Musical Fireside on August 14 at 6:00pm

The Tokyo North Mission is hosting an event on August 14 at 6:00pm featuring Nik and Darla Day. The Days have graciously offered to put on a musical fireside in which they will use music to teach gospel principles.

From President Tueller, the mission president:

“The target audience is non-member friends who are investigating the gospel. Missionaries are invited to bring their friends. If those being taught are also being fellowshipped by a young member or YSA, they may attend with the investigator and the missionaries. Otherwise, they are invited to participate over Zoom using the link in the flyer.”

They hope to have around 200 people including missionaries and friends.

Easter Concert on March 29 @ 6:45pm

An Easter Concert hosted by the Tokyo South Mission will be held on the evening of Friday, March 29, at the Tokyo Temple Annex.

In addition to musical presentations by missionaries, the concert will feature the Steinmore Strings, a string ensemble of Utah youth, and the First Session Choir, which is comprised mostly of choir members from the first session of the Tokyo Temple rededication ceremony.

This will be an opportunity to celebrate Easter, to commemorate the Savior's resurrection, and to reflect on the love of the Lord. We hope that members will take advantage of this opportunity to invite family and friends.

Date: Friday, March 29 @ 6:45pm (Doors open at 6:15pm)

Location: Tokyo Temple Annex building

Meiji Shrine Visit on April 20 (Sat.) @ 10:30am

Have you ever wondered what a torii gate means or why you wash your mouth and hands before approaching the inner sanctuary at a Shinto shrine? You can learn answers to these questions and more during the Tokyo South Stake Meiji Shrine Visit. 

Date: Saturday, April 20th

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Meiji Jingu 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-8557

Parking is available for free to visitors of the shrine during the duration of their visit. Please use public parking when you are not on premises at the shrine. See the P1 parking location on the map to know where to drive to enter the shrine. 

Priest Moriyasu Ito, of Meiji Shrine, will greet us at Sanshu-den hall near the sake barrels (*See #21 on above map, look for group signs when you arrive).

There will be a short film explaining some basic information about the shrine, followed by a presentation on Shintoism by Priest Ito, and then Q&A session - total duration approximately 1 hour depending on Q&A.

Visitors will exit Sanshu-den hall to experience a self-guided tour of the shrine. You will be provided with a digital map and general information explaining the similarities between Shintoism, the ancient Israelite tabernacle/temple and the Plan of Happiness and Salvation in The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints.  

**Please register yourself and any additional family members and friends so that we will be properly prepared. Registration is due by Sunday, April 14. Not able to attend but would still like the digital information about Shintoism, Judaism and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Use the registration link to provide your email:  Meiji Shrine Registration Link

If you have any questions about this visit please contact April Cook.

Devotional for SA Sisters on April 20 @ 1:00pm

A special devotional for SA sisters will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 1:00 p.m. at the Koiwa Ward Church of the Chiba Stake in Japan. The special guest speaker for the devotional will be Sister Megumi Yamaguchi from Nagoya, Japan, who will share her story and testimony on the theme "I am a daughter of God, loved by my heavenly parents. The second part of the devotional will be a social gathering with light refreshments.

Date/Time: April 20 (Sat.) @ 1:00pm

Location: Koiwa Ward Building

Who’s Invited: SA Sisters

If you would like to go, you can sign up here.

Stake Priesthood Gathering & Campout - April 26 2024

The stake is pleased to announce a stake priesthood gathering and campout at the Tama Hills Recreation Center on April 26, 2024.

All Priesthood holders are invited to attend as Friday evening we will commemorate the 195th anniversary of the restoration of the priesthood.

Campsites have been reserved for all who desire to stay over. Please note that this is tent camping. Overnight stay is optional - feel free to join only for the activities on Friday, April 26.

Friends are welcome! Toddlers/children also welcome (males). 

-Anyone >15 will require base access in advance by providing details below.

-Campfire Gathering at 8:30 pm at amphitheater behind campsite #1.

-Bring your own dinner

-Breakfast provided

Please sign up at the link provided.

Other locations were considered but could not accommodate such a large gathering (or they didn’t allow fires, etc.). Any ideas for future activity locations are welcome.

Misawa and Iwakuni are encouraged to hold local events with assistance from the High Counselors from their respective units.

We look forward to celebrating the 195th anniversary of the restoration of the priesthood with you.

Women's Conference on May 3 - 4

All Relief Society sisters are invited to the upcoming Women’s Conference on May 3 and 4.

The theme is “I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)

Additional details can be found on the flier below:

BYU's Noteworthy and Vocal Point Are Coming to Japan May 10 to 14!

Noteworthy and Vocal Point, two of BYU’s biggest a capella groups, are touring Asia this spring and will be coming to Japan! Their first stop here is a concert in Tokyo on May 10, where they will perform at the Aprico Hall, followed by concerts in Osaka (5/11 at the Osaka City Center Public Hall), Hiroshima (5/13 at the Aster Hall), and Fukuoka (5/14 at Namiki Square).
All concerts start at 19:00 and go until 20:30.

Find all the details and get tickets below!

https://byuasiatour.com/?lang=en

You can also find their homepage below:

https://pam.byu.edu/ensembles/noteworthy-vocal-point/

Devotional Broadcast with BYU President Reese on Sunday, May 12th at 7pm

All are invited to watch the upcoming devotional broadcast given by President C. Shane Reese, president of BYU, together with Sister Reese. The devotional will be given from the Ibaraki meetinghouse, and broadcast to Japan, Korea, and Mongolia.

BYU Noteworthy and Vocal Point will also be performing.

Full details can be found at the link below (English follows Japanese):

https://jp.churchofjesuschrist.org/2405-areawide-devo

At his inauguration, President Reese said the following about BYU:

“I love BYU and its mission. I love our students. They warm the world with their faith and brighten it with their light. I love my consecrated colleagues — faculty and staff — who labor tirelessly to make our inspired mission a reality for our students.”

The official flier and letter from the Area Presidency can be found below:

Elder Soares Devotional for South American Members Living in Japan on May 26 @ 12pm

(Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish posts are below the English)

Elder Ulisses Soares, one of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the first Latin American apostle, will visit Japan and hold a devotional for Latin American members living in Japan. This is a very special occasion, and we sincerely welcome everyone to join us.

Date and time: Sunday, May 26, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Kanagawa Stake Center
Address: 6-28 Shinohara Nishicho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 222-0025
Nearest station: Toyoko Line  Hakuraku Station

Invitees: We extend a warm invitation to Portuguese and Spanish-speaking members and friends from Latin America living in the Kanto and Nagoya areas to attend the devotional in-person.
Portuguese and Spanish-speaking members and friends from other areas in Japan are welcome to participate online.

The Zoom link is as follows:
 • https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/92630007534?pwd=N3JuaXhjK0o5NmNGaW5WSmlkbmNDZz09
 • Meeting ID: 926 3000 7534
 • Passcode: 0406

Introducing Elder Ulisses Soares

Elder Soares served as a missionary in the Brazil Rio de Janeiro Mission.
He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and economics and a master's degree in business administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.
In addition to his native Portuguese, he speaks English, French, and Spanish.
He married Rosana Fernandez in 1982 in the São Paulo Brazil Temple. They have three children.
Elder Soares is the first Latin American apostle. In March 2018, he was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

【日本語】

末日聖徒イエス・キリスト教会における十二使徒であり、ラテンアメリカ人初の使徒であるウリセス・ソアレス長老が、来日し、日本在住のラテンアメリカの会員向けにディボーショナルを開催することになりました。とても特別な機会でありますので、皆様の参加を、心から歓迎します。

主催：末日聖徒イエス・キリスト教会アジア北地域会長会
名称：南米会員向けのソアレス長老の全国ディボーショナル
日時：2024年５月26日（日）12時から13時半
場所：神奈川ステークセンター
　　　〒222-0025
　　　神奈川県横浜市港北区篠原西町６−２８
　　　最寄駅　東横線白楽駅

参加対象：関東地区、名古屋地区のラテンアメリカからのポルトガル、スペイン語圏の会員、お友達の皆様
他地区はオンライン（ズーム）にて参加

Zoomリンクは次のとおり
 • https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/92630007534?pwd=N3JuaXhjK0o5NmNGaW5WSmlkbmNDZz09
 • Meeting ID: 926 3000 7534
 • Passcode: 0406

ウリセス・ソアレス長老のご紹介

ブラジル・リオデジャネイロ伝道部で宣教師として奉仕した。
教皇庁立サンパウロ・カトリック大学で，会計学と経済学の学士号と，経営学の修士号を取得した。
母国語のポルトガル語のほか，英語，フランス語，スペイン語を話す。
1982年にブラジル・サンパウロ神殿でロサナ・フェルナンデスと結婚した。3人の子供がいる。ラテンアメリカ人初の使徒。2018年3月に末日聖徒イエス・キリスト教会の十二使徒定員会に召された。

Português

O Élder Ulises Soares, um dos Doze Apóstolos de A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias e o primeiro apóstolo latino-americano, virá ao Japão e realizará um devocional para os membros latino-americanos que vivem no Japão. Esta é uma ocasião muito especial e convidamos a todos para participar juntamente conosco.

Nome: Devocional Nacional do Élder Soares para Membros Sul-Americanos.
Data e hora: Domingo, dia 26 de Maio de 2024, das 12h às 13h30.
Local: Centro da Estaca Kanagawa
Endereço: 6-28 Shinoharanishicho, Kohoku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0025
Estação mais próxima: Estacao de Hakuraku da Linha Toyoko

Publico-Alvo: Caros membros e amigos da área de Kanto e Nagoya
*/* Para outros distritos, e areas pelo Japão convidamos para participar online (Zoom).

O link do Zoom é o seguinte.
 • https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/92630007534?pwd=N3JuaXhjK0o5NmNGaW5WSmlkbmNDZz09
 • Meeting ID: 926 3000 7534
 • Passcode: 0406

Apresentando o Élder Ulises Soares:

- Serviu como missionário na Missão Brasil Rio de Janeiro.
- É bacharel em contabilidade e economia e mestrado em administração de empresas pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.
- Além do português nativo, ele fala inglês, francês e espanhol.
- Em 1982, casou-se com Rosana Fernandez no Templo de São Paulo Brasil. - Ele tem três filhos.
- É o primeiro apóstolo latino-americano.
- Ele foi chamado para o Quórum dos Doze Apóstolos de A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias em Março de 2018.

Español

El élder Ulises Soares, uno de los Doce Apóstoles de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días y el primer apóstol latinoamericano, vendrá a Japón y realizará un devocional para los miembros latinoamericanos que viven en Japón. Esta es una ocasión muy especial y damos la más sincera bienvenida a todos a unirse a nosotros.

Nombre: Devocional Nacional del élder Soares para miembros sudamericanos
Fecha y hora: domingo 26 de mayo de 2024, de 12:00 a 13:30 horas.
Ubicación: Centro de estaca Kanagawa
〒222-0025 6-28 Shinohara Nishicho, distrito de Kohoku, ciudad de Yokohama, prefectura de Kanagawa
Estación más cercana: Estación Hakuraku de la línea Toyoko

Objetivo de participación: Queridos miembros y amigos del área de Kanto y Nagoya
Para otros distritos, participar en línea (Zoom).

El enlace de Zoom es el siguiente.
 • https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/j/92630007534?pwd=N3JuaXhjK0o5NmNGaW5WSmlkbmNDZz09
 • Meeting ID: 926 3000 7534
 • Passcode: 0406

Presentamos al élder Ulises Soares

Sirvió como misionero en la Misión Brasil Río de Janeiro.
Recibió una licenciatura en contabilidad y economía y una maestría en administración de empresas de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de São Paulo.
Además de su portugués nativo, habla inglés, francés y español.
En 1982 se casó con Rosana Fernández en el Templo de São Paulo, Brasil. Tiene tres hijos.
El primer apóstol latinoamericano. Fue llamado al Quórum de los Doce Apóstoles de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días en marzo de 2018.