Japan
New deacons ordained in Tokyo
Three Jesuits were ordained to the diaconate in the St Mary’s Chapel of St Ignatius Church, Tokyo, on 28 February. The newly ordained deacons are...read more
The heart of the boy who offered five loaves and two fishes: Cultivating a relationship of trust for peace, migrants, and refugees
In the latter half of September, I accompanied 11 young people from Japan to a peace camp called “Youth Peace Festival”, where they interacted with...read more
Celebrating Final Vows, First Vows and Ordination in Japan
The Japan Province had numerous reasons to celebrate in September. On 8 September, Fathers Antonius Firmansyah, Tsunoda Yūichi, and Yamauchi Yasunori pronounced their Final Vows...read more
Arrupe in Japan
A young Spanish Jesuit is missioned to Japan, where he experiences events that will affect the rest of his life. The animated short film “Arrupe...read more
Arrupe Nanmin Center receives Human Rights Award for supporting refugees in Japan
The Arrupe Nanmin Center has been bestowed the Human Rights Award by the Kanagawa Bar Association for its significant contribution to human rights protection. The...read more
New Provincial of Japan
Fr General Arturo Sosa SJ has appointed Fr Tsutomu Sakuma SJ as the new Provincial of Japan. He succeeds Fr Renzo De Luca SJ, who...read more
Diaconate ordination in Japan
The Japan Province rejoiced in the ordination of two Japanese deacons in the St Mary Chapel of St Ignatius Church, Tokyo, on Saturday, 11 March....read more
Planning for a hope-filled future for migrants, refugees, and IDPs
難民の友に, 難民と共に Nan min no tomo ni. Nan min to tomo ni. “Let’s be friends, together with refugees.” This motto of the Arrupe Refugee Centre...read more
Fostering intercultural friendship, knowledge, and tradition
Some 19 students and teachers from Sophia University in Tokyo visited Xavier Learning Community (XLC) in Chiang Rai to learn about the situation of ethnic...read more