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The 50th anniversary of Mr. Joichi Sakurazawa's mourning grave visit and memorial service

 Half a century has passed since Dr. Joichi Sakurazawa, who was deeply involved in the founding of the Seishoku Kyokai as the founder of macrobiotics, passed away.50This year, which marks a major milestone in the anniversary of his death, we held a memorial service for the disciples of the deceased who devoted themselves to the spread of macrobiotics while admiring him.   4Month27Sunday, Monday, Kyoto.From the morning, it became sunny in Japan without a single cloud, and the tension rose a lot.From early on, many attendees gathered at Honpo-ji Temple's temple temple, where Professor Sakurazawa's grave is located, and there was a scene where they chatted happily at the reunion in the tatami room.   After the memorial service at Kyozo-in Main Hall, visit the grave and take a commemorative photo.sightseeing bus2Ride on the platform and move to Arashiyama and Tenryu-ji Temple where the fresh green shines.In the car, the conversation was lively like a school trip.   We deepened our friendship while having a quiet meal at Shigetsu, a Buddhist cuisine restaurant on the grounds of Tenryu-ji Temple. During the meal, greetings were given by Ms. Aiko Tanaka, her direct disciple, and other teachers who participated. Profiles and episodes of the deceased were introduced. Changes and activities of the Japan Macrobiotic Association were reported. It has ended. After the tour ended, there were many participants walking around Arashiyama, where there are few tourists on weekdays.   By remembering the virtues of many deceased disciples, including Mr. Joichi Sakurazawa,=It was a day that made me remember my desire to spread macrobiotics to the world.   Musubi magazine7Stay tuned for details in the monthly issue.