369 STAR VILLAGE
PRISON OUTREACH
NONPROFIT
Healing the Individual.
Awakening the Collective.
Healing One Soul at a Time Through Ancient Wisdom and Modern Care.
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering self-healing and mental well-being through letters, meditation, prison outreach, and ancient Japanese rehabilitation practices.
â—† 501(c)(3) Registered Nonprofit
â—† EIN: 41-2541363
◆ Founded 2024 · Los Angeles, CA
â—† Active Prison Outreach Since 2022
WHERE ANCIENT SCRIPT MEET MODERN REHABILITATION
Kazumi Smith Tharpe
Founder & Healer
At 369 Star Village, we empower self-healing and mental well-being through letters, meditation, and rituals. Kazumi is a licensed practitioner of Ryutai-Moji (Dragon Body Script), a rare ancient Japanese healing art, bridging sacred wisdom with the urgent needs of modern rehabilitation.
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â—† Licensed Ryutai-Moji Practitioner, certified through formal lineage training
◆ 3 years professional experience with a Japanese incense company
◆ Founder of the 369 Prison Correspondence Program since 2022
Three Pillars of Our Mission
Healing Shop & Zen Space
A physical space located in Redondo Beach, CA, offering meditation and sound bath experiences. It serves as a retreat for those seeking spiritual alignment and healing.
OUR WORK
369 Prison Project
A rehabilitation program built through letter correspondence. It provides outreach to incarcerated individuals, supporting their transformation through writing, mentorship, and spiritual tools.
Spiritual Tools
Curated Ryutai-Moji scripts and incense available for purchase. 100% of proceeds fund social impact initiatives and rehabilitation programs through the 369 Prison Project.
GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY
Our Board of Directors
Kazumi Smith Tharpe
Founder & Healer / Lead Healer
Scott Tharpe
President / Chairperson & Co-Founder
Cathryn Tharpe
Auditor
Barbara Hopkins
Public Relations Specialist
Koichi Matsuoka
Board Member · Zen Research & Healing Programs
Isidro Martinez
Executive Director / Secretary General & Director of Marketing & Events
Kaori Imai
Board Member · Zen Healing & Rehabilitation Programs
THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
Healing Through Letters
Hundreds of Handwritten Letters
Our founder has been writing hundreds of letters to inmates across the country since 2022 — personal outreach, encouragement, and connection to those in prisons and juvenile centers.
"Those who inflict pain are often screaming from their own internal shadows. We reach into that darkness so no soul shivers alone."
— KAZUMI, FOUNDER
ANCIENT PRACTICE
Ancient Wisdom for
Modern Restoration
We draw from ancient wisdom to bring healing to the modern world. Using Ryutai-Moji, licensed Japanese characters, to rewrite the energy of the soul. Through rituals and meditation, we help people reconnect with inner peace and ancestral roots.
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RYUTAI-MOJI
HEALING RITUALS
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SPIRITUAL TOOLS
禅
WHY WE EXIST
Every Life Matters
Nearly 1 in 2 American families have an immediate family member who has experienced incarceration. With over 1.7 million individuals currently isolated behind bars, this crisis ripples outward into every community.
True rehabilitation cannot be achieved through punishment alone; it requires profound healing. By healing the individual, we heal the collective. 100% of donations and proceeds received by 369 Star Village fund our core mission — including travel to remote prisons and rehabilitation program development.
Sonic Healing
Immersive Sound Baths and high-vibrational frequencies to reset your nervous system.
Zen Integration
Healing products designed to weave Zen into the fabric of daily life.
A Sanctuary for the Five Senses:Â Redondo Beach
COMING SOON
Ancient Artistry
Workshops in Ryutai-Moji — learn to harness the energy of ancient characters.
Community Hub
A physical sanctuary where ancient wisdom is passed down and practiced together.
UPCOMING EVENT  · JULY 11–12
369 Star Village at Tanaka Farm
Irvine, California · Free community event · Volunteers welcome
BONSAI RAFFLE - ACTIVE NOW
We're also hosting a Bonsai Raffle as part of our current community fundraising efforts. Every entry helps support our prison outreach and healing programs.
Join Us &Â Take Part
GET INVOLVED
Open our physical Zen Healing Space in Redondo Beach
Ignite a Spark of Peace Today
369 Star Village is a necessary sanctuary that needs your support right now. Your donation is the bridge between ancient healing and modern rehabilitation. Every contribution funds prison visits, healing programs, and our growing community of volunteers.
"Creating a world of peace and harmony through spiritual healing and community support — one soul, one letter, one act of compassion at a time."
We have also launched a GoFundMe campaign as part of our active community fundraising efforts. Contributions through GoFundMe go directly toward supporting our nonprofit mission.
SUPPORT THE MISSION
Develop VR & game-based healing programs for inmates
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVE
Cover travel and operational costs for prison visitations
Support government advocacy for rehabilitation programs