Japanese Province (JPN)
The Visit of Fr General in Japan
The major reason for the trip of Fr General to Japan from December 20 to January 2 was the celebration of the centennial of the...read more
Beatification of Japanese Martyrs
On November 24 the beatification of 188 17th century Japanese martyrs took place in Nagasaki in a solemn, public ceremony attended by over 30,000 people....read more
A Language School opened in Tokyo
The Jesuits, together with three other religious orders, have opened a language school in a poor district of Tokyo, where many foreign workers live. The...read more
Combined Novitiate experiences in Malaysia-Singapore
The Japanese Province Novitiate will join the Malaysia-Singapore Novitiate programme for six weeks from September 29.read more
Fr Denis Kim visits Japan
In his effort to gain knowledge of the social apostolates in the various units of the EAO Assistancy, Fr Denis Kim (KOR), EAO Social Apostolate...read more
Tertians’ Pilgrimage
Every major ancient religion featured the practice of a deliberate journey to a specific holy place in quest of special blessings. In acting out this...read more
Pope Benedict XVI approved beatification of Japanese Martyrs
Tokyo, 01 June 2007. Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree approving the beatification of Peter Kibe and 187 other martyrs on June 1st, something which...read more
The cause of Fr. Kibe and 187 martyrs moves forward
On May 9, 2006, the theologians' consultative committee of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints presented an 'in favor' report regarding the beatification of...read more