In view of the novel coronavirus pandemic and the current social situation, we have come to a decision to cancel the 96th Young Men’s Association Convention, which was scheduled to be held on October 27, 2020. In keeping with this cancellation, the Convention-Eve Festivities have also been canceled. We would…
The Anecdote (Summary) The time was late in the spring of 1881. Kei Matsui had been spending her days and nights in tears for several years because honeycomb-like holes had progressed to the roots of her teeth and had reached the bone. One day the fragrance of the teachings…
Now that the Japanese government has eased the restrictions for crossing prefectural borders throughout Japan, we are anticipating that the number of pilgrims to Jiba will gradually increase. Therefore, starting in July, Church Headquarters will perform the noon services, in which Yoboku and followers returning to Jiba are welcomed to…
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. On the 14th, the day the state of emergency was lifted in many parts of Japan including Nara Prefecture, where…
The Anecdote (Summary) On April 14, 1880, Umejiro Izutsu and his wife returned to Jiba for the first time, bringing along their daughter Tane. It had been raining hard when they left Osaka the previous morning but the weather cleared up toward noon. They stayed overnight on the way…
—How do you perceive the current worsening situation caused by the spread of the coronavirus? First of all, I would like to express my deepest condolences over those who passed away from COVID-19 and my heartfelt appreciation to those, including medical professionals, who have been working at the forefront to…