[Nara Charisma Gathering & Charisma Seminar]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
13:00–15:30
Venue: Acty Nara, 5th Floor (Ogata Building, 5-4 Takama-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor Paul Mori, Pastor Kumiko Hayashibara
Contact: 080-4025-2739 (Hayashibara)
[Nishinomiya Charismatic Meeting]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
11:00–13:30
Venue: Nishinomiya City Community Center 6F 603 Meeting Room (4-8 Takamatsucho, Nishinomiya City)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor John Akimoto, Pastor Israel Shibahashi
Contact: Contact: 090-8886-4884 (Shibahashi)
[Kobe/Hyogo Joint Charismatic Meeting & Charismatic Seminar]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
18:30–21:00
Venue: Aste Kawanishi Civic Plaza 6th floor multi-space ① (25-1-601 Sakaemachi, Kawanishi City)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto and Pastor Paul Mori
Contact: 080-3819-5177(Mori)
The safety of members of the TLEA Kumamoto Church, Aso Church, and Hitoyoshi Church has been confirmed following the Kumamoto earthquake.
However, the earthquake continues to affect their daily lives. We kindly ask for your continued prayers for the churches and everyone impacted by the disaster.
On August 1st, GRACIOUS DOORS held a volunteer concert at a day-care center in Tokyo, attended by about twenty people.
When we performed the original gospel song “Kaze no Hibiki” (Echo of the Wind)—specifically the track “Zenzen Daijoubu, Zenzen OK Dakara” (It’s Totally Fine, It’s Totally OK)—and shared the story behind its creation, a fresh and moving sentiment spread throughout the venue.
This was our second concert at the facility, and the audience remembered the song “Kansha-man” (Gratitude Man); we all sang it together once again, accompanied by hand-clapping.
At the end, one elderly lady smiled and said to us, “Even at my age, I can hear perfectly well. I love music! I had such a wonderful time! Thank you so much!” We offer our heartfelt thanks to God for blessing this concert!
[Itami Charismatic Meeting/Charismatic Seminar]
Monday, August 3, 2026
13:30–16:00
Venue: Itami Hall 5th floor conference room 1 (1-1-3 Miyanomae, Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor Paul Mori, Pastor Jerusalem Maeda
Contact: 090-9208-0218 (Maeda)
[Mountain of Zion Osaka Charismatic Meeting/Charismatic Seminar]
Monday, August 3, 2026
18:30–21:00 Charismatic Church/Charismatic Seminar
Venue: Osaka City Minato Ward Center Meeting Room 3 (1-7-17 Isoji, Minato Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor Paul Mori, Pastor Esther Kenai
Contact: 080-5305-8754(Monai)
【Nishinomiya Charismatic Meeting】
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
11:00–13:30
Venue: Nishinomiya City Community Center 6F 603 Meeting Room (4-8 Takamatsucho, Nishinomiya City)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor John Akimoto, Pastor Israel Shibahashi
Contact: Contact: 090-8886-4884 (Shibahashi)
[Kobe/Hyogo Joint Charismatic Meeting & Charismatic Seminar]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
18:30–21:00
Venue: Aste Kawanishi Civic Plaza 6th floor multi-space ① (25-1-601 Sakaemachi, Kawanishi City)
Speakers: Pastor Paulo Akimoto and Pastor Paulo Mori
Contact: 080-3819-5177 (Mori)
[Nara Charismatic Gathering & Charismatic Seminar]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
13:00–15:30
Venue: Acty Nara, 5th Floor (Ogata Building, 5-4 Takama-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor Paul Mori, Pastor Kumiko Hayashibara
Contact: 080-4025-2739 (Hayashibara)
The dates for the 2027 Summer Hakuba Camp have been announced. The camp will be held from Tuesday, July 13, through Friday, July 16, 2027.
During the camp, the HAKUBA WORLD GOSPEL FESTIVAL 2027 is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 15, 2027.
If you are planning to attend, please mark these dates on your calendar. Further details, including registration information and the camp program, will be announced as soon as they become available.
On Thursday, July 30, KOKORO GOSPEL LOUNGE was held at Nakanova, the event space on the first floor of the Nakano City Office.
The concert featured three performances throughout the day and welcomed many visitors. One of the performances reached full capacity, and audiences enjoyed an inspiring program of gospel music.
Many attendees shared heartfelt comments, including, “I was so moved that it brought me to tears.” The event became a special time of encouragement and warmth through the power of music.
A member of the Nakano City Assembly also attended the concert. Together, the performers and audience created an atmosphere filled with joy, inspiration, and fellowship.
KOKORO GOSPEL LOUNGE will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Nakanova, the event space on the first floor of the Nakano City Office.
Why not take a moment to pause from your busy day and enjoy a time of peace and relaxation?
Featuring original gospel music, the concert will offer uplifting songs that bring comfort and hope to the heart.
Performing artists include Ayu, Lumiere, Spring of Life, TrueVine, Gospel Seed, and Jerusalem.
Admission is free.
Whether you’re on your lunch break or simply passing by, we warmly invite you to stop in and enjoy the music.
Performance Times
Three performances are scheduled throughout the day.
For those who are unable to attend in person, the event will also be streamed live on YouTube.
LIVE Streaming
The Vision Gospel YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@TheVisionGospel
We look forward to welcoming you and hope you will join us for this special time of gospel music.
[Koriyama Charismatic Gathering]
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
13:00–13:30 Prophecy Seminar
13:35–15:30 Charismatic Gathering
Venue: Koriyama City Labor Welfare Hall, Conference Room 2 (7-7 Toramaru-machi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor Timothy Kobayashi, Pastor John Akimoto
Contact: 090 5999 8604 (Kobayashi)
[Miyagi Charismatic Gathering & Prophecy Seminar]
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
18:00–18:50 Prophecy Seminar
19:00–20:20 Charismatic Gathering
Venue: Sendai City Tomizawa Civic Center, Conference Room 1 (2nd Floor) (1-18-10 Tomizawaminami, Taihaku-ku, Sendai City)
Speakers: Pastor Paul Akimoto, Pastor Timothy Kobayashi, Pastor John Akimoto, Pastor Eiji Kuramoto
Contact: 090-9425-1075 (Kuramoto)
8-minute walk from Tomizawa Station (southern terminus of the Municipal Subway Namboku Line)