ALT Black-and-white photograph of Daisaku Ikeda leaning out of an open window to speak with Soka Gakkai members gathered outside. Text reads: “Every moment, an opportunity to encourage.” Niimi, Okayama, Japan, 1961.
ALT Black-and-white photograph of Josei Toda, on the left, and a young Daisaku Ikeda standing together outdoors at a youth sports event. Ikeda wears a white cap and sports clothes. Text reads: “Learning alongside his mentor.” With Josei Toda, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 1957.
ALT Black-and-white photograph of Daisaku Ikeda seated at a table, leaning over a sheet of paper as he writes calligraphy with a brush. Text reads: “Offering encouragement through the art of calligraphy.” Amami Oshima, Kagoshima, Japan, 1968.
ALT Color photograph of Daisaku Ikeda playing a ukulele outdoors, wearing a blue floral shirt and a pink flower lei. He is surrounded by men and women in colorful Hawaiian clothing and flower leis, smiling and clapping. Text reads: “Sharing in the rhythm and joy of the moment.” Hawaii, USA, 1973.
ALT Color photograph of Daisaku Ikeda carrying his mother, Ichi, on his back outdoors. Her arms rest across his shoulders, and she smiles as others look on. Text reads: “A son’s care.” With his mother, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan, 1975.
ALT Color photograph of Daisaku Ikeda standing among a field of purple and white irises, holding a camera in both hands. He wears a pale yellow jacket and a white cap. Text reads: “Capturing the beauty of nature.” Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 1990.
ALT Color photograph of Daisaku Ikeda leaning out of a red train’s open window, with Kaneko beside him, greeting people on the platform. Several people are reflected in the glass below. Text reads: “Connecting with people near and far.” Luxembourg, 1991.
ALT Color photograph of Daisaku Ikeda wearing a light blue suit and glasses, smiling warmly as he speaks with a group of elementary school students gathered close around him. The students face Ikeda attentively, capturing a moment of warm, personal interaction and dialogue. Text reads: “Encouraging the next generation.” With elementary school students, Tokyo, Japan, 2007.
