This Happiness Academy with Rael will change your life!
For more than 50 years, Rael has been sharing the keys to the future with unconditional love at the heart of his teaching. During this extraordinary event, come discover how Rael lights the way toward the future of humanity, and our own future as well!
A transformative week to recharge and blossom
More than 100,000 people around the world have attended Happiness Academies, and they keep coming back. Why? Because they return to recharge! Over the course of one unforgettable week of joy and revolutionary learning, participants re-energize, reconnect, and rediscover themselves and one another. Through inspiring workshops and evening activities designed to nurture growth and deepen the experience of being human, they blossom as they were meant to!.
event info
how to get there
address:
transportation:
● Between Naha Airport and the Hotels
Airport Limousine Bus
https://okinawabus.com/en/ls/ls_timetable_fares/This bus for the D and DC areas runs between the airport and hotels in the Academy area. The bus stops at Kariyushi Beach Resort Ocean Spa Hotel, the Busena Terrace Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort (former Kanehide Kise Beach Palace Hotel, reopening in June). The Best Western Hotel is a 6 minute-walk from the Courtyard by Marriott.
Travel time 120 ~ 130 minutes
Bus fare 2,100 ~ 2,200 JPY
Airport Shuttle Bus
https://www.okinawa-shuttle.co.jp/en/timetable/ This bus operates from Naha Airport and stops in front of KARIYUSHI LCH Resort on the Beach (bus stop name: “Kariyushi Beach”). The Odysis Hotel is a 2 minute-walk to/from the bus stop.Travel time 120 minutes
Bus fare 1,800 JPY
●Other Buses ● From the Hotels to Naha and Nanjo Areas ● Taxi and Car Rental Services
Travel time 90 ~ 100 minutes
Taxi fare 18,000 JPY or more plus highway tolls
Car rental 4,000 JPY or more per day plus highway tolls
Registration
● Please register online in advance at “Register Now” for academy participation, optional bento meals and the JRM Circular Bus service.
● Payment must be made at the reception desk during check-in to receive a participant ID card. Without an ID card, you will not be able to participate in the academy, so please be sure to complete the check-in on time during the allotted hours.
● For security reasons, all non-members and new participants must provide a digital photo of themselves within 10 days after registering, by emailing [email protected]. Please note that you will not be able to participate without providing a photo in advance.
● Please bring your final registration details/invoice along with you during check-in in case of any discrepancies.
● Deadlines
Online registration for academy participation, optional bento meals and JRM Circular Bus service August 7, 2026 (Japan time)
No refunds will be permitted for cancellation requests received after the deadline.
Please inform JRM of any cancellation along with the reason as early as possible by emailing [email protected].
● If you are not yet sure of your ability to participate, please first register for academy participation only, without bento meals and the JRM Circular Bus service.
● After the deadline, you may still register for academy participation via email, however, you must arrange for your own transportation, meals, and accommodation.
event schedule
■ Dates
Academy: September 27 (Sun) to October 2 (Fri), 81 aH (2026)
Academy Check-in: September 26 (Sat)
■ Academy Schedule & Check-in
September 26 (Sat) 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm opens for Academy check-in
September 27 (Sun) 8:45 am Opening of the Hall
9:30 am Start of the Academy
October 2 (Fri) 12:30 pm End of the Academy
Daily Reception after the Academy begins
9:00 am – 9:20 am
2:30 pm – 2:50 pm
■ Basic Daily Schedule
9:30 am – 10:00 am Meditation
10:00 am – 12:30 pm Morning session
12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Lunch break
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Afternoon session
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner break
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Entertainment
Note:
The above schedule is subject to change, and some days may not have a night entertainment program.
Accommodation
If you wish to use the JRM Circular Bus to/from the Summit Hall, it is recommended to stay at the Best Western Hotel or other nearby hotel.
● Best Western Hotel Okinawa Kouki Beach
Reservations can be made on the hotel’s website or other travel websites. Room availability will be announced via email to those who participated in the Academy and World Convention last year for convenience, however no group discount will be available.
Caution: The Best Western Okinawa Onna Beach is a sister hotel located far from the Academy venue.
● Twin-Line Hotel Yanbaru Okinawa Japan
This hotel is only a 2 minute-walk away from the Best Western Hotel where you can catch the JRM Circular Bus. Reservations can be made on the hotel’s website or other travel websites. No group discounts are available this year.
● Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort (New)
The former Kanehide Kise Beach Palace Hotel is reopening as Courtyard by Marriot Okinawa Resort in June. This hotel is a 6 minute-walk away from the Best Western Hotel where you can catch the JRM Circular Bus. Marriott will start accepting reservations in May. For more details, and to make a booking, please check the hotel’s website.
● Other hotels
Please refer to the Appendix attached to the “Brochure” for a choice of other hotels. Since the September/October period is high season for tourism in Okinawa, you are advised to make your hotel reservations early.
PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR RESERVATION DETAILS WITH YOU AND SHARE THEM WITH YOUR ROOMATE TO AVOID ANY TROUBLE WITH THE HOTEL. JRM IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR RESERVATIONS.
cost
| Participation fee | Full Participation Fee (for 6 days) | Participation Fee /per day |
|---|---|---|
|
Member(Structure/Simple) |
JPY 24,000 | JPY 4,000 |
| Non member | JPY 13,800 | JPY 2,300 |
| All persons 18 and under | Free | Free |
NOTE: Currency – Japanese Yen (JPY)
● The participation fee covers use of the facilities, equipment, and teaching materials.
● The participation fee is waived for members and non-members who are 18 years old and below. Please present your ID at the reception desk for verification.
＜Payment>
● You will receive an invoice via email together with your reservation details after registration.
● Cash (Japanese Yen) is the only form of payment accepted at the reception desk on September 26.
● Please exchange all required currency before you depart for Japan, or at major international airports inside Japan.
● There are no foreign currency exchange services in the vicinity of the academy area.
how to register
The following reservations are accepted during online registration:
(1) Academy participation Refer to the Participation Fee table in the “Cost” section.
(2) Bento meals (boxed Japanese meals)
Lunch: 850 JPY per box / Dinner:1,200 JPY per box
These optional bento meals are provided at the Summit Hall for convenience.
(3) JRM Circular Bus service between the Summit Hall and Best Western Okinawa Kouki Beach Hotel
7,000 JPY for the whole duration of the Academy (about 170 yen for each ride)
● If you do not receive an automated acknowledgement email after registering online, please contact [email protected]
"You are responsible for your happiness. If you are wondering why you feel depressed, it is time to stop for a moment and look at the different dimensions of your life. If you apply all these things, happiness will come with the help of meditation."
Maitreya Rael - Asian Happiness Academy – 68 a.H.
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