Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has said "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere". I would say "injustice and intolerance anywhere are a threat to justice and peace everywhere"

Mr. Jarr Ould Inalla　Charge d'Affaires a.i.
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Japan

Justice and respect for human dignity are the bases for the peace and stability in the world. Yet these absolute prerequisites are often overlooked.

H.E. Mr. Ismael GOULAL BOUDINE
Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Japan

Peace is a delicate product of genuine and total community search. It cannot be sustained if there is the slightest disrespect or discrimination.

H.E. Dr. BARFUOR ADJEI-BARWUAH,
Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Japan

Hiroshima is the symbol of the greatest suffering, as well as of the greatest warning to the mankind:never to use nuclear weapon again.

H.E. Mr. Ivan MRKIC
Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Japan

To safeguard peace while promotive development and protective human rights, such ought to be the motto of any human being on our planet.

H.E. Mrs. Guisse Maimouna Dial
Embassy of the Republic of Mali in Japan

It is only through appropriate understanding of each other that we can bless our global village with true human security and prosperity, one at peace with both itself and nature.

H.E. Mr. Haron AMIN
Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan

Peace and love are ingredients fueling the life-line of coexistence. These days theｙ are becoming rare. Let's strive for their bumper harvest through dialogue and mutual respect.

H.E. Mr. ABDIRASHID Dulane
Embassy of Ethiopia in Japan

If you have peace in you, then the peace will come with you.
Power is the cause of war.

Ilina Gragoll Textile designer from Berlin

If you have peace in you, then the peace will come with you.
Power is the cause of war.

Ilina Gragoll Textile designer from Berlin

We shall try our best with the motto, ﾒCommunication with love and courage will bring peace.

Teruyoshi Kinjyo Okinawa City Hall, Section Chief

The peace that lasted for 250 years during Tokugawa era is the world record.
Peace is in the nature of the Japanese culture.

Hideo Shinozawa Gakushuin University, Professor Emeritus

I pray for peace among the other 60 billion.

Masahiko Kuwahara Mayor of Kashima City, Saga

Okinawa will always call for world peace!

Teruyoshi Kinjyo Okinawa City Hall, Section Chief

Ground battles involving civilians only took place in Okinawa during the Pacific War. Many precious lives, including more than 200,000 civilians, and much of our irreplaceable traditions were lost. The official instrument of surrender was signed in what is now Okinawa city on September 7th, 1945. The Okinawa city commemorated this day, the day the war ended, as Okinawa City Peace Day.
However, Okinawa city has continued to be called a ﾒmilitary cityﾓ. Attack forces were deployed from the bases facilities in this city during the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and Iraq war. Our citizens were never freed from the threat of war and terrorism. This reality made our citizens wish for peace even deeper, and we participate in civil movement activities in order to protect our rights, protesting against unjust results caused by the bases.
Our minds are set to preserve the awful memory of ground battle and the consequence of wars, in order to educate the world about the importance of peace. We will continue sending the messages of peace with the theme Winning peace through love, courage, and communication at the base of our peace philosophy passed down through Okinawaﾕs ﾒunarmed culture.

Masakazu Nakasone Mayor of Okinawa City

Everybody shows affection for family and friends, and has somebody to care for. If all people realize this fact, then the peace will arrive by itself.

Katsuyuki Ikenobe Mayor of Ushiku City, Ibaragi

We sincerely wish for the realization of the true world peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons, by uniting the power of peace believers.

Iccho Ito Mayor of Nagasaki City, Nagasaki

Art will overcome war

Dr. Eva Stangl-Theimer Imperial Habsburg art and culture society

a good family is the cell for peace

Dr. Eva Stangl-Theimer Imperial Habsburg art and culture society

art and culture lead to a better understanding of nations

Dr. Eva Stangl-Theimer Imperial Habsburg art and culture society

tolerance is the way to peace

Dr. Eva Stangl-Theimer Imperial Habsburg art and culture society

peace must first be in your heart

Dr. Eva Stangl-Theimer Imperial Habsburg art and culture society

A CULTURAL DIALOGUE IN THE NAME OF HUMANITY

Grethe F. Rostboll Former Secretary of Cultural Affairs, Denmark

Make love, not war

Christina Sneum　 Denmark Politiken, Copenhagen

Stop believing in religions, believe in mankind

Christina Sneum　 Denmark Politiken, Copenhagen

Treat your neighbour the same way you want to be treated

Christina Sneum　 Denmark Politiken, Copenhagen

Have respect for individual opinions - tolerance is the way

Christina Sneum　 Denmark Politiken, Copenhagen

Peace, love and harmony are my wishes here in life

Christina Sneum　 Denmark Politiken, Copenhagen

"Peace doesn't hurt anybody!"

Paolo Ferrarrini Singer, Milan

Most Wars are originated in Religion. Maybe we should ask the Gods to agree on religions before we ask humans to find harmony in problems created by Gods.

Kim Mortensen Royal Copenhagen

War is destruction.

Professor. Aydin Ayan Mimar Sinan University, Turkey

War is the biggest enemy for human being.

Professor. Aydin Ayan Mimar Sinan University, Turkey

The civilization created by war is a threat to human race.

Professor. Aydin Ayan Mimar Sinan University, Turkey

Art is the enemy of war.

Professor. Aydin Ayan Mimar Sinan University, Turkey

Make Art not war.

Professor. Aydin Ayan Mimar Sinan University, Turkey

The happiest generation is the one who has no experienced war.

Professor. Aydin Ayan Mimar Sinan University, Turkey

no war games for kids

Dr. Peter Parenzan Imperial Silver and Porcelain Museum, Austria, Director

talk about your problems and do no fight because of them

Dr. Peter Parenzan Imperial Silver and Porcelain Museum, Austria, Director

peace in the heart and peace in the mind will lead to a better world

Dr. Peter Parenzan Imperial Silver and Porcelain Museum, Austria, Director

Exchanging art between culture will lead to a better understanding

Dr. Peter Parenzan Imperial Silver and Porcelain Museum, Austria, Director

art as a meaning of expressing oneself can be understood by everyone -make art and no war

Dr. Peter Parenzan Imperial Silver and Porcelain Museum, Austria, Director

only with democracy you can live in peace

Dr. Sigurd Bauer Deputy Secretary General, Austria

education and understanding lead to peace

Dr. Sigurd Bauer Deputy Secretary General, Austria

learning languages and history will help to keep peace

Dr. Sigurd Bauer Deputy Secretary General, Austria

peace through tolerance and understanding

Dr. Sigurd Bauer Deputy Secretary General, Austria

traveling and visiting different countries will help to keep peace

Dr. Sigurd Bauer Deputy Secretary General, Austria

Like the meaning of the word pacific, the citizens of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand – two small islands in the vast Pacific Ocean – are peaceful in character and intent. Our values embrace co-operation, tolerance and fellowship with all citizens of all cities of this community we call the world.

Mr.Kerry Prendergast　 Mayor of Wellington, NewZealand

Any insect will try to survive when you catch them. They remind me of my ignorance, and I find myself letting them go.

Toshihiko Washio Art Critic

There are only three things we must do. Understand each another. Find common pleasure. And know the nobility of harmony.

Gasen Tsukasa Calligraphy Critic

Peace and art are the warmth within me.

Shozo Yoshida Art Critc

Face the burden. Ask seriously and passionately; How can we find the way to peace?

Fujio Yagyu Art Critc

Enough of wars and violence. Think of others. Think of the consequence of war and violence.

Sonoh Uchida Art critic/Poet

No more inferno, no more ashes.

Mayako Yakushigawa Poet

It is sometimes easy to forget the past tragedy of nuclear bomb.

Mayako Yakushigawa Poet

But the peace of nation is only achieved by its peopleﾕs strong promise.

Mayako Yakushigawa Poet

No! Not again! We want nothing but peace!

Mayako Yakushigawa Poet

Break the gloomy ignorance to find answers in war, and rather create a world filled with peace and freedom. The fight for human dignity is the highest state of art.

Seido Omori Calligraphy Critic

Our soul longs for peace. Peace within ourselves, peace between families and neighbours, peace between nations and regions and peaceful living with mother nature.

Mr.Sukhi TURNER Mayor of Dounedin, Newzealand

Just as art and love, peace should also be universal.

Patrice de la PRRIRE Univers des Arts, Editor,

Our differences are to enrich humanity, not to create barrier among us.

Christian Langlois Membre du lﾕInstitut

Cuisines do not have any borders nor taboos. They take me to places all over the world.

Guy Martin Le Grand Vefour, Cr spcialement

We pronounced a declaration to become a nuclear-free city on the 21st of June, 1985. We will continue our effort to achieve the abolition of nuclear weapons and eternal world peace.

Masao Miki Mayor of Suzaka City, Nagano

Wars, nuclear weapons, and terrorism, they only destroy the earth. For all lives exist on this planet, we must dedicate our wisdom, courage, and infinite love.

FURUKAWA Mayor of Hurukawa City, Miyagi

Protect the 9th article of the Japanese constitution and let the world know why the abolition of nuclear weapons is necessary.

Kazuo Hukuyama The Japan Communist Party, Chiyoda Area Committee

Today, we only see the word peaceﾓ in newspaper articles and on TV, but for many people of my age, ﾒwarﾓ is more realistic, as I was born during the war. My parentsﾕ divorce gave me the first negative image of humans. Since I was a child, I have always thought about ﾒhow peace could be createdﾓ. Now I think a cord in our heartﾓ will bring us an understanding even among those who have different perspectives, lifestyles, religions, and interests. No two people think exactly in the same way. The difference is what is so beautiful. Accepting difference is the way for peace.

Marguerite France Violinist / President of AFJAM, Association Franceo-Japonaise des Amis de la Musique

After what she has gone through, understand why she is hesitant to return -peace, a quote from Felix Leclerc.

maire de la ville de Nicolet, Clement DUBOIS Mayor of Nicolet, Quebec

Peace has always remained beyond our longing and hope. Easy for one to achieve, but never to be shared among all. However, we shall not lose hope.

Kazuo Akiyoshi Art Critic

Exchanging creativity is in the core of understanding. Lack of this will bring conflicts. Art exhibits otherﾕs creativity, and I hope the power of art will bring peace one day.

Tetsuro Omoya Art Critic

The terrorism and unjustifiable retaliation of the United Statesﾉ, the chain of hatred doesnﾕt have an end. The arm will not stop terrorism nor bring peace. Peace will be brought about only by the love for every single human life.

Shen Qiang Calligraphy Critic

Farewell to the wars! Farewell to the poverty! Light the fire of human creation and unite in art. We shall built the peace wall and fill it with art.

Sakae Hasegawa Art Critic / Former judge of the Vallauris International Biennial of Ceramics

I am wishing that the circle of peace--loving will bring the day as soon as possible. It is a day that is free of nuclear weapons, free of hatred and terror.

Tadatoshi Akiba Mayor of Hiroshima City, Hiroshima

Peace is most important. Peace is life. Peace is people.

Marcin Rybicki　 Ambassador of Poland

Our planet is full of green nature. We have to protect nature and stop wars as they will surely destroy our environment.

Toshikatsu Kamei Mayor of Nabari City, Mie

I wish for the day to come at the soonest time. The day that all people of the world live in peace, held deep in their hearts.

Isao Takeuchi Mayor of Tottori City, Tottori

Minoh City is the place for peace lovers. We call for the abolition of all kinds of nuclear weapons and the complete practice of the three non-nuclear principles of Japan.

Jyunichi Fujisawa Mayor of Minoh City, Osaka

This message is from Ikeda city, where a tragic mass murder incident occurred. We are wishing for world peace, in which no child will be lost from wars nor from any other disasters.

Kaoru Kurata Mayor of Ikeda City Osaka

A truly courageous man has no arm.

Satoshi Iguchi Anglican Priest, Kanda Christ Church

One small misunderstanding causes pain, which causes hatred, which in turn causes more hatred and more pain. We must put an end to this sad chain reaction.

Yutaka Yamada Mayor of Kaji City, Gifu

With 83,000 citizens of Tochigi city, a city that declared itself nuclear-free, I will work for the abolition of all nuclear weapons in all nations of the world.

Yoshiyuki Higano Mayor of Tochigi City, Tochigi

I believe that the essence of peace lies in consideration for others and in a will to act for it.

Akira Sugenoya Mayor of Matsumoto City, Nagano

Conflicts exists in many part of the world at this moment. I hope nuclear weapons of mass destruction will not be used ever again.

Toyonori Sasaoka Mayor of Susaki City, Kochi

Peace is within our hearts.
Peace is a bond among our hearts.
Peace is to care for others.
Peace is to accept others.

Norihisa Satake Mayor of Akita City, Akita

We are the residents of the earth. We, as one, do not need weapons. Now is the time to welcome peace. We all live in brotherhood, in which everybody should be equally happy.

Oknawa Hills Holiness Church, Nikawadori

Miyako city has declared itself to be a nuclear-free city, and our citizens are praying for eternal world peace. The message of the Peace Wall shall prevail.

Yoshihiro Kumasaka Mayor of Miyako City, Iwate

Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us. -Old Testament, Isaiah Chapter 26:12
That is our wish.

From all members of Izumi Baptist Church

The under-rating of love, peace and happiness always leads to human suffering as well as national and international misgivings.

Solmaz naydin Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Japan

We, the citizens of Japan, the only nation which has experienced the tragedy of nuclear weapons, must continue to call for the importance of peace and reminder of the tragedy of war, now more so than ever.

Yukio Matsuura Mayor of Takasaki City, Gunma

I’m wishing for true eternal peace without wars nor nuclear arms.

Shigemitsu Hosoe Mayor of Gifu City, Gifu

Knowing that we are all “Earthlings” can by itself become the primary drive of the peace movement.

Hiroshi Nakatsuka Mayor of Hirakata City, Osaka

While there are just as many smiles as the number of people exist, there are just as many tears and sufferings. Happiness will not be attained unless the amount of peace overtakes the amount of people. We must seek the way.

Fumiaki Kaji Mayor of Wajima, Ishikawa

Why can’t we stop fighting even when we wish for peace? Lord, please help us. May your almighty love unite the world.

Shigeo Nakahara Minister, Shinai Christ Church, Hiroshima

Everybody in this world is wishing to live in peace and comfort. We will continue to remind others of the tragic consequence of war and the importance of peace.

Kenji Ishizu Mayor of Kitamoto, Saitama

We are wishing that peace will be brought to the world.

Kiyoshi Urano Mayor of Fujimi City, Saitama

While we wish for a peaceful and prosperous global community, we strive towards safety and nature conservancy in our town.

Eigo Takahashi Mayor of Yahatahama City, Ehime

We wish for the end of wars and terrorism. We wish for the end of all incidents in which the roles of prey and predator are taken within humankind.

Kenji Matsumoto Mayor of Aki City, Kochi

Give thanks for life. Care for others. Understand Others. Accept difference. We shall realize a bright future and world peace.

Teruhito Nakamura Mayor of Yamanashi City, Yamanashi

We are sincerely wishing that the Peace Wall will be a success. We wish it will contribute in changing the reality of wars and terrorism.

Yutaka Ishikawa Mayor of Southern Alps City, Yamanashi

Japan has suffered enough from earthquakes, why should it suffer from war?

Helena Honcoopova National Gallery of Prague

Please let me express my respect for the Peace Wall, in being such a wonderful project. Let's do our best to bring about peace alongside the Japan Peace Convention in November.

Mitsuo Sato Japan Peace Committee, Director

The Lord, who giveth us the sky, the sea, the pasture, and life. The Lord, who is peaceful, forgiving, and understanding. We beg of thee to change the tears of sadness to those of happiness.

Jyunko Nakahara Shinai Christ Church, Hiroshima

After 60 years, the atomic bomb is still torturing victims today. The victims will not be able to live in peace unless a nuclear-free environment is realized in Japan and the rest of the world.

Arata Mukouyama Representative, IPPNW Japan

Japan, the only victim of that which can bring extinction to humankind, the nuclear bomb, has an obligation to make sure that it will never be used again.

Toshio Kayanuma Mayor of Fujiyoshida City, yamanashi

People are still suffering from wars and terrorism. Every individual must be aware of the reality and strive toward the world peace.

Michimasa Ishikawa Mayor of Mino City, Gifu

Jesus Christ is our peace. He united two enemies by sacrificing his own blood.

Hiromichi Kono Anglican Church, Mejiro

"Don't talk peace to your friends. Talk peace to your enemies."
My submission to the peace quote exhibit.Thank you.

Mrs.Rhine McLin　Mayor of Dayton, Ohio USA

Everlasting peace for all humans and for all animals.

Gakuto Hata National Riding Club Association of Japan, Instructor

We, as we proclaimed in our nuclear-free declaration, will continue working for the creation of a peaceful world and friendship with people all over the world.

Kouichi Kato Mayor of Mito City

Why wouldn't our cry for peace stop wars? God, please help us. Guide us the way to the true peace.

Shigeo Nakahara Shinai Christ Church, Hiroshima

Give the same rights as yours to others, a first step to realize peace, easy, yet difficult.

Yoichiro Ushijima Curator, Chikyukan

Jesus Christ sacrificed his life to give us peace. Those who work for peace are the happiest people, as they are the children of God.

Reiji Oyama Minister, The Biblical Church

The cause of war is in greed. We must not let the greed control us. Just obey the word Love each otherﾓ, then peace will come. If we care for others just the same way as we care for ourselves, love will bring peace. Why do we do things that we don't want to be done?

Yoshio Aso LTL Christ Church

From our city, we transmit our wish for the abolition of all nuclear weapons in the world and for eternal peace.

Masayoshi Shimizu Mayor of Ota City, Gunma

Peace, it is a beautiful word. We should think once more about the tragedy of war, how important peace is, and how precious life is.

Yoshitaka Osawa Mayor of Kiryu City Gunma

51,000 Tomisato citizens are wishing for the earliest realization of eternal peace and for quickest abolition of nuclear arms.

Kenji Aikawa Mayor of Tomisato City, Chiba

It is our duty to pass down this beautiful blue planet just as we inherited it. I wish for peace with all people of the world.

Shokichi Iizuka Mayor of Sano City, Tochigi

Eternal peace with no nuclear arms or war at the soonest time!

Yoshihiro Baba Mayor of Neyagawa City, Osaka

Imagine the amount of tears we shed for one Japanese child's life lost. Imagine the amount of tears shed in Iraq for the uncountable children's lives lost! The American army must leave Iraq immediately!

Yamato Kobayashi Research Institute for Democratic Education

Arms will not create peace. Peace can only be achieved though accepting differences in belief and religion, and finding what is common among us.

Yutaka Yano Mayor of Komae City, Tokyo

One for all. All for one.

Kazuo Yanai Mayor of Isezaki City, Gunma

I wish for everybody in this world to be freed from the terror of wars, for eternal peace, and for every nationﾕs prosperity.

Kazuo Takahashi Yamagata prefecture Governor

May the circle of peace grow!

Nagasaki Foundation for the Promotion of Peace

It is our obligation to pass down our beloved homeland. I wish for the world peace with no unclear arm or wars.

Tadanao Noguchi Mayor of Fuchu City, Tokyo

The world is a big jigsaw puzzle. Everyone can become a piece of peace.

Naohiro Ota YMCA Okayama

United Individuals

Yasuo Tanaka Nagano Prefecture Governor

Traveling is a realization of a dream. But no one can have a true dream without the presence of peace.

Akira Matsubara JTB Paris Branch Manager

Peace. Thatﾕs all I wish. That's all for the children of tomorrow

Hisanori Zama JTB London Branch Manager

Peace is the necessity for everything. There is never a justification for wars and killings. Without peace, there is no traveling. - from Madrid, Spain.

Katsumi TSURUOKA JTB Madrid Branch Manager

Peace is the most important and the most critical need for all of us. The peace needs help from each one of us, even if itﾕs a small help, even if it cannot change everything at once. Little by little, we must...

Toru Furusawa JTB Frankfurt Branch Manager

I wish for a peaceful world to come one day. The preciousness of human life has priority.

Shuichiro Ashikaga Municipal Museum of Art

I wish for world peace which has no more war or terrorism.

Hiromi Hara FC Tokyo Manager (2004 Nabisco Cup Champion)

Holy Spirit Parish, Canberra, Australia sends prayers for peace to the people of the world. Each small step towards peace is worthwhile and when we combine them together change takes place.

Holy Spirit Parish, Canberra, Australia

World harmony cannot be archieved until all peoples respect each other.

Cr Ron Clarke MBE MBE Gold Coast City Mayor, Australia

I am looking for peace
because I found surviving instinct of animals,
lions chasing serf and bigger fish swallowing smaller ones;
and also animals with fears
facing possibilities to be victims of another beasts.

Fernand　Higa Counsellor,Embassy of the Argentine Republic

Wars take our lives away. Wars destroy nature and our cultures. Wars can only be terminated by humans. By the shore of Lake Biwa, a valuable gift from Mother Nature, we pray for eternal peace to come.

Yoshitsugu Kunimatsu Shiga Prefecture Governor

Creation of the Tokyo Peace Wall in the mist of bustling Odaiba extends so much meaning. Peace wonﾕt just happen by itself. Best of luck!

Yozo Gomi Peoples Aid and Relief Association of Japan, Art Exhibition Office

Perfect love casteth our fear, written in the Holy Bible. Attacks are driven from the fear of being attacked first. Thatﾕs how most wars start.

Osamu Ando Minister, Okamura Church, Yokohama

After the two world wars, there is no country that wants the third one. I am praying for the earliest arrival of everlasting peace.

Eiichiro Takahashi Mayor of Shinjyo City, Yamagata

Costa Rica is a neutral nation declared in the renunciation of war.
Costa Rica has renounced its army.
Our enemy now is hunger, poverty, disease, and the undeveloped education system.
Our enemy is loss of resources, destruction of the environment, and drugs.
Our new goal is the "true peace for our children's future"

Let our children commence their lives without bitterness or thought of revenge and thus pass on the spirit of non-violence to the next generation.　Tokyo,October 5,2004

Ｈｉｓ Excellency Mr..ｂｄｕｌ Ｉｒｕｓａｎ Embassy of the republic of Indonesia

Pour avoir la paix, il ne faut pas fermer la porte !　
We must keep the door open for peace to find its way. May the "Peace Wall" be a great success.

Conseiller communal Directeur des Services sociaux,de l'Instruction publique et des Fors et Domaines
neuchtel, swiss　Daniel Perdrizat

Danie Perdrizat Member of City Council, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Peace. It is a dream that can come true.

Jacques Riat Casino Organization CEO, Geneva

May peace and harmony fill the hearts and minds of the peoples of the world.

Mayor Bob Chiarelli, City of Ottawa, Canada

"Coexisting with nature" and "eternal peace" on one side, the war to destroy nature and kill is on another. I wish for the first, the day all people of the world live in peace and in love of nature.

Ikuo Hatoyama Member of House of Representative / Former Minister of Education, Minister of Labor

Love peace but fight for freedom!

Roland Koch Prime Minister of Hesse, Germany