Kumamoto Earthquake Relief News

The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake had recorded quakes with the maximum seismic intensity of 7 on two occasions, damaged 74,000 homes, and left about 10,000 people displaced. Between May 4 and 5 the Shinbashira and successor designate Daisuke Nakayama visited eight affected churches and offered words of sympathy to earthquake victims. The first phase or expedition […]

Second phase, Kumamoto earthquake disaster relief

40,000 homes have been damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake. The second phase of Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (DRHC) was dispatched on April 27 to Mashikimachi, an area that suffered substantial damage. A total of 377 members from Kumamoto, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Nara, and Oyasato Diocese DRHC participated in clearing debris over four days.

Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps in Kumamoto

On April 19, 4:30 p.m., Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (DRHC) Headquarters dispatched a team to Kumamoto. Director of Administrative Affairs Rev. Zensuke Nakata gave an address at the departure ceremony. The dispatched staff is scheduled to join local diocese DRHC. Kumamoto earthquake recorded magnitude 7 on two occasions and damaged 10,000 homes. The DRHC were […]

Tenri Judoka Shohei Ono punches ticket to Rio de Janeiro Olympics

(Simple translation of video narrative) On April 3, “All-Japan Judo Invitational Tournament” was held at Fukuoka International Center. Shohei Ono, an athlete and graduate student at Tenri University, participated. Ono entered the 73-kg weight division. The tournament also determined spots in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Ono easily made his way through the first and second […]

Flood relief efforts in Ibaraki Prefecture, second round

Uploading more disaster relief news, with a video and hasty translation of the narrative: The Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (DRHC) from Ibaraki Diocese were dispatched between October 29 and November 3 to areas inundated by the Kinugawa River after heavy rains struck the Kanto region.

Tenri Sankokan exhibition in Tokyo and Tenri Central Library exhibition on Yosa Buson

Presenting information and related videos on ongoing exhibits from Tenri Sankokan and Tenri Central Library.

Flood relief efforts in Ibaraki Prefecture

In September, rains from Typhoon No. 18 (Severe Tropical Storm Etau) caused flooding in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Members of the Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps were recently dispatched to help with recovery efforts. Translation of the video narration:

Changing Tenri: Closing of Refresh Seikatsukan FK and Demolition of Tenri Kanko Hotel

Refresh Seikatsukan FK, a “recycle store” that has been a well-patronized stop for shoppers in the Tenri Hondori Shopping Arcade for at least a dozen years, has closed its doors for good. Another business, the Tenri Kanko Hotel, which closed late last year, is presently being torn down.

Two Tenri U. Judoka Battle In 81-Kg Division All-Japan Invitational Final

More Tenri judo news from Fukuoka, where Tenri University athletes competed in a tournament that helped select the Japanese team to compete in the Judo World Championship in Rio scheduled to begin in August this year. Video by Doyusha: (Translation of video narration) On May 12 and 13, the 2013 “All-Japan Judo Invitational Tournament” was […]

Tenri U’s Takamasa Anai Wins 2nd All-Japan Judo Championship

Some Tenri Judo related news: It was Anai’s ninth appearance and first in two years. He scored an ippon in the second round and an awase-waza osae-komi (hold-down) in the third round. In the semifinal, Anai faced last year’s semifinalist Ryuta Ishii. Anai advanced to the final with a tai-otoshi 14 seconds into the match. […]