Pray for Japan in Kamakura 2011.4.11

On March 11 2011, one of the most powerful earthquakes in recorded history hit the northern part of the island of Honshu, Japan. Immediately following the earthquake, a massive tsunami bored into the coastline, and the nuclear power plant’s damage is still in the situation. Thousands of people were killed or still missing. Huge areas of cities and farmlands were destroyed. Lost everything, hundreds of thousands of people are now in the evacuation center.This is a disaster, but we have enough hope, encouragement to stay strong and to pray for this country.

Kamakura was a political center of Japan in 12th century, and still now has numerous temples and shrines. In times of national crisis or disaster of Kamakura government, priests used to gather and pray for their country's relief. With these historical backgrounds, numbers of priests, monks and clergymen decided to have a ceremony "Pray For Japan in Kamakura 4.11 2011" beyond all the religions.

"Pray For Japan" Ceremony in Kamakura
April 11th (Monday) 2011

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Date: April 11th (Monday) 2011
Ceremony: 14:30 to 17:30
Place: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Maiden (a stage for praying) & Yuigahama beach
Access: 15 min walk from JR Kamakura Stn
Map: Click Here (google map)

Kamakura pray project（official site）

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