International Hinokishin Corps
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The International Hinokishin Corps (abbr. IHC; Japanese インターナショナルひのきしん隊, hinokishin-tai) is a 7-day Hinokishin event, on July 18th to 24th, which occurs every three years at the Jiba; however, its occurrence adjusts to land on the years which Oyasama's Anniversaries are celebrated. This event was proposed to allow followers from overseas to have a similar experience to Oyasato Construction Young Men’s Association Hinokishin Corps, a month-long Hinokishin activity for, generally, Japanese followers to do Hinokishin in preparation for the major annual Tenrikyo events.[1]
The purpose of this activity was explained by the 4th Shinbashira, Zenji Nakayama:
- “I believe the regular corps and the International Hinokishin Corps share the same spirit. . . . Both of them have continued and will continue with the determination to keep serving until the Oyasato-yakata building-complex is completed.”[1]
Participation Stats
| # | Year | Regions | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2006 | 300+ | |
| 7 | 2009 | ||
| 8 | 2012[1] | Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Hawaii, Mexico, Nepal, South Korea, Taiwan, and U.S. mainland (10) | 143 |
Activities
- weed cutting
- hauling logs on Jatani Mountain
- setting up tarp and seats in a gym for the marching band performance
External Links
- 8th International Hinokishin Corps Application Information Tenrikyo Europe Centre website
