Mission guide

Japan Sendai Mission

The Japan Sendai Mission serves Japan’s historic Tohoku region, where missionaries speak Japanese and work among welcoming communities.

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I Glory in My Jesus, in the language of this mission

2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.

I Glory in My Jesus shirt in Japanese on White: “わたしはイエスを誇りとする”, ニーファイ第二書 33:6

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About the mission

The Japan Sendai Mission covers the six-prefecture Tohoku region of northeastern Honshu, including Sendai and the southeastern city of Iwaki. The mission was re-established as a separate mission on July 1, 2024.

Japanese is the mission language. Sendai is the main city and a regional center for education, culture, transportation, and service.

At a glance

Country: Japan
Main city: Sendai, 1,098,335 people (2023)
Time zone: Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
Climate: Humid subtropical, with warm wet summers and cool dry winters
Mission area: The six-prefecture Tohoku region of northeastern Honshu
Church in Japan: 131,776 members, 22 stakes, 230 congregations

A short history of the area

People have lived in the Sendai area for about 20,000 years. Date Masamune founded the modern city in 1600 after receiving permission to build Sendai Castle on Aobayama. The castle was begun in December 1600, and the surrounding castle town was built in 1601.

Sendai became a city on April 1, 1889. It is known as the City of Trees because zelkova trees line many major streets. The city is also an academic center and home to Tohoku Imperial University, founded in 1907.

The Church here

1901The Church first sent missionaries to Japan.
1924–1948Political tension closed the Japan Mission.
1948Missionary work resumed in Japan after World War II and has continued since then.
1970The Tokyo Stake, the Church’s first stake in Asia, was organized on March 15.
1974The Sendai Mission was established on July 1 when the Japan East Mission was divided.
1980The Sendai Japan Stake was organized on November 2.
2011After the East Japan earthquake and tsunami, Japanese members distributed relief supplies and helped neighbors repair damage.
2024The Japan Sendai Mission was re-established as a separate mission on July 1.

Temples nearby

Tokyo Japan Temple

Dedicated October 27, 1980 · About 190 miles from Sendai

The Book of Mormon here

Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.

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Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

Before you go

Phrases to learn

こんにちは (Konnichiwa)Hello
おはようございます (Ohayō gozaimasu)Good morning
ありがとうございます (Arigatō gozaimasu)Thank you
お願いします (Onegaishimasu)Please

Foods to try

Gyūtan (grilled beef tongue)
Hiyashi chūka (cold Chinese noodles)
Zundamochi (mochi with sweet green edamame paste)
Sasakamaboko (fish cake shaped like a bamboo leaf)

Fun facts

The Sendai Tanabata Festival is Japan’s largest Tanabata festival and attracts more than 2 million visitors each year.
The Sendai Daikannon statue is about 100 metres tall and was once the tallest statue in the world.
The Hirose River flows 45 kilometres through Sendai and is regarded as a symbol of the city.

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