• In this part of Japan, the situation of the covid-19 pandemic, though still rather fluctuating, allows now limited social activities, and Shinmeizan is welcoming guests again.  During the month of April, among others, we welcomed Ven. Hara Oonin Head of Choenji Temple in Kumamoto (Nichiren Buddhism) (April 8), our Muslim friend Omar (April 11), and Sr. Francis Miyamoto, of the Sisters of the Assumption, who stayed with us for a whole month!

Also this year Shinmeizan has continued its activities as a Center for spirituality and interreligious dialogue, welcoming people who come for a few days or a few hours of prayer (an eight days’ retreat was held from the 5th to the 14th of July), or for consultation on interreligious dialog. The monthly retreat, always attended by a group of 15-20 people, this month of December has reached the 232nd time! Visitors come first of all from Japan, of course, but also from abroad.