Information Regarding the Okinawa Holy Convocation on Tuesday, July 7

Venue: Okinawa City Social Welfare Center 3rd floor conference room (1-14-29 Sumiyoshi, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture)

[Nago Charismatic Meeting]

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

10:30–Mini concert

11:00–Charismatic Meeting

Venue: Nago Antioch Church (4-17-2-101 Higashie, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture)

Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto and Pastor Philip Miyagi

Contact: 090-1941-1828 (Miyagi)

https://www.tleanago.com/

[Okinawa City Charismatic Meeting]

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

19:00–Mini concert

19:30–Holy Meeting

Venue: Okinawa City Social Welfare Center 3rd floor conference room (1-14-29 Sumiyoshi, Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture)

Speakers: Pastor Paulo Akimoto, Pastor John Akimoto, Pastor John Maeshiro

Contact: tleaokinawagalilee@gmail.com

“Cornerstone Orphanage Cambodia Report Meeting” to Be Held on July 11

On Saturday, July 11, at 6:30 PM, the Cornerstone Orphanage Cambodia Report Meeting will be held at Tokyo Antioch Church.

This special event will feature Associate Pastor Ruth Maeda, who will be visiting Japan from Cambodia. She will share updates on the ministry in Cambodia and the ongoing work of the Cornerstone Orphanage.

The program will also include reports from Zambia and the Philippines, as well as a special Gospel Moment featuring gospel singers Ayu and Lumiere.

The program will also include reports from Zambia and the Philippines, as well as a special Gospel Moment featuring gospel singers Ayu and Lumiere.

Report Meeting Livestream URL:
https://youtube.com/live/mR_0uZE447E?feature=share

Tokyo Charismatic Conference to Be Held on July 12

The Tokyo Charismatic Conference will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Momoyama, located on the B1 level of the Hyatt Regency Tokyo.

The First Session will begin at 6:00 PM with a Gospel Live program broadcast on GLTV Plus.

The Second Session will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM and will include worship, a seminar, and a message. The speakers will include Paul Akimoto and other guest ministers.

In addition to attending in person, participants may also join via the online livestream. Everyone is welcome to attend. A freewill offering will be received, and sign language interpretation will be provided during the conference.

Notice Regarding the Chubu Holy Convocation on Wednesday, July 1

[Gifu Charismatic Meeting & Prophecy Seminar]

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

14:00–16:20 Charismatic Seminar

Venue: Lifelong Learning Center “Heartful Square G” (1-10-23 Hashimoto-cho, Gifu City / Immediately east of JR Gifu Station)

Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor John Akimoto (TLEA Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Phoebe Ota (TLEA Yokkaichi Zion Church)

Contact: 090-6571-9954 (Esther Kono)

[Directions]

Exit the JR Gifu Station ticket gate and proceed east for approximately 20 meters.

Take the escalator down to the second-floor entrance; the facility entrance is about 10 meters ahead.

You will pass commercial establishments, such as Saizeriya, along the way.

[For those arriving by car]

A paid parking lot is available on the third floor of the facility.

Surface parking is also available in front of and around the facility.

[Nagoya Charisma Holy Meeting & Prophecy Seminar]

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

18:30–20:50

Venue: Rental Studio Fiorire (Room 801, Ange Patio Nakamura Koen, 1-51 Torii-nishi-dori, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya)

Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor John Akimoto (Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Phoebe Ota (Yokkaichi Zion Church)

Contact: info@tlea-nagoya.jp

Contact: 090-1331-0186 (Matsuda)

Subway: Higashiyama Line, “Nakamura Koen Station”; get off at Exit 2 and walk west for 1 minute.

If you are arriving at the venue between 18:00 and 18:30, please enter through the service entrance on the parking lot side. (Staff will be present)

If you arrive after that time, please press “701” on the intercom and then the call button to unlock the entrance, and proceed to the 8th floor.

If you are arriving by car, please use a nearby paid parking lot.

Call for Entries: The Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan Film Project

The Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan Film Project has officially begun.

As part of this project, we are inviting submissions of animated films based on the theme of the Twenty-Six Martyrs of Japan.

The competition includes the following two categories:

Feature Film Category: 90–120 minutes
Short Film Category: 10–30 minutes

Submission Deadline: March 2027

Please note that the submission process and destination for entries are currently being finalized. Further details will be announced as soon as they are available.

We look forward to receiving your creative and inspiring submissions.

Notice Regarding the Chubu Holy Convocation on Tuesday, June 30

[Suzuka Charismatic Meeting/Prophecy Seminar]

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

14:00–16:20

Venue: AGF Suzuka Gymnasium 1st floor large conference room (1-1-1 Ejimadai, Suzuka City)

Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor John Akimoto, Pastor Fibe Ota

Contact: 090-8553-1401 (Sakaguchi)

[Matsusaka Charismatic Meeting]

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

18:00–Prophecy Seminar

18:30 – Charismatic Meeting

Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto (Pastor of Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor John Akimoto (Pastor of Tokyo Antioch Church), Pastor Fibe Ota (Pastor of Yokkaichi Zion Church)

Contact: tlea.matsusaka@gmail.com (Saito)

Please contact Saito regarding the venue.

Performance Order Announced for HAKUBA WORLD GOSPEL FESTIVAL 2026

The performance order for HAKUBA WORLD GOSPEL FESTIVAL 2026 has been finalized.

    1. Restoration Project
    2. harvest
    3. Kobe Sanbitai
    4. Message
    5. Noah
    6. Pure Water
    7. NIJI
    8. GIVE
    9. La Sposa
    10. Plaisir
    11. Beracha
    12. Signs and Wonders
    13. Immanuel
    14. PEACE
    15. Wakana
    16. JOY
    17. ISRAEL
    18. Marvellous Light
    19. Jerusalem
    20. Crossroad
    21. Come & Worship
    22. Lumiere
    23. Splendor
    24. True Vine
    25. Gospel Seed
    26. Ayu
    27. Spring of Life
    • As one team withdrew from the competition, Restoration Project, which had been the first alternate in the additional qualification round, has been added to the lineup.
    • The performance order was determined by dividing the participating groups according to their previous achievements and then drawing lots within each group.
    • The final two performances were scheduled at the end to accommodate preparations for the orchestra and choir. Therefore, a 10-minute intermission will be held after Performance No. 25 before the final two groups take the stage.

The 7th “EUROPE & JAPAN JOINT GOSPEL WEB FESTIVAL 2026” Is Coming!

The 7th EUROPE & JAPAN JOINT GOSPEL WEB FESTIVAL 2026 will premiere on YouTube on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM (Japan Standard Time).

This special online gospel concert will feature participants from the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Germany, and Japan. Viewers will also have the opportunity to enjoy a powerful live performance by the Maranatha Gospel Choir, the largest choir in the Czech Republic.

Join us for an inspiring evening of gospel music that brings together voices from across Europe and Japan in praise and worship.

We warmly invite you to watch and share this special event with your family and friends!

https://tlea.tokyoantioch.com/europe-japan-joint-gospel-web-fes-2026/