Headquarters Leaders Meeting Held in Tokyo
On November 16, the ninth Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting was held at the Tokyo Toda Memorial Auditorium, marking the 95th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai’s founding. Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada, General Director Shigeo Hasegawa and Women’s Division Leader for Japan Masami Nasu attended the meeting. Also present were representatives from regions across Japan and 270 leaders from 75 countries and territories who were visiting for a training course.
In his speech, President Harada affirmed that the Soka Gakkai would continue to work steadily for peace and human happiness in 2026—the “Year of Vibrant Growth for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide." He also encouraged participants to become indispensable individuals in society, their communities and families, fostering goodness and peace in all aspects of their lives.
The meeting also featured musical and dance performances by youth members from Japan.