Japan
Missionary work and reconciliation, a pilgrimage in Nagasaki
The Japan-Korea Jesuit social apostolate meeting took place in Nagasaki from 31 October to 3 November. The four days of pilgrimage under the theme, “Missionary...read more
Researchers at Sophia University uncover letter to Pope written by 17th century Japanese Christians
Researchers at Sophia University in Tokyo have uncovered a previously unknown letter of appreciation sent by Christians in Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region to Pope Paul...read more
Priesthood ordination in Japan
Deacons Nguyễn Minh Toàn SJ and Ochi Naoki SJ were ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Tarcisius Kikuchi Isao SVD on 17 September in St...read more
Japan Province reveals first icon of Blessed Pedro Kibe Kasui
The Japan Province unveiled an icon of Blessed Pedro Kibe Kasui on 1 July. This piece of religious art is thought to be one of...read more
How do we answer the call of “Fratelli Tutti”?
In March 2021, Wishma Sandmali, a Sri Lankan woman, died in the Nagoya Detention Center. She came to Japan with a dream to teach English....read more
The grace of diaconate ordination in Tokyo
Scholastics Nguyễn Minh Toàn and Naoki Ochi were ordained deacons in Tokyo on 5 March. Archbishop Kikuchi of Tokyo presided at the ceremony, which, because...read more
Called to belong to God: Final Vows in Japan
Three Jesuits of the Japan Province pronounced their Final Vows in St Ignatius Church, Tokyo on 26 February. Japan Provincial Fr Renzo De Luca SJ...read more
Fr Jorge Anzorena SJ receives 2021 Kazuhiro Kojima Special Award
Fr Jorge Anzorena SJ was presented the 2021 Kazuhiro Kojima Special Award on 13 October in honour of architects who, through their efforts, “bring about...read more
A welcoming place for refugees and asylum seekers in Japan
Foreigners in Japan with deportation orders are interned in 17 immigration detention facilities spread throughout the country. Some inmates are able to obtain some temporary...read more