Since the first issue of Peace Seeds in January 2007, we have been pondering what we can do to help make the world a more peaceful place. At the same time, we couldn't help feeling that the capacity of children, in this regard, is limited.

And so, for this 50th issue, we have chosen to focus on "the power of children." In an interview with the world-famous animation film director Hayao Miyazaki, 68, he told us, "Even young children have the power to raise the spirits of adults."

We also looked at children who have had an impact on the world. Their first steps involved writing letters and making presentations at school. Changing the world may be difficult, but for a first step, what can you do? And what would you care to do?