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According to information collected by Japan’s National Police Agency, more than 260,000 evacuees are presently living in shelters, including 44,000 in Iwate Prefecture, 108,000 in Miyagi Prefecture, and 83,000 in Fukushima Prefecture. Shelters have also been set up in 13 other prefectures to accommodate the growing number of displaced persons…
In the wake of the Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake, a daily prayer service was performed during the three days from March 12 to 14, with the Shinbashira, Zenji Nakayama, leading the proceedings by playing the wooden clappers and the former Shinbashira, Zenye Nakayama, assisting him by using the counter. The prayer services,…
In response to the widespread destruction caused by the Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake and resulting tsunami on March 11, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters immediately established the Tenrikyo Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake Disaster Relief Headquarters (headed by Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Yoshitaro Ueda) to organize and coordinate Tenrikyo’s relief activities effectively. As part of its initial…
The 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 22, led to widespread devastation, destroying or damaging tall buildings and cathedrals and leaving many people dead or missing. In the wake of the disaster, Tenrikyo Overseas Department’s International Network for Mutual Help sent a staff member from late February…
The College Division of the Students Training Course was held at the Home of the Parent from March 3 through 9. The weeklong training course provides participants with opportunities to learn and implement the teachings together with their fellow students, thereby deepening their faith….
On February 27, the Young Men’s Association held its Arakitoryo Nurturing Seminar in Dining Hall 3, drawing 300 participants from directly supervised chapters including chairmen and other leading members in charge of their chapters’ nurturing activities. This seminar aimed at raising awareness about the importance of nurturing activities in directly…