On March 11, the Paris-based headquarters of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) hosted a tribute concert to remember and comfort the victims of last year’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami, as well as to express Japan’s gratitude to the world for support in the aftermath of…
A year has passed since that fateful day. Commemorative ceremonies were held on March 11 not only in the hardest-hit prefectures of Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi but also throughout Japan. Tenrikyo members not only provided gagaku music for several ceremonies but also hosted memorial services of their own, such as…
On January 30 and 31, representing the Post-Disaster Recovery Committee of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters, Mr. Susumu Haruno, executive officer of the committee, visited the government offices of Fukushima and Ibaraki prefectures, which have been severely affected by the nuclear power plant crisis caused by the March 11 disaster, to deliver…
On October 25, the Post-Disaster Recovery Committee held a “Gathering in the Home of the Parent,” which was attended by 258 participants, who were mostly church head ministers and their spouses who were affected by the March 11 disaster. Honored by the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife, the…
Seven staff members of the Japanese Educational Centre (JEC)—based in Vancouver, Canada—went to Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture, from July 21 to 23 to join in disaster relief efforts. The group was led by Mr. Kozo Manome, vice president of JEC as well as head of Joyous Mission Station. The group…
As reported in April, CNN—a U.S.-based international broadcasting company—posted on its “Belief” blog an article covering relief activities conducted by Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (TDRHC) as well as the teaching of hinokishin, which informs its relief activities. This article was contributed by Dr. Barbara Ambros, associate professor of Religions…