The 5th World Water Festival in Tokyo – Where Edo Wisdom and Prayers Unite
Wasshoi! ＼(^o(^)^)／
This is Hiromasa Emoto from the World Water Festival.
The 5th World Water Festival will take place on September 23, 2026 (Autumn Equinox / Japan Time) at the KFC Hall in Ryogoku, Tokyo, a heartland of traditional Edo culture.
Ryogoku is a district where Edo culture once flourished. With the widespread adoption of education through terakoya (temple schools), exceptional public safety, a thorough culture of recycling, and a fully circular lifestyle so refined that it was hailed as a “city without waste”— the people of Edo held a deep wisdom for living in harmony with nature. Together, they cultivated a culture that was beautiful, stylish, and sustainable.
At the same time, this land bears a poignant history. Located right next to the venue of the 5th World Water Festival is the Tokyo Metropolitan Memorial Hall, which honors the spirits of many souls lost during the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Tokyo air raids. It is a place where a vibrant cultural legacy and a history of overcoming profound sorrow exist side by side.
That is Ryogoku.
I feel a profound connection in being able to host the 5th World Water Festival in this very location. This year’s gathering will be a truly special occasion, where our gratitude to our ancestors and our prayers for the future align.
In keeping with the spirit of Edo, we are warmly welcoming participants to joining us in traditional Japanese attire (washoku/kimono).
Here is what we have prepared for the day:
- Morning: Gaia Tech Fest
The day begins with Gaia Tech Fest, a special exhibition showcasing cutting-edge advancements in environmental technology, wellness, energy, and subtle vibrations (Hado)—all designed to support the future of our planet and our physical and mental well-being. A major highlight is that you can truly experience these innovations firsthand, alongside expert seminars hosted by sponsoring companies. It promises to be an inspiring session packed with insights for the future. This event will
This event will be held in-person only, and no live streaming will be available.
- Afternoon: World Water Festival Main Event
In the afternoon, the main event of the World Water Festival officially begins, and we are happy to share that it will be broadcast live.
- Opening Sound (Otobiraki): This year’s opening sound will be brought to us by Reeco Wake-Wake, whose “Pink Conch Shell” touched so many hearts in Aso. The pure, powerful resonance of the conch shell, bridging earth, sky, and water, will beautifully announce the start of the festival.
- Special Guest Speaker: Film Producer Tetsu Shiratori, renowned for his deep insights into both Edo culture and environmental issues, will take the stage. His words, born from a dedicated commitment to the future of the Earth, will bring tremendous depth to the World Water Festival.
- Global Live Broadcasts: We will once again connect live across the globe. Wendy Rice from Australia and Christina Rindsjö from Sweden are preparing prayer ceremonies in their respective lands. Resonating in prayer with the world in real time on the Autumn Equinox—this is truly the moment where the world becomes one through water.
- Prayer for Water & Ancestors: The “Prayer for Water” will once again be led by Nene-san, just as it was last year. The deep, unifying prayer that enveloped the entire venue last time will resonate once more—this time radiating outward from the ancient land of Edo to the entire world. In addition to our prayer for water, we will send our heartfelt prayers of healing and solace to the spirits of those who passed away on this land, and to all the souls lost in wars and natural disasters around the globe. It will be a sacred moment where past, present, and future softly weave together through water.
- Indigenous Wisdom & Video Messages: We will present video messages sent from all around the world. Every year, the community of people who resonate with the vision of the World Water Festival continues to grow. The wisdom of Indigenous peoples who have protected the Earth, nature, and water for generations serves as an invaluable guidepost for us today.
- Finale: The grand finale will feature world-renowned musician Hiroki Okano. The stream of prayer that began with “CONVERGENCE” on the Summer Solstice flows directly into the 5th World Water Festival on the Autumn Equinox. Together with Hiroki’s music, the light of a new 26,000-year cycle will radiate outward. I am deeply honored that we can welcome this moment together.
The World Water Festival is an initiative to advance, step by step, the vision that Masaru Emoto devoted his life to: World Peace Through Water.
Admission is free. It is our sincere wish that as many people as possible join the circle of prayer for water.
Please join us on September 23 at the Ryogoku KFC Hall in person or online.
Let us welcome together that moment when the world becomes one through water.
With love and gratitude,
Hiromasa Emoto
World Water Festival
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