JAPAN

The first religious arrived in 1948 in Kyoto, in the district of Kitashirakawa. On December 8, 1948, they celebrated Mass in one of the rooms of the first residence. In 1952, a secondary school opened its doors; it was named Rakusei, a word formed from two Japanese characters meaning the star of Kyoto. During the first year, the college received 88 students. Currently, it has 1,325 students spread across 6 levels.

Saint Viator Parish in Kyoto was founded in 1948. It has developed over the years. The current church is the third place of worship. It was inaugurated in March 1993 and consecrated by Msgr. Raymond Kenichi Tanaka, Bishop of Kyoto.

The community of Japan comes under the Province of Canada. Even today, the community is present in this country through the commitment of 28 lay Viatorians. They perform various tasks and volunteer work both at the College and at the parish.