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CELEBRATION YOUTH RETREAT :
MARCHING FOR FOUNDER'S 120TH

October 9 - 16, 2026

PURPOSE

U.S. youth members will head to Japan for an unforgettable shared new experience of coming together to march in the 50th Birthplace Parade (Seitanchi Matsuri), in Niigata Prefecture in the City of Tokamachi), honoring the Founder Nikkyo Niwano’s 120th birthday Anniversary.

TIME TO REFLECT

BE READY TO SHARE YOUR REFLECTIONS DURING THE YOUTH RETREAT.

Why does RK matter in your life?
How has it positively influenced who you are today?
What do you want to get out of this trip spiritually?

OUR PRACTICE

"CHERISH EVERY ENCOUNTER"

BOOKING YOUR FLIGHT

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INTERNATIONAL
TRAVEL

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MAP

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ESTIMATED COST

Money RKINA will collect.

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LODGING AT HQ

The Second Pilgrimage Hall (Daini)

ABOUT
BIRTHPLACE PARADE

The Birthplace parade (Seitanchi Matsuri) is in Niigata Prefecture.

This year, we will honor the Founder Nikkyo Niwano’s 120th birthday Anniversary.

ABOUT
HAMAKITA DC

The Hamakita Dharma Center (photo below) will our parade partner.

They are located in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Their Minister is Rev. Katsutoshi Mizumo.

LEARN PARADE CHANT & MUSIC

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ODDS & ENDS

HELPFUL LINKS

Digital Immigration Procedure (Must Do)

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