When was it published?

July 9, 1949 in The Northwest Times

Story July 9, 1949

The Northwest Times

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Tae Tsubota, Jim Akutsu, Naoko Anzai, Michi Akagi, Maida Ikeda, Kachi Akagi, Chuck Ikeda, Keiko Kitayama, Smith Hayami, Mitsi Hara, Noboru Kawada, Hats Kawada, Kit Kitayama, Hank Okuda, Hideo Kondo, Toshi Akagi, Rev. B. Oda, Mrs. B. Oda, Harry Iwata, Mrs. Harry Iwata, Kiyoshi Korechiyo, Mrs. Kiyoshi Korechiyo, R. Tamura

Q: What keywords are associated?

Nichiren Buddhist, Convention, Seattle, Rissho Yba, Post War, Delegates, Banquet, Dinner Dance

Seattle, King County, Washington

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What is this article about?

The Seattle Rissho YBA will host the second annual post-war Nichiren Buddhist convention on July 15-17, featuring discussions on future programs, city tours, banquets, and a dinner-dance. Delegates from various U.S. cities are expected, with committees led by Tae Tsubota and Jim Akutsu.

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Seattle Rissho To be Hosts at Nichiren Meet

Seattle will be the site for the second annual post-war Nichiren Buddhist convention to be held on July 15, 16 and 17. The Seattle Rissho YBA will be the host.

Co-chairmen for the affair are Tae Tsubota and Jim Akutsu. They will be assisted by the following: Naoko Anzai and Michi Akagi, registration; Maida Ikeda and Kachi Akagi, hospitality; Chuck Ikeda, tour and transportation; Tae Tsubota, finance; Keiko Kitayama and Smith Hayami, food; Mitsi Hara, religion; Noboru and Hats Kawada, decoration committee; Kit Kitayama, assembly and meeting; Hank Okuda and Michi Akagi, publicity and photography; Hideo Kondo and Tae Tsubota, program and convention publication; Jim Akutsu, social activity; Toshi Akagi, convention secretary; and advisory board members, the Rev. and Mrs. B. Oda, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Iwata, Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi Korechiyo and Mr. R. Tamura.

Delegates from Portland, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Spokane and other districts are expected to attend. The future program for the Nichiren YBA and how to meet the needs for a greater Nichiren brotherhood in the U. S. will be discussed.

A gala program has been planned for the three-day affair. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 15, in the Nichiren Buddhist Church. On schedule for the convention are a tour of the city, mixers, banquets and a dinner-dance affair at the Olympic Bowl.

All interested non-members are cordially invited to attend this convention.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Nichiren Buddhist Convention Seattle Rissho Yba Post War Delegates Banquet Dinner Dance

What entities or persons were involved?

Tae Tsubota Jim Akutsu Naoko Anzai Michi Akagi Maida Ikeda Kachi Akagi Chuck Ikeda Keiko Kitayama Smith Hayami Mitsi Hara Noboru Kawada Hats Kawada Kit Kitayama Hank Okuda Hideo Kondo Toshi Akagi Rev. B. Oda Mrs. B. Oda Harry Iwata Mrs. Harry Iwata Kiyoshi Korechiyo Mrs. Kiyoshi Korechiyo R. Tamura

Where did it happen?

Seattle

Story Details

Key Persons

Tae Tsubota Jim Akutsu Naoko Anzai Michi Akagi Maida Ikeda Kachi Akagi Chuck Ikeda Keiko Kitayama Smith Hayami Mitsi Hara Noboru Kawada Hats Kawada Kit Kitayama Hank Okuda Hideo Kondo Toshi Akagi Rev. B. Oda Mrs. B. Oda Harry Iwata Mrs. Harry Iwata Kiyoshi Korechiyo Mrs. Kiyoshi Korechiyo R. Tamura

Location

Seattle

Event Date

July 15, 16 And 17

Story Details

The Seattle Rissho YBA hosts the second annual post-war Nichiren Buddhist convention, with co-chairmen Tae Tsubota and Jim Akutsu leading various committees. Delegates from multiple cities will discuss future programs and brotherhood needs. The event includes registration, city tour, mixers, banquets, and a dinner-dance at the Olympic Bowl.