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The 46th Nojiriko Bible Camp: Since 1972 nurturing the vocation culture in Japan By Fr. Daisuke Kitagawa, SDB Nojiriko, Japan, 17 August 2018 -- By the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus called the first Apostles. Lake Nojiriko (280km far i...

Filipino 'BOSCORALE' tour in Tokyo with Salesian Cooperators By Mr Mamoru Umemura, ASC Tokyo, Japan, 29 July 2018 -- During last few days the Chorus group "Boscorale" have been staying at SDB formation house in Chofu to attend "Tokyo Intern...

The Installation of the 14th Japan Province Superior, Fr. Jacob Hamaguchi By Mr. Chihiro Okawa, EXDB Tokyo, Japan, 14 July 2018 -- The installation of the 14th Superior of the Japan Province,Fr. Jacob Hideaki Hamaguchi, SDB, took place duri...

Brasilian Catholics in Japan celebrates Festa Junina By Hamamatsu Brasilian Catholic Community Hamamatsu, Japan, 24 June 2018 -- Last weekend, June 23-24 was celebrated the 20th edition of FESTA JUNINA, a traditional feast of Brasilian Cath...

Interview with Bro. Tono, SDB The most senior Provincial Economer in the EAO Region By Our Own Correspondent Tokyo, Japan, 22 June 2018 -- Br. Tono is the most senior provincial economer in our Region – 78 years of age with 20 years of expe...

Interview with Br. Akabae, life story of the most senior Salesian Brother of Japan By Our Own Correspondent Tokyo, Japan, 18 June 2018 -- Don Bosco son from “Kakure Kirishtan” family in Nagasaki What makes you happy in Chofu community? Than...

Fr. Joseph Kamezawa went to the house of the Father By Fr. Mario Yamanouchi, SDB Beppu, Japan, 16 June 2018 -- Last Sunday, June 16th passed away Fr. Joseph KAMEZAWA Tsunemizu in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu Island at the age of 90 years....

Provincial Community Day and Consultation in Tokyo By Our Own Correspondent Tokyo, Japan, 18 June 2018 -- According the 2018-2019 annual schedule the Japan Provincial Community Day was celebrated on Sunday, June 17 in the Salesian Formation...

Gratitude and greetings from the Bishop elect of Saitama, Mario Yamanouchi, SDB By Mons. Mario Yamanouchi, SDB Tokyo, Japan, 9 June 2018 -- As already did Pope Francis after his election in his first greetings on March 13, 2013 - also I’m a...

Provincial of Japan, Fr. Mario Yamanouchi, appointed as Bishop By Our Own Correspondent Vatican -- Today, on 2 June 2018, Pope Francis has appointed as bishop of the diocese of Saitama, Japan, Fr Mario Michiaki Yamanouchi, S.D.B., currently...