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2026 Gathering in Gratitude will be held on Sunday, December 13th!
With hearts full of gratitude for the blessings of this past year, the joy of walking together with Sensei and comrades resonates deep within.
The 2026 Gathering in Gratitude will be held on Sunday, December 13. (Broadcast live from Yokohama Arena to venues across Japan.)
The Gathering in Gratitude is one of the Holy Day Gatherings (*) cherished by GLA members. It is an occasion to reflect on the past year, deeply engrave in our hearts the blessings received from the Great Existence-God, and Keiko Takahashi Sensei, and reaffirm our aspirations for the coming year.
Yokohama Arena, the main broadcasting venue, is one of Japan’s premier concert venues. Members from across Japan and overseas will gather there to attend Sensei’s lecture in person.
The entire venue will be transformed into G.EXPO, a theme park of Divine Truth, featuring a wide variety of special events that can only be experienced once a year. We warmly invite you to join us at Yokohama Arena!
For those unable to attend at Yokohama Arena, live broadcast venues will be set up at regional headquarters and terminals. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you can participate in the Gathering in Gratitude program alongside fellow members who study the Study of the Soul.
(*GLA’s “Holy Day Gatherings” are special occasions for each member to deepen their bonds with the Great Being, God, and Sensei, and strengthen their awareness of themselves as souls. These include the New Year Prayer Gathering, New Year Gathering, Zenyu Gathering, Utsushimi Gathering, Keiko Takahashi Sensei’s Birthday Gathering, and Gathering in Gratitude. All members are encouraged to participate in these gatherings.)
Six highlights of the Gathering in Gratitude
(1) Sensei will reveal profound Divine Truth that can only be received at this gathering.
(2) A variety of programs will inspire and energize you for the coming year.
(3) This is a once-a-year opportunity to see Sensei’s Wisdom.
(4) The entire venue will become an exhibition space dedicated to the Study of the Soul, offering opportunities to experience Divine Truth on deeper level.
(5) You can enjoy GLA cultural programs, including theatrical performances, concerts, and more.
(6) You can meet fellow members from across Japan and overseas and deepen your bonds with them.
Event Details
■ Date and Time
Sunday, December 13, 12:00–5:30 PM (scheduled end time)
Registration opens: Yokohama Arena: 10:30 AM
Live broadcast venues: 11:00 AM
Click here for live broadcast venues
*The Panorama Gallery of Divine Truth at Yokohama Arena will be open from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
■ Venue
Broadcast live from Yokohama Arena to GLA regional headquarters and branches.
Details of the live broadcast venues will be announced at a later date.
■ Eligibility
GLA members and their children
■ Participation Fee
4,000 yen (Free for those who joined GLA on or after April 13, 2026, and for high school students and younger.)
■ How to Register
Please register in advance using one of the following methods.
(Online registration will be available starting October 18.)
(1)Japanese-language members’ website Click here
(2)Japanese-language mobile registration site Click here
(3)Call your affiliated GLA regional headquarters in JapanClick here
(4) Contact your local support members.
■ Opening Hours of the GLA General Headquarters Main Building
The GLA General Headquarters Main Building will be open on the day before and the day after the Gathering in Gratitude, during the hours listed below. We warmly invite those traveling from various regions to attend the gathering at Yokohama Arena to take this opportunity to visit. You can spend time in prayer in the sanctuary.
Saturday, December 12, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Monday, December 14, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
■ Live Broadcast Venues
▼ Hokkaido
Contact：GLA Hokkaido TEL.011-241-1955
Hokkaido Headquarters, Hakodate Kaikan, Asahikawa Kaikan, Toya Branch, Toya Station Meeting Place, Tomakomai Branch, Kitami Branch
▼ Tohoku
Contact：GLA Tohoku TEL.022-748-4504
Tohoku Kaikan, Yamagata Kaikan, Hirosaki Branch, Hachinohe Branch, Akita Branch, Yuzawa Branch, Sanriku Branch, Morioka Branch, Oshu Office, Shonai Branch, Fukushima Branch, Koriyama Branch
▼ Tokyo
Contact：GLA Tokyo TEL.03-5827-1611
Niigata Branch, Minamiuonuma Branch, Sado Hamochi Meeting Place, Nagaoka Meeting Place, Okinawa Branch, Central Okinawa Branch, Northern Okinawa Meeting Place, Ishigaki Meeting Place
▼ Hokuriku
Contact：GLA Hokuriku TEL.076-260-1781
Hokuriku Headquarters, Takaoka Kaikan, Toyama Kaikan, Fukui Kaikan, Minami Kaga Kaikan, Nanao (Miyasaka Residence)
▼ Chukyo
Contact：GLA Chukyo TEL.052-321-8200
Chukyo Headquarters, Handa Meeting Place, Gifu Kaikan, Mie Kaikan, Northern Mie Branch, Mikawa Branch, Toyohashi Venue, Hamamatsu Branch, Matsumoto Branch, Takayama Branch
▼ Kinki
Contact：GLA Kinki TEL.06-6338-0361
Kinki Headquarters, Keihan Kaikan, Southern Osaka Kaikan, Higashi-Osaka Branch, Nara Branch, Hyogo Kaikan, Keiji Branch, Wakayama Kaikan, Hikone Kaikan, Himeji Branch, Awaji Island Branch, Nanki Branch, Kobe Meeting Place
▼ Chugoku-Shikoku
Contact：GLA Chugoku-Shikoku TEL.086-803-0066
Chugoku-Shikoku Headquarters, Hiroshima Kaikan, Fukuyama Kaikan, Kochi Kaikan, Tokushima Kaikan, Kagawa Kaikan, Tottori Branch, Ehime Branch, Shimane Branch, Tsuyama Meeting Place, Mihara Meeting Place, Shunan Meeting Place, Kure Meeting Place
▼ Kyushu
Contact：GLA Kyushu TEL.092-832-2100
Kyushu Headquarters, Dazaifu Training Center, Yamaguchi Kaikan, Nagasaki Kaikan, Kumamoto Kaikan, Saga Kaikan, Kitakyushu Branch, Chikuho Branch, Sasebo Kaikan, Oita Branch, Nobeoka Branch, Miyazaki Branch, Kagoshima Branch, Ube Meeting Place, Eastern Fukuoka Meeting Place, Arao Meeting Place, Nagomi Meeting Place, Miyakonojo Meeting Place