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Mormon Church members are joyful over news of temple to be built in Sapporo, Japan
When the Tokyo Japan Temple was dedicated in October 1980, it was the only Mormon temple in the Orient. As other temples were built in the Far East, Tokyo primarily served members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Japan. It was centrally located in the island nation on its largest island of Honshu, but still required substantial travel for members from the southern island of Kyushu and the northern island of Hokkaido.Published: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 -
Five new temples are announced
In the opening moments of the Church's 179th Semiannual General Conference, President Thomas S. Monson announced plans to build five new temples. With 130 temples currently operating and with another 16 in some phase of planning or construction, these five temples bring the worldwide total to 151.Published: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 -
New temple presidents
Six new temple presidents have been called by the First Presidency, with their wives called as matrons. They will begin service soon.Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009 -
Koichi Aoyagi
Biographical informationPublished: Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Joyous reunion in Tokyo temple
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Not so foreign
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New temple presidents
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This week in Church history
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Japan: Growth and strength
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This week in Church history
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Asian/Pacific month
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Addition in Japan
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Japan hears President Hinckley's words
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Temple moments: Timeless ideals
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Living by the scriptures
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New temple presidents
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Life of silent darkness is made brighter by testimony of gospel
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Fukuoka: Japan's southern center
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New temple presidents
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Faith thrives in Yanai: Japanese branch rooted in isolated area
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Church members rejoice over temple in southern Japan
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Temple moment: 'Coming of age'
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Hong Kong Temple dedicated
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Pres. Hinckley visits Japan for a fast-paced three days
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