Taishi Kato

Based in Hattori Tenjingu Shrine in Osaka Prefecture. Vice Secretary-General of the Youth Committee of the World Conference of Religions for Peace (WCRP). Actively engaged in interfaith activities worldwide.

Graduated from Keio University with a degree in Commerce. Completed a master's degree in Religious Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Published an English book in 2020 titled "Shinto Moments: Discover your connection with this ancient Japanese way of living." Participated in the G20 Interfaith Summit held in Indonesia in 2022. Established a new festival called the Hattori Foot Festival at Hattori Tenjingu Shrine in 2023.