Church marks 125 years in Japan with Elder Bednar's ministry visit
September 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM MT · via Church Newsroom · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints commemorated its 125th anniversary in Japan on September 1, as Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles concluded a ministry visit to East Asia and Micronesia.
The milestone marks over a century of LDS presence in Japan, where the Church established its first mission in 1901. Elder Bednar's visit included meetings with members and leaders across the region.
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