On August 15 2005 - the 60th Anniversary of the end of
World War II, a day that signifies liberation from Japanese colonialism
for millions of Asian people, this campaign was first held, with
notices placed in 12 newspapers all over the globe.
Images of the public notices published around the world are displayed below.
Please click to see larger versions.
Japan-Asahi
Shimbun
Taiwan-China
Times
CostaRica- La Nacion
Philippines-The Inquirer
Mongolia-Mongolian Daily, UB Post
Russia-Vladivostok, Work
Morocco-Anna Har
Korea-
ohmyNews
Korea-
Han Kyo Reh
Russia-
TPYA
The ensuing response to these notices directed to this website was one
of overwhelming support and endorsement of Article 9. These appeals,
along with individual messages, were published together as one
advertisement on November 2, 2005.