On Oomoto: A Conversation with Alexandra Munroe

Onisaburō Deguchi is also remembered as a spiritual instructor to Morihei Ueshiba, who would found the Japanese martial art aikido.

Sumiko inherited her mother’s title as Oomoto’s Kyoshu-sama, or religious master. She was succeeded by Naohi Deguchi, her eldest daughter, and so on.

Oomoto has two headquarters. Ayabe is considered the sacred origin site, while Kameoka functions as the administrative or working headquarters.

Personal correspondence with Alex Kerr.