
Church History Biographical Database
Missionaries, under the leadership of Heber J. Grant, arrived in Japan on 12 August 1901. A few weeks later, on 1 September, President Grant dedicated the country for the preaching of the Gospel. Work continued until June 1924 when the First Presidency decided to close the mission. The mission president was released 31 July 1924 and the last missionaries departed on 7 August.
The mission reopened in 1937 with headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii. During World War II it was the Central Pacific Mission.
Missionaries returned to mainland Japan in 1948.
Heber J. Grant Set Apart as Mission President
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Ended On 1903 September 18
Formed in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Horace Samuel Ensign Called as Mission President
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Ended On 1905 July 8
Alma Owen Taylor Called as Mission President
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Ended On 1910 March 30
Elbert Duncan Thomas Called as Mission President
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Ended On 1913 April 22
Heber Grant Ivins Called as Mission President
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Ended On 1915 July 24
Joseph Henry Stimpson Set Apart as Mission President
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Ended On 1921 February 18
Lloyd Oscar Ivie Set Apart as Mission President
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Ended On 1924 January 22
Hilton Alexander Robertson Called as Mission President
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Ended On 1924 July 31
Vinal Grant Mauss Set Apart as Mission President
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Ended On 1953 September 10
Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States











