What we’re about
Global Arigato Project – Gratitude & Mindfulness Community
Our mission is to spread happiness and bring smiles to people of all ages—especially children and young adults. Through seminars, workshops, and community activities, we aim to nurture gratitude, support emotional well-being, prevent suicide, and inspire a more peaceful world.
The original meaning of “Arigato” reminds us that simply being alive is a miracle.
About the Founder – Hiro Iwamoto
Hiro began losing his eyesight at 13 and became completely blind at 16. After a difficult youth, he found new purpose and attended the Kumamoto Prefectural School for the Blind.
At 39, he moved to San Diego to open an acupuncture clinic, developing a unique finger-needle therapy to help patients who were fearful of traditional needles.
In April 2019, Hiro overcame blindness to sail across the Pacific Ocean with a U.S. partner—becoming the first blind person in the world to achieve this remarkable feat. He is now preparing for a solo Pacific crossing in 2027.
🎥 Watch Hiro’s Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aoRlZxLZGM
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Special Event - Film & Inspirational Talk by Hiro Iwamoto (Free)
Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library, 215 W Washington Street, San Diego, CA, USAbout Film
"Pale Blue Dot - If You Smile"
- “Pale Blue Dot” is the nickname of a photograph taken by Voyager 1 as it left the solar system, capturing Earth from about 6 billion kilometers away.
- This image suggests that, in the vastness of the universe, all events and human activities on Earth are incredibly small and fragile.
- Inspired by this photograph, the film reflects on the origins of life, the importance of water on Earth, and the meaning of our existence, with insights from scientists and spiritual leaders.
- Just as water reflects the path of Earth, the film invites us to sense the soul in the journey of life itself.Event Details: https://globalarigatoproject.org/special-event/
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