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The author, Ryokyu Endo,
This kind of person!
Born in Tokyo and raised in New York,
he now serves as the head priest of Wadaji Temple.
He has published eight books
on Eastern medicine—especially Tao Shiatsu.
These works have been translated
into six or seven languages
and are widely read around the world.
As a musician,
he has released seven albums on major labels,
with his music broadcast on radio and television
both in Japan and abroad.
He also leads the “Flame of Hope” band Aminadabu,
performing at festivals and venues worldwide,
including the renowned Glastonbury Festival in the UK.
In addition, he holds a black belt in Aikido
and has even created a game called “Ninja Hope,”
showcasing his activities for innovation across multiple fields.
Ryokyu is also deeply committed to supporting
impoverished and conflict-affected regions,
and founded the NPO Earth Caravan
now known as the Flame of Hope, to carry out humanitarian activities.
He has traveled to fifteen countries,
offering Tao Shiatsu and Buddhist workshops,
giving lectures, performing music,
and passionately conducting
various humanitarian activities—
bringing healing and hope
to countless people around the world.
HOPE80 — A World Pilgrimage, 2025.
80th Anniversary of the End of World War II. Hiroshima.
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The grandson of President Harry Truman (third from the left) / The great-grandson of former Prime Minister Hideki Tōjō (center)/ The great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi (third from the right) / The grandson of Amon Göth, a Nazi officer (second from the left) / The daughter of Auschwitz survivor Ester Solkiewicz (far left)
Since 2015, he began a world pilgrimage that became the origin of the "Flame of Hope" project.
By calling upon people from all walks of life, from world leaders to ordinary citizens, the Flame of Hope has grown into a peace movement that transcends religions, cultures, and national borders.
In addition, a social platform called “MyHope,” designed to deliver rice to children around the world, is also scheduled to be launched.
Through prayers rooted in altruism, he continues his activities with the vision of creating a new culture—one in which humanity is united.
Flame of Hope International obtained Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in July 2026.
