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The largest and most famous Family center in [[Japan]]. Located in the town of [[Tateyama, Japan|Tateyama]], it is officially known as the ''21st Century International School'', but is known to group members as the ''Heavenly City School'' or HCS. At various times, it has been the headquarters of many Family-run projects, including the production of audio / visual products. However, in recent years both the importance and number of residents at the HCS have diminished.
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The largest and most famous [[Family International]] center in [[Japan]]. Located in [[Tateyama, Japan|Tateyama]], Chiba prefecture, it is officially called the '''''21st Century International School''''', but is known to group members as the '''''Heavenly City School''''' ('''HCS'''). At various times, it has been headquarters for numerous Family projects, including the production of audio/visual products, and operating as a re-education center for teens. In years past there were up to 300 or more Family members living at the HCS complex (comprised of "The School" and several surrounding, smaller buildings) at any given time. However, in recent years the importance of its role has diminished, and its current occupancy stands around 40 to 60 residents.
  
In November, 1987, [[David Berg]], [[Karen Zerby]] and their entourage left the [[Philippines]] and headed to Japan to oversee the HCS, where Berg began writing a series of [[Mo Letters]] pushing [[:Category:Education|education]], including "The School Vision!" (ML 2430), saying "It's Japan's hour!", followed by a stream of Letters about Japan such as "It's Up to Japan!" (ML 2404). Berg warned that the Family needed to reach the Japanese youth before the Antichrist made them "demon-possessed leaders to rule the World" (ML 2413:77).  
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In November [[1987]], [[David Berg]], [[Karen Zerby]] and their entourage left the [[Philippines]] and headed to Japan to oversee the HCS, where Berg began writing a series of [[Mo Letters]] pushing [[:Category:Education|education]], including ''"The School Vision!"'' <small>(ML 2430)</small>, saying "It's Japan's hour!", and a stream of other Letters about Japan such as ''"It's Up to Japan!"'' <small>(ML 2404)</small>.
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The compound and adjacent buildings were donated to The Family International by [[Naritas|Mr. and Mrs. Narita]].
  
 
==Photos==
 
==Photos==
[[Image:Hcs.jpg|thumb|left|150px|"The School" &ndash; The largest building on the property of the HCS complex]]
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[[Image:HCS_main_front.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Front entrance (photo from 2005)]]
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Image:Hcs1.JPG|"The School" (1988), the largest building on the grounds of what is considered the HCS complex
[[Image:HCS_main_left.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Left wing (2005)]]
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Image:Hcs2.JPG|The School (1988)
[[Image:HCS_pyramid.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The HCS "Pyramid" (2005)]]
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Image:Hcs.jpg|Front entrance and right wing of the School (date unknown)
[[Image:HCS_pyramid_close.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The HCS Pyramid in a state of deterioration (2005)]]
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Image:HCS_main_front.jpg|Front entrance (2005)
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Image:HCS_main_left.jpg|Left wing of the School (2005)
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Image:HCS_pyramid_close.jpg|The HCS Pyramid in a state of deterioration (2005)
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Image:HCS_pyramid.jpg|The HCS Pyramid (2005)
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</gallery>
  
 
==Location and Contact Points==
 
==Location and Contact Points==
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21st Century International School<br />
 
21st Century International School<br />
 
4359-94 Kanamari<br />
 
4359-94 Kanamari<br />
 
Tateyama-shi<br />
 
Tateyama-shi<br />
 
Chiba-ken 294-0023<br />
 
Chiba-ken 294-0023<br />
Japan
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[[Japan]]
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Phone: +81 470 28 0776<br />
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Fax: +81 470 28 0729
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Phone: 0470-28-0776<br />
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Fax: 0470-28-0729<br />
 
Email: pafed@awa.or.jp
 
  
 
[[Category:Family Centers]]
 
[[Category:Family Centers]]
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[[Category:Glossary]]
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[[Category:Spotlight]]

Latest revision as of 22:25, 27 May 2009

The largest and most famous Family International center in Japan. Located in Tateyama, Chiba prefecture, it is officially called the 21st Century International School, but is known to group members as the Heavenly City School (HCS). At various times, it has been headquarters for numerous Family projects, including the production of audio/visual products, and operating as a re-education center for teens. In years past there were up to 300 or more Family members living at the HCS complex (comprised of "The School" and several surrounding, smaller buildings) at any given time. However, in recent years the importance of its role has diminished, and its current occupancy stands around 40 to 60 residents.

In November 1987, David Berg, Karen Zerby and their entourage left the Philippines and headed to Japan to oversee the HCS, where Berg began writing a series of Mo Letters pushing education, including "The School Vision!" (ML 2430), saying "It's Japan's hour!", and a stream of other Letters about Japan such as "It's Up to Japan!" (ML 2404).

The compound and adjacent buildings were donated to The Family International by Mr. and Mrs. Narita.

Photos

Location and Contact Points

21st Century International School
4359-94 Kanamari
Tateyama-shi
Chiba-ken 294-0023
Japan

Phone: +81 470 28 0776
Fax: +81 470 28 0729