
‘Treasure Land’: In January 1962, Shin’ichi departs for an overseas tour covering seven countries including Iran and Iraq. ‘Long Journey’: While reflecting on the life of Socrates and the legacy of Alexander the Great, Shin’ichi considers the challenges facing kosen-rufu in the future. ‘Acceleration’: A run-down area of Fukuoka known as Dokan (large earthen drainage pipes) is transformed through members revitalizing their lives. The second anniversary of Shin’ichi’s inauguration is celebrated with a dynamic propagation campaign. ‘Rough Seas’: Some labour unions, feeling threatened by the Komei Political Federation’s success in Upper House elections, harass Gakkai members. ‘Young Eagles’: Shin’ichi launches a lecture series on The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings for student division representatives.