Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba begins

Translation of video narration: Sponsored by Tenrikyo Church Headquarters, the Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba began on July 26. The Oyasato Parade is held as the night event, where marching bands, Boys and Girls Hinokishin Corps from each diocese, colorful floats, and character balloons bring joy to watching children. The new Children’s Pilgrimage theme song, Daisuki […]

Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (DRHC) dispatched to areas affected by July’s heavy rains

The DRHC of Okayama Diocese were dispatched to assist in the recovery effort in the aftermath of an explosion at an aluminum factory in Soja City. The DRHC of Aichi, Gifu, Hyogo, Yamaguchi dioceses were also dispatched to affected areas. Source: https://www.tenrikyo.or.jp/yoboku/news/2018/07/12/27908/

Disaster relief in Northern Kyushu

Record rains in Fukuoka and Oita prefecture on July 5 caused rivers to overflow and trigger mudslides. As of July 12, 29 people were found dead and 21 missing. The Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps of Fukuoka Diocese were dispatched to Asakura City to assist in the recovery effort and distribute water. Women’s members of Fukuoka […]

Disaster relief in Northern Osaka

  In response to the earthquake on June 18 the Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (DRHC) of Osaka Diocese were dispatched to cover damaged roofs with blue sheets. The Hyogo and Nara Diocese DRHC are scheduled to be dispatched between July 1 and 6.