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<\/a>A website dedicated to Ukon’s cause for canonization reports that the beatification Mass was\u00a0a beautiful cross-cultural celebration with pilgrims from Japan, Korea, Philippines and other parts of Asia. A 1000 member choir sang a Filipino hymn. Pictures\u00a0of the celebration can be found here:\u00a0https:\/\/takayamaukon.com\/the-beatification-of-blessed-justo-takayama-ukon\/<\/a><\/p>\n