Daichi’s spiritual heritage is rooted in a legacy of faith and perseverance. A quarter Chinese, his grandmother—who evangelized under persecution—was baptized the year he was born. Her devotion inspired Daichi’s mother, who came to faith when Daichi was just seven. He grew up surrounded by prayer, with the lasting image of his grandmother always on her knees. Years later, while serving aboard the USS Philadelphia submarine, Daichi began secretly reading the New Testament. One night, he was awakened by a deep, tangible sense of the Holy Spirit’s presence. He later learned that his mother had been praying for him around that same time.

The call to Japan began when a Korean pastor spoke a simple but persistent word over him: “You are going to go to Japan.” That moment planted a seed in Daichi’s heart—and God, in His timing, caused it to grow. Over the years, that seed matured into a clear and lasting conviction to minister to the Japanese people.

Though he still enjoys board games with friends from time to time, Daichi has intentionally set aside most recreational pursuits to fully devote himself to the mission of God. His life is anchored in the words of Jesus: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33) and “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23).