Celebration ceremony held for Olympic and Paralympic athletes

On September 19, a celebration ceremony was held for gold medalist Shohei Ono and bronze medalist Kento Masaki in Dining Hall No. 2. About 900 people were in attendance. The Shinbashira gave his congratulations to both athletes. Both Ono and Masaki received awards from Tenri City and offered words of appreciation.

Disaster relief in Iwate Prefecture

Between September 5 and 9, the Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps of Iwate Diocese was dispatched to Miyako City, an area affected by Typhoon Lionrock. Making a rare landfall from the Pacific Coast, Typhoon Lionrock caused rivers and waterways to flood. Cor.ps members were entrusted with clearing away mud. A total of 159 members were […]

High School Division of Students Training Course held

The High School Division of Students Training Course began in Jiba on August 9. Divided by grade, the training course offers lectures in the basic teachings, hinokishin, Service dance and musical instruments practice. Also included was the crossing of Jusan Pass, in which students spent valuable time cheering each other on while walking in the […]

Shohei Ono captures gold at Rio Olympics

Tenri University and Tenri City hosted a “public viewing” to cheer on Shohei Ono, graduate student at Tenri University and Olympian at Rio de Janeiro judo 73 kg weight division. Tenri citizens and university students gathered for the event. The hall erupted in cheers when Ono collected his ippon win for the gold.

International Hinokishin Corps held

The 9th International Hinokishin Corps was held between July 18 and 24. Participants came from 14 countries and regions including the US mainland, Hawaii, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, France, United Kingdom, Taiwan, South Korea, Nepal, Thailand and the Philippines. The largest number ever participated, with 283 participants. Held every three years, as a special […]

Children’s Pilgrimage begins

The Children’s Pilgrimage, sponsored by Tenrikyo Church Headquarters, began on July 26. The sites are filled with activities and events designed to foster an attitude of gratitude and mutual help. Children’s smiles could be seen on each day of the festivities. Tea tents and mist fans were set up as countermeasures against heatstroke. The Oyasato Parade […]

Tenri U students visit Kumamoto

Tenri University students visit Kumamoto to engage in disaster relief activities. (Sorry, no translation of the narration this time around)

Send-off Reception held for Rio-bound Tenri U. alumnus Shohei Ono

On June 5, a send-off reception was held for Tenri University alumnus Shohei Ono, who is to battle in the 73 kg weight division in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. About 350 attendees participated, including the Shinbashira. Shohei Ono is garnering quite a lot of attention as he trains for his Olympics appearance. At the […]

Ibaraki Diocese visits Ibaraki Prefectural Office

On May 23, Ibaraki Diocese visited Ibaraki Prefectural Office to report on Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (DRHC) activities. Last September DRHC helped schools in Joso City reopen after the flooding of the Kinugawa River. Ibaraki Diocese Superintendent Yoshinori Ogita met with Governor Masaru Hashimoto to show videos and pamphlets of DRHC activities. Governor Hashimoto expressed […]

Register for Tenri Forum 2016

If you haven’t heard by now, Tenri Forum 2016 will be held in five weeks on July 15 and 16. Although I don’t feel the buzz as strongly as I did for Forum 2006 and the Hawaii Convention in 2011, I look forward to attending the first day. Health issues will prevent me from attending […]