Rev. Satoshi TomiokaThe Betsuin welcomes Reverend Satoshi Tomioka as an associate minister as of August 1, 2013. Rev. Tomioka is from Shimane in the southern part of Japan. He finished his studies at Ryukoku University in Kyoto and his major was Shin Buddhism. After Tokudo ordination and Kyoshi certification, he took part in the IMOP (International Ministerial Orientation Program) to become a minister. Welcome, Rev. Tomioka!