Jodoji Support Association

Jodoji Support Association (General Incorporated Foundation)

Historically, temples have been supported through the parish household system and the traditional family system. However, after considering a form better suited to today’s society—amid declining birth rates and the spread of nuclear families— Jodoji Temple established the “Jodoji Support Association (General Incorporated Foundation)” in Reiwa 5 (2024).

The Jodoji Support Association is an organization created to sustain the temple in a stable way while responding to social change. It is supported not only by temple members, but also by a broad range of people. In modern terms, regardless of religion or denomination, we hope you may think of it as a “fan club” for supporting Jodoji Temple.

The membership fees contributed by supporters are used across many areas, including: cleaning of the cemetery and temple grounds, preservation and maintenance of cultural properties, child-rearing support activities, hosting events, and local crime-prevention measures. We would be grateful to receive support from as many people as possible.

Membership fees contributed by supporters are used for cleaning the cemetery and temple grounds, temple upkeep and maintenance costs, fire insurance, security measures, and related needs.