Mokichi Okada

Japanese: 岡田茂吉 - おかだ もきち
Mokichi Okada
1882-1955 A religious leader from the Taisho to Showa periods.
Born on December 23, 1882. Converted to Omotokyo in 1920 and became a missionary. In 1931, he received a divine revelation, and in 1936, he started Okada-style Shinrei Shiatsu Therapy and founded the Dai Nippon Kannonkai. In 1947, he re-established the organization as the Nippon Kannon Kyodan in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, and advocated natural farming, and in 1950, he renamed it Sekai Kyuseikyo. He was known for his extensive collection of art. He passed away on February 10, 1955. He was 72 years old. He was born in Tokyo.

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:
1882-1955 大正-昭和時代の宗教家。
明治15年12月23日生まれ。大正9年大本(おおもと)教に入信して布教師となる。昭和6年神示をうけ,9年岡田式神霊指圧療法をはじめ,大日本観音会をひらく。22年静岡県熱海で日本観音教団として再建,自然農法をとなえ,25年世界救世教にあらためた。おおくの美術品の収集で知られる。昭和30年2月10日死去。72歳。東京出身。

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