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Starting in May 2023, Radio Nikkei 5 will broadcast "Radio Itto Juku," hosted by Tokushinkai Group Chairman Matsumura. The theme of "Itto Juku," which the Tokushinkai Group has been hosting since 1, is "Learning from pioneers who illuminated the dark night with the light of their convictions." This radio program invites guests to learn about how to live and think as a leader from pioneers active in various fields.

The guests for this discussion are Mami Nishizawa, daughter of the late poet Mami Sakamura, and her husband Koichi Nishizawa, director of the Sakamura Mami Memorial Museum.

Professor Sakamura Shinmin's works number more than 1 pieces. His poetry is loved not only in Japan but all over the world, and it is said that there are 900 stone monuments in the world that have been erected by enthusiasts. In 2, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of its founding, the Tokushinkai Group erected and donated the 171st monument in Japan to the poem "If you wish, flowers will bloom" on Mt. Akihabara in Akihabara Ward, Niigata City, where the group was founded. At the time, Professor Sakamura Shinmin, who was 82 years old, came all the way from Shikoku to hold the dedication ceremony. He was also close friends with our group's Chairman Matsumura, and we have Professor Shinmin's calligraphy displayed in the waiting rooms of each of the group's clinics.

In this talk, we invited two of Sakamura Shinmin's relatives to talk about Shinmin's upbringing, what inspired him to start writing poetry, and what his thoughts were when he wrote poetry. Mamiko shared stories unique to her family, while Koichi talked about how he met Shinmin and the appeal of the memorial hall. At the end, Chairman Matsumura, Mamiko, and Koichi each shared a poem that is memorable to them.

How did Professor Sakamura Min's poems, which stand by the weak and give them healing and courage, come to be? This is a very valuable conversation that touches on the background of these poems.

Broadcast Schedule
Monday, August 8th, 12:9am ~ Radio Nikkei 00

In addition to streaming on radiko, you can also listen to the podcast after the broadcast, so we hope you will tune in.