• Announcement

  Response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

  In response to the current COVID-19 spreading, Nichiren Shoshu Head Temple Taisekiji and all the local temples in Japan are postponing and canceling events with a large number of people in attendance. We are also encouraging believers to refrain from visiting the temples to maintain their health and safety, and to prevent further spread of the infection.
  In the case of visiting your local temple to request any ceremony such as funeral ceremony, memorial ceremony, or Gojukai ceremony, please use protective measures such as wearing a mask.
  For more details, please make queries to your local temple.
  We do appreciate your understanding and cooperation with us.
  (20/2/2020)

• Yearly Event Head Temple NEW

  1/5/2021

  The Daigyō-e Ceremony

  May 1st is the anniversary of Nanjō Tokimitsu, the great lay believer of Head Temple who offered huge donation for establishing Taisekiji, whose Buddhist name is Daigyō Sonrei. On the day of this year, the Daigyō-e Ceremony (the memorial ceremony for Daigyō Sonrei) was solmenly held at the Reception Hall of the Head Temple.
  

  
• Yearly Event NEW

  28/4/2021

  The Risshū-e Ceremony

  The Risshū-e Ceremony, celebrating the 769th anniversary of the establishment of true Buddhism, was officiated at the Mieidō in the Head Temple and in every local temple in Japan.
  

  
• Head Temple

  29/3/2021

  The Tokudo-shiki Ceremony

  The Tokudo-shiki Ceremony (The ceremony of entering priesthood of new priests) was officiated by High Priest Nichinyo Shonin at the Head Temple.
  

  

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• Head Temple

  28/3/2021

  The Ceremony for Repaying Debts of Gratitude for the Inner Declaration of True Buddhism

  The Ceremony for Repaying Debts of Gratitude for Inner Establishment of True Buddhism was solemnly held at the Head Temple.
  

  
• Yearly Event

  20/3/2021

  The Spring Higan-e Ceremony

  The Spring Higan-e Ceremony was solemnly held in the Head Temple and in every local temple in Japan.
  

  

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• The 800th Anniversary

  15-16/2/2021

  The Grand Ceremony to Celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Advent of our Founder Nichiren Daishonin

  The Grand Ceremony to Celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Advent of our Founder Nichiren Daishonin was solemnly officiated on the 15th and 16th of February.
  The attendance at the Grand Ceremony was limited to representative priests and lay believers living in Fujinomiya City with a few exceptions, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  　[February 15th]
  　　　15:00　Gokaihi Ceremony
  　　　17:30　Otaiya Ceremony
  　[February 16th]
  　　　02:30　Ushitora Gongyo
  　　　07:00　Otanjo-e Ceremony, followed by Otobiraki Ceremony
  　　　10:30　Grand Ceremony
  

  

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• Yearly Event

  6-7/2/2021

  Kōshi-e Ceremony

  The Otaiya Ceremony of the Kōshi-e (the memorial ceremony for Second High Priest Nikko Shonin) on February 6th and the Goshōtō-e Ceremony of the Kōshi-e on February 7th were solemnly officiated in the Head Temple.
  The Kōshi-e Ceremony was also conducted in every local temple in Japan.
  

  
• Yearly Event

  3/2/2021

  Setsubun-e Ceremony

  The Setsubun-e Ceremony was held in the Head Temple and in every local temple in Japan.
  

  

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• Head Temple

  16/1/2021

  The Ceremony of Reporting to the Three Treasures on the Completion of the Major Renovation of the Sammon Gate and the Restoration of Buildings at the Head Temple

  The major renovation of the Sammon Gate at Head Temple Taisekiji, a part of the Commemorative Project Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Advent of our Founder, Nichiren Daishonin was completed. Following that, the Transfer Ceremony of the Gohonozon enshrined in the Sammon Gate was conducted on January 15th. After that, the Ceremony of Reporting to the Three Treasures on the Completion of the Major Renovation of the Sammon Gate and the Restoration of Buildings at the Head Temple took place.
  

  

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• Head Temple

  2-3/1/2021

  First Tozan for the Nichiren Shoshu Hokkeko Members

  The first tozan for the Nichiren Shoshu Hokkeko Members was held.
  

  

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• Head Temple

  1/1/2021

  New Year’s Gongyō

  The New Year’s Gongyō of the 769 anniversary of the establishment of true Buddhism was solemnly officiated at 2:30 a.m. on the first day of 2021.
  

  
• Head Temple

  20-21/11/2020

  The Gotai-e Ceremony

  The Gotai-e Ceremony, which is held every year, was solemnly conducted at Head Temple Taisekiji.
  

  

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• Yearly Event

  15/11/2020

  The Mokushi-e Ceremony

  The Mokushi-e Ceremony or the Memorial Ceremony for Third High Priest Nichimoku Shonin was solemnly conducted in the Head Temple.
  

  

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