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Led by youth, members commemorate the 30th and 45th anniversaries of Ikeda Sensei’s New York visits.

Outside the Izumo Culture Center, future division members and local families greeted the visiting youth with wide smiles and cheers. Throughout the exchange, a phrase began ringing out among the youth: “Sanko saiko!” (Sanko is the best!). At first, it sounded like a spirited chant, born from the warmth of a welcome meant for more

The 120 SGI-USA youth training course participants traveled to several prefectures in Chugoku region, the westernmost area of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. There, they traveled to 15 locations to attend exchange meetings in groups of eight.  On the morning of March 21, the youth found themselves at the foot of Matsue Castle, a

The youth rode through the Chugoku mountain range to its highest peak, Mount Daisen, which stands at 5,673 feet, overlooking Yonago City in western Tottori Prefecture. Guided by the Tottori prefectural leader, they learned about the significance of each of Ikeda Sensei’s seven visits to the area and were given a tour of the Sanko

The 120 SGI-USA youth training course participants traveled to several prefectures in Chugoku region, the westernmost area of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. There, they traveled to 15 locations to attend exchange meetings in groups of eight.  In Tottori, the local members took the youth to the iconic 9-mile expanse of the Sand Dunes,

This group began their journey in Yamaguchi City with a tour of the Yamaguchi Culture Center. Inside, they were invited into the Mentor and Disciple Room, where the history that the Yamaguchi members share with Ikeda Sensei came alive through treasured mementos gifted by him and Mrs. Ikeda. Stepping into the courtyard, the youth viewed

At Iwakuni, the easternmost city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, the youth stood before an enduring landmark—the Kintaikyo Bridge, with its elegant five wooden arches spanning the Nishiki River. Ikeda Sensei stood in the same spot in October 1984, during his fifth visit to Iwakuni. In the bridge and its magnificent form, he saw the Soka Gakkai

The 120 SGI-USA youth training course participants traveled to several prefectures in Chugoku region, the westernmost area of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. There, they traveled to 15 locations to attend exchange meetings in groups of eight.  This exchange group made their way to Shimonoseki, the largest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, where they walked

The Tsuyama Culture Center opened on Aug. 16, 2018, to serve as a proud bastion of hope for the Mimasaka region in northern Okayama Prefecture. Just one month earlier, in July 2018, its mission came into sharp and powerful relief when devastating floods swept through Okayama, forcing residents from their homes and testing their deepest

On their visit to the Okayama Minami Culture Center, this group of youth learned it was the place where, in July 1978, Ikeda Sensei composed the future division song “Torchbearers of Justice.” His visit came amid the intense challenges the members experienced during the first priesthood issue, when Sensei stepped down as Soka Gakkai president

The 120 SGI-USA youth training course participants traveled to several prefectures in Chugoku region, the westernmost area of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. There, they traveled to 15 locations to attend exchange meetings in groups of eight.  In Okayama, the local members shared with the youth their rich history of spreading the humanistic tenets

This group of eight training course participants began their day with a short visit to the Hiroshima Culture Center. They then traveled to the culture centers in Asaminami and Asakita wards where they were welcomed with enormous enthusiasm by the local members.  Their exchange meeting at the Asaminami Culture Center began with a vibrant display

On their way to Kure, a historic naval and industrial city on the southern outskirts of Hiroshima Prefecture, this group stopped at Karugahama Beach, where members were waiting with guitars in hand. They sang a rendition of the enduring “Morigasaki Beach,” replacing the word “Morigasaki” with “Karugahama.” Ikeda Sensei came to this beach on his

This group spent the day moving between neighboring Naka and Saeki wards, warmly greeted at each stop by local members whose hearts overflowed with appreciation. Their first stop was at the Hiroshima Ikeda Peace Memorial Center, where a vibrant display of paper cranes spelled out “PEACE,” set against a backdrop of photos from local discussion

This group set out to the Mihara Culture Center, located in the north-eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, where they met members who recalled their experiences with Ikeda Sensei. After speaking with local members and their friends, they drove an hour west, to Miyoshi, to visit the peace center there. In the summer of 1972, torrential

The 120 SGI-USA youth training course participants traveled to several prefectures in Chugoku region, the westernmost area of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. There, they traveled to 15 locations to attend exchange meetings in groups of eight.  The youth traveled southeast from Tokyo to Fuchu, and then to Fukuyama, attending exchange meetings held at

Under the banner “One Youth. Infinite Hope.” the SGI-USA youth reintroduce its hope-filled focus to share Buddhism with many young people and help them begin practicing Buddhism. by Shota Okajima, Amelia Gonzalez Tesch and Kenichi Hackman SGI-USA Youth Leaders Dear SGI-USA members,  In 2020, the youth of America launched the campaign “One Youth. Infinite Hope.”

Under the banner “One Youth. Infinite Hope.” the SGI-USA youth reintroduce its hope-filled focus to share Buddhism with many young people and help them begin practicing Buddhism. Dear SGI-USA members,  In 2020, the youth of America launched the campaign “One Youth. Infinite Hope.” to initiate efforts to introduce youth to Buddhism, commemorating the 60th anniversary

Advancing kosen-rufu through heartfelt connection, the SGI-USA youth petition expresses a shared commitment to peace. Thousands of members have already stepped up by pledging to introduce one new youth in 2026.

The World Tribune sat down with Howard Fang and Karishma Bhandarkar,  Western Avenue-Light of the Charles (LOTC) District young men’s division and young women’s division leaders, to learn how their district united toward their November general meeting.  Beginning the Journey Hi Howard and Karishma! Thank you for speaking with us about the amazing growth of