【Konko Kita (North) Wing】
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Konkokyo Establishment, Konko North Wing was constructed, and completed in March 2008. It consists of wooden Japanese-style buildings – “Open Site Yatsunami Hall” and “Kofukan Faith Training Hall.” In Yatsunami Hall, there are two conference rooms, one with both tatami and wood flooring; the other, just wood flooring. These rooms are used as: a rest area for believers, for training workshops, lectures, and wedding ceremonies. “Kofukan” is a training center and dormitory that can accommodate up to 150 people. It has Japanese and Western-style rooms, including twin rooms with private baths. Wireless internet access is available at the Yastumami Hall. Some users’ impressions were: “I am happy because for so long, I had looked forward to this type of facility to be made,” and “The facilities are so good that I had a comfortable stay.”

【Seismic Retrofitting of the Grand Service Hall】
The Grand Service Hall is used for services and events. When the Grand Services and another large ceremonies are held five times a year, believers gather here from all over the world. It was completed in 1959 and can hold 15,000 people.
The building met the seismic standards at the time of construction. However, several years ago, it was rechecked and determined that the Grand Service Hall needed seismic retrofitting to meet today’s current standards to withstand an earthquake. Placing highest priority on human life, Konkokyo Headquarters decided to repair the Grand Service Hall as quickly as possible. Seismic retrofitting commenced on August 2008 and was completed in January 2011. At the same time, audio equipment, lighting, worn-out stages for the chorus and ritual music performers were upgraded, and a new restroom facility for the disabled was built on the south side of the Grand Service Hall. The building was also remodeled in order for people to be evacuated safely and smoothly in the event of any disaster, not just earthquakes.