Mission guide
Japan Nagoya Mission
The Japan Nagoya Mission serves in a historic Japanese city known for castles, industry, and distinctive local food.
- Japanese
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About the mission
Japanese is the mission language. Missionaries and members use Japanese in daily conversation, worship, and service.
At a glance
- Country
- Japan
- Main city
- Nagoya, 2,337,864 people (2025)
- Language
- Japanese
- Time zone
- Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and cool winters
- Church in Japan
- 131,776 members, 22 stakes, 230 congregations
A short history of the area
Nagoya became a city in 1889 and was designated a city by government ordinance in 1956. Bombing destroyed most of Nagoya Castle in 1945, and its main building was reconstructed in 1959.
The Church here
- 1901The Church sent missionaries to Japan for the first time.
- 1924–1948Political tension led to the closing of the Japan Mission.
- 1945–1946The Sato family became the first people baptized in Japan after World War II.
- 1948The Japan Mission reopened when President Edward Clissold arrived in Tokyo.
- 1965Many Japanese members sacrificed time and wages to travel to the temple in Hawaii.
- 1970sThe Tokyo temple was constructed as the first temple in Asia and the first of three temples in Japan.
- 1973The Japan Nagoya Mission was formed from the Japan Mission and the Japan Central Mission.
- 2011Japanese members distributed relief supplies and helped neighbors repair damage after the East Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Temples nearby
Osaka Japan Temple
Announced · About 85 miles from Nagoya
Tokyo Japan Temple
Dedicated October 27, 1980 · About 160 miles from Nagoya
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- KonnichiwaHello
- Ohayō gozaimasuGood morning
- Arigatō gozaimasuThank you
- Ogenki desu ka?How are you?
Foods to try
- Tebasaki (chicken wings with a sweet sauce and sesame seeds)
- Tenmusu (a rice ball wrapped in nori and filled with fried tempura shrimp)
- Kishimen (flat udon noodles served hot or cold)
- Miso katsu (pork cutlet with sweet red-miso sauce)
Fun facts
- Nagoya Station is described as the world’s largest train station by floor area.
- The world premiere of the first Godzilla film took place in Nagoya on October 27, 1954.
- Nagoya is hosting the 2026 Asian Games, becoming the third Japanese city to host the event.
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