H1 Houwa Grand Prix: Bringing "Houwa" to the World, Delivering "A Talk You Want to Hear Again" Globally
The H1 Houwa Grand Prix will dub its Grand Prix-winning sermon into English, French, and Spanish, and distribute it worldwide on YouTube starting April 1, 2026.
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From H1 Houwa Grand Prix 2025
This time, the H1 Houwa Grand Prix will dub the sermon of the 2025 Grand Prix winner, Mr. Genpo Takahashi, into English, French, and Spanish, and distribute it worldwide on YouTube starting April 1, 2026.
▼ Watch here (H1 Houwa Grand Prix Official Channel)
https://youtube.com/@h1houwa?si=u1G5t8HDBMKmtrxr
Religion is sometimes spoken of as something that divides people.
Even within the same faith, differences in立場 and ways of thinking can create distance.
However, in Japan, there is a culture where people from different sects gather and exchange words.
We envision a dream of opening a "Houwa (sermon) space" to the world, where people meet across sects, as an extension of that culture.
That is the H1 Houwa Grand Prix.
We believe that the practice of Houwa, refined in this setting, is inherently more open and has the power to connect people.
Even in modern times, where the distance from religion is widening, we hope that Houwa will quietly accompany people's daily lives and provide an opportunity for self-reflection.
Furthermore, we have valued delivering talks that make people "want to hear again," rather than unilaterally conveying Houwa as a "teaching."
Because when one wishes to experience those words again, something has already reached their heart.
We want to deliver talks that make people "want to hear again" across languages and cultures to the world.
Through this challenge, the H1 Houwa Grand Prix will open up new possibilities for the practice of Houwa.
About H1 Houwa Grand Prix
The H1 Houwa Grand Prix is a new form of Houwa event where monks from different sects gather and compete based on talks that make people "want to hear again."
At the 2025 event, approximately 1,500 people were mobilized at Nara's Nara Centennial Hall.
Furthermore, live viewing was held at 15 Aeon Cinemas nationwide, achieving an unprecedented scale and response for a religious event.
Distribution Information (YouTube)
English (English dubbing)
Released April 1, 2026
https://youtu.be/SQEVNLxbbWs
Français (French dubbing)
Released April 2, 2026
https://youtu.be/pJa-NQJiOaE
Español (Spanish dubbing)
Released April 3, 2026
https://youtu.be/VNXRaHKtH7Y
Overview
Distribution start date: Sequentially released from April 1, 2026
Content: H1 Houwa Grand Prix 2025 Grand Prix Houwa (multilingual dubbed version)
Supported languages: English, French, Spanish
Distribution: H1 Houwa Grand Prix Official YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/@h1houwa?si=u1G5t8HDBMKmtrxr
Summary (English)
The H1 Houwa Grand Prix will release the Grand Prize-winning Houwa from its 2025 event in English, French, and Spanish on YouTube starting April 1, 2026.
Houwa is a traditional Japanese Buddhist form of speech, which H1 reimagines as a universal, human-centered dialogue that connects people beyond religious and cultural boundaries.
We believe that Houwa has the potential to become a shared language of reflection in today’s world — not as a one-way teaching, but as an experience that people feel drawn to revisit.
Guided by the idea of “a talk you want to hear again,” H1 seeks to bring Houwa to a global audience.
This multilingual release marks the first step toward that vision.
Résumé (Français)
Le H1 Houwa Grand Prix diffusera le discours primé de son édition 2025 en anglais, français et espagnol sur YouTube à partir du 1er avril 2026.
Le Houwa est une forme traditionnelle japonaise de parole bouddhique, que H1 réinterprète comme un dialogue universel centré sur l’humain, capable de relier les individus au-delà des différences religieuses et culturelles.
Nous croyons que le Houwa peut devenir un langage partagé de réflexion dans le monde d’aujourd’hui — non pas comme un enseignement à sens unique, mais comme une expérience à laquelle on souhaite revenir.
Porté par l’idée d’« une parole que l’on souhaite entendre à nouveau », H1 aspire à faire connaître le Houwa à l’échelle mondiale.
Cette diffusion multilingue constitue une première étape vers cette vision.
Resumen (Español)
El H1 Houwa Grand Prix lanzará el discurso ganador de su edición 2025 en inglés, francés y español en YouTube a partir del 1 de abril de 2026.
El Houwa es una forma tradicional japonesa de discurso budista, que H1 reinterpreta como un diálogo universal centrado en las personas, capaz de conectar más allá de las diferencias religiosas y culturales.
Creemos que el Houwa puede convertirse en un lenguaje compartido de reflexión en el mundo actual — no como una enseñanza unilateral, sino como una experiencia a la que las personas desean volver.
Guiado por la idea de “una charla que quieres volver a escuchar”, H1 busca llevar el Houwa a una audiencia global.
Este lanzamiento multilingüe representa el primer paso hacia esa visión.
From H1 Houwa Grand Prix 2025
This time, the H1 Houwa Grand Prix will dub the sermon of the 2025 Grand Prix winner, Mr. Genpo Takahashi, into English, French, and Spanish, and distribute it worldwide on YouTube starting April 1, 2026.
▼ Watch here (H1 Houwa Grand Prix Official Channel)
https://youtube.com/@h1houwa?si=u1G5t8HDBMKmtrxr
Religion is sometimes spoken of as something that divides people.
Even within the same faith, differences in立場 and ways of thinking can create distance.
However, in Japan, there is a culture where people from different sects gather and exchange words.
We envision a dream of opening a "Houwa (sermon) space" to the world, where people meet across sects, as an extension of that culture.
That is the H1 Houwa Grand Prix.
We believe that the practice of Houwa, refined in this setting, is inherently more open and has the power to connect people.
Even in modern times, where the distance from religion is widening, we hope that Houwa will quietly accompany people's daily lives and provide an opportunity for self-reflection.
Furthermore, we have valued delivering talks that make people "want to hear again," rather than unilaterally conveying Houwa as a "teaching."
Because when one wishes to experience those words again, something has already reached their heart.
We want to deliver talks that make people "want to hear again" across languages and cultures to the world.
Through this challenge, the H1 Houwa Grand Prix will open up new possibilities for the practice of Houwa.
About H1 Houwa Grand Prix
The H1 Houwa Grand Prix is a new form of Houwa event where monks from different sects gather and compete based on talks that make people "want to hear again."
At the 2025 event, approximately 1,500 people were mobilized at Nara's Nara Centennial Hall.
Furthermore, live viewing was held at 15 Aeon Cinemas nationwide, achieving an unprecedented scale and response for a religious event.
Distribution Information (YouTube)
English (English dubbing)
Released April 1, 2026
https://youtu.be/SQEVNLxbbWs
Français (French dubbing)
Released April 2, 2026
https://youtu.be/pJa-NQJiOaE
Español (Spanish dubbing)
Released April 3, 2026
https://youtu.be/VNXRaHKtH7Y
Overview
Distribution start date: Sequentially released from April 1, 2026
Content: H1 Houwa Grand Prix 2025 Grand Prix Houwa (multilingual dubbed version)
Supported languages: English, French, Spanish
Distribution: H1 Houwa Grand Prix Official YouTube Channel
https://youtube.com/@h1houwa?si=u1G5t8HDBMKmtrxr
Summary (English)
The H1 Houwa Grand Prix will release the Grand Prize-winning Houwa from its 2025 event in English, French, and Spanish on YouTube starting April 1, 2026.
Houwa is a traditional Japanese Buddhist form of speech, which H1 reimagines as a universal, human-centered dialogue that connects people beyond religious and cultural boundaries.
We believe that Houwa has the potential to become a shared language of reflection in today’s world — not as a one-way teaching, but as an experience that people feel drawn to revisit.
Guided by the idea of “a talk you want to hear again,” H1 seeks to bring Houwa to a global audience.
This multilingual release marks the first step toward that vision.
Résumé (Français)
Le H1 Houwa Grand Prix diffusera le discours primé de son édition 2025 en anglais, français et espagnol sur YouTube à partir du 1er avril 2026.
Le Houwa est une forme traditionnelle japonaise de parole bouddhique, que H1 réinterprète comme un dialogue universel centré sur l’humain, capable de relier les individus au-delà des différences religieuses et culturelles.
Nous croyons que le Houwa peut devenir un langage partagé de réflexion dans le monde d’aujourd’hui — non pas comme un enseignement à sens unique, mais comme une expérience à laquelle on souhaite revenir.
Porté par l’idée d’« une parole que l’on souhaite entendre à nouveau », H1 aspire à faire connaître le Houwa à l’échelle mondiale.
Cette diffusion multilingue constitue une première étape vers cette vision.
Resumen (Español)
El H1 Houwa Grand Prix lanzará el discurso ganador de su edición 2025 en inglés, francés y español en YouTube a partir del 1 de abril de 2026.
El Houwa es una forma tradicional japonesa de discurso budista, que H1 reinterpreta como un diálogo universal centrado en las personas, capaz de conectar más allá de las diferencias religiosas y culturales.
Creemos que el Houwa puede convertirse en un lenguaje compartido de reflexión en el mundo actual — no como una enseñanza unilateral, sino como una experiencia a la que las personas desean volver.
Guiado por la idea de “una charla que quieres volver a escuchar”, H1 busca llevar el Houwa a una audiencia global.
Este lanzamiento multilingüe representa el primer paso hacia esa visión.
FAQ
What is the H1 Houwa Grand Prix?
It's a new type of Houwa event where monks from different sects compete based on talks that make people "want to hear again."
Why is it being distributed globally in multiple languages?
Because we believe in the power of Houwa to connect people and dream of delivering it across languages and cultures worldwide.
In which languages will it be distributed?
The Grand Prix Houwa from the 2025 event will be dubbed into English, French, and Spanish and distributed on YouTube.