The Light shines in the Darkness

The Light shines in the Darkness

This summer, from August 13th to 19th, we held the 5th Nikkan meeting in Tokyo. It is a cultural and spiritual exchange between Korean and Japanese youth that began in 2018 and has been held annually ever since. The goal is to make friends, learn about the history of...
Paula – Thirty years a missionary in Japan!

Paula – Thirty years a missionary in Japan!

We are just finishing October, the month of the mission and we would like to share the life of a missionary with you. We have chosen to present the testimony of Paula, a Portuguese missionary who has been in Japan for 30 years. She has dedicated her whole life to...
Fratelli Tutti in Tokyo

Fratelli Tutti in Tokyo

The encyclical Fratelli Tutti has given us a new perspective in Tokyo. We had a weekend retreat from 26th to 27th June which we called “Becoming brothers and sisters.” Ten young people took part, six via zoom and four in person, together with four missionaries....
Now is the time for Hope!

Now is the time for Hope!

“Now is the time for hope”, was the theme of our last weekend retreat. Six young people came to our house to participate and another four used zoom. Momoko and Seika, two girls who take part in our evangelization school, helped us in the preparation. Once again we...
Pastoral opportunities for the community of Japan!

Pastoral opportunities for the community of Japan!

Konnichiwa! Greeting from Japan! We are also in a state of emergency here because of the pandemic and although confinement is not compulsory, the government has asked us not to go out unless it is necessary. Therefore, all face-to-face activities have been suspended...
Pope Francis is visiting Japan

Pope Francis is visiting Japan

From 23rd to 26th November, Pope Francis is going to visit Japan. It is a long-awaited visit by all Christians. The first Pope to visit Japan was Pope John Paul II in 1981 and thirty-eight years have gone by since then.   He will visit Nagasaki, Hiroshima and...