A Yoboku Becomes Hawaii’s First Female Speaker in the State House of Representatives

Nadine K. Nakamura, a 63-year-old Yoboku of Lanai Church living in Hawaii, has been serving in the Hawaii House of Representatives since 2016, dedicating herself to public policy development. In January 2025, she became the first female Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives. The Hawaii Legislature currently consists of…

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April 2025 Monthly Service

The April 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. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for constantly watching over us children out…

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Tenri University Marks 100 Years Since Its Founding

Tenri University, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, held the “Tenri University 100th Anniversary Ceremony” at Yoki Hall, located in the Oyasato-yakata’s South Right Wing 2, on April 23, the university’s founding day. The event was attended by the wife of the Shinbashira and Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama, as well…

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