SGI Youth Training Course Held in Tokyo

Japan 2023
People seated listening to a woman standing and talking.
Exchanging ideas at the World Youth Summit [© Seikyo Shimbun]

From August 31 to September 4, a total of 106 youth from 44 countries and territories participated in the SGI Youth Training Course in Tokyo, Japan. The event featured a study session, exchange meetings and participation in the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting on September 2. President Daisaku Ikeda sent a congratulatory message to the opening ceremony. On September 3, the participants attended the World Youth Summit where they discussed ways of contributing to society and tackling global issues. On the same day, they also took part in a World Youth Exchange Meeting together with youth from Japan.