Ambassador visits “Smachnogo”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.
24 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ appeared on ‘TBS’ TV NewsOne 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.
24 February 2023 Takane’s interview in ‘Kobe’ Newspaper‘Kobe’ Newspaper presents Takane’s interview about her activities for mental and economic support of the Ukrainian refugees through her Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’.
24 February 2023 Article about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Sport Hochi’ NewspaperIn ‘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.
24 February 2023 The U.S. and the Ukrainian Ambassadors visit ‘Smachnogo’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.
23 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in European media “EPA”My restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ and its Ukrainian refugee staff are presented in a web site of ‘EPA’ (European Photopress Agency) mainly located in Germany.
22 February 2023 ‘LINE News’ presents ‘Smachnogo’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.
22 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is referred in ‘Nikkei’ NewspaperTakane’s restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is referred to in ‘Nikkei’ Newspaper, as an employer. The article reports the employment situation for the Ukrainian refugees in Japan.
19 February 2023 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented on Taiwanese TV News ‘Formosa TV’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.
9 February 2023 Interview about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Nippon Broadcasting’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’.
26 December 2022 Article about ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Asahi’ newspaperThe situation soon after the opening of the restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is told in ‘Asahi’ newspaper with interview of Takane and the Ukrainian refugee staff.
23 December 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is reported in a web magazine ‘Nikkei Business’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.
21 December 2022 The magazine ‘Stroll Master’ presents ‘Smachnogo’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.
17 November 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in a news program on ‘NHK’ TVIn 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.
16 November 2022 ‘NHK’ radio broadcasted live from ‘Smachnogo’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.
28 October 2022 ‘NHK’ TV program reports Takane’s staffThe 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.
20 October 2022 Ex Japanese Prime Minister visits “Smachnogo”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.
20 October 2022 Web newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ presents ‘Smachnogo’In the local newspaper ‘Shimbashi Keizai’ where my restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is located introduces the restaurant, talking about my concept and menu.
19 October 2022 Members of Ukrainian Parliament visit ‘Smachnogo’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.
19 October 2022 ‘Smachnogo’ is presented in ‘Chunichi’ newspaperThe 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.
8 October 2022 Article about Nobel Prize in ‘Tokyo’ NewspaperAbout 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.
6 October 2022 Reference to ‘Smachnogo’ in ‘Shizuoka’ newspaperIn 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.
20 September 2022 Ukrainian YouTuber presents ‘Smachnogo’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.
17 September 2022 Article in ‘Yomiuri’ Newspaper about ‘Smachnogo’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.
7 September 2022 Ukrainian Ambassador celebrates ‘Smachnogo’s openingThe 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.
7 September 2022 Ukrainian restaurant ‘Smachnogo’ is now opened.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.