by Koji Uesugi   For years, I have turned to Joyousness Day After Day by Reverend Zenye Nakayama, the third Shinbashira of the Tenrikyo faith, for both spiritual and practical guidance. What I appreciate most is how this book simplifies the teachings of Tenrikyo so that anyone, regardless of their background or...

Brian Yamasaki, a member of Tenrikyo Hollywood Church, was honored with the Japan Agricultural Achievement Award. This award is given by the Agricultural Society of Japan, presided by Crown Prince Akishino of the Japanese imperial family. Brian was recognized for his lifetime contribution to the promotion of Japanese culture, specifically...

by Kokoro Ryono I was very fortunate to make a trip to Jiba this time around to attend both the Young Men’s Association Convention as well as the Autumn Grand Service. Looking back, it has been exactly ten years since I graduated college, obtained my pharmacist license and headed to...

by Alyssa Yuge In August, I had the privilege of attending the Study Scripture Seminar lead by the Future Path committee at the Tenrikyo Headquarters of America. Though I felt overwhelmed by work and other responsibilities at home, this was the perfect opportunity to remind myself how important it is...

by Sayako So This summer, my husband and I had the wonderful blessing of taking our three children to the Children’s Pilgrimage to Ojiba a.k.a Kodomo Ojiba Gaeri (KOG).  Representing our church, Taitan Church, together with other family members and church followers, we set out to join the America/Canada/Hawaii group...