During the two and a half days at sea to reach the first port-of-call, Tianjin, the delegates participated in many rigorous as well as enjoyable activities. SEN Soshi gave a keynote talk, entitled "The Essence of the Human Spirit," and there were four lectures: KASHIHATA Naohisa, 45th President of the Japan Junior Chamber, Inc., spoke on "The Tankokai Youth Division as NPO"; ABE Sosei, Konnichian Tea Master, spoke on "The Significance of the Chanoyu Procedures (Temae) "; NISHIMURA Yoshio, 41st President of the Japan Junior Chamber, Inc., spoke on "Know-how about Organization Development and Management"; and Captain SHIRAKAWA Mitsuharu spoke about his experiences at sea.
 Exercise routine at pre-breakfast assembly |
 Early-morning zazen |
 SEN Soshi gives keynote talk, "The Essence of the Human Spirit" |
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 Tea gathering hosted by delegates from one of the Tankokai Youth Division blocks |
 Sports event on the deck |
 Discussion session |
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