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The site for the Sapporo Japan Temple is at 1-620-5 Ohyachi-Nishi, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Japan. The site is 9.8 acres. The parcel of land is on the Atsubetsu River, adjacent to the campus of Hokusei Gakuen University. The land was once occupied by the Shin Sapporo Golf Center and offers convenient access from the Hokkaido Expressway and the Ooyachi Subway Station. | The site for the Sapporo Japan Temple is at 1-620-5 Ohyachi-Nishi, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Japan. The site is 9.8 acres. The parcel of land is on the Atsubetsu River, adjacent to the campus of Hokusei Gakuen University. The land was once occupied by the Shin Sapporo Golf Center and offers convenient access from the Hokkaido Expressway and the Ooyachi Subway Station. | ||
| − | + | ==Groundbreaking Ceremony== | |
| − | + | On Saturday, 22 October 2011, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, President of the Asia North Area, and a member of the [[Quorum of the Seventy|First Quorum of the Seventy]], presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sapporo Japan Temple accompanied by his counselors, Elder Michael T. Ringwood and Elder Koichi Aoyagi, both of the [[Seventy]], and their wives. Tents, umbrellas, and plastic raincoats were in abundance as wind and rain showered over the services. [http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sapporo/ Elder Stevenson commented], "I am thankful for this historic groundbreaking—even in this downpour. Everything today was wet with rain, but the spirit of the saints was not dampened at all. They came with their hearts open and with complete joy as they saw the image of the temple at the groundbreaking ceremony. You could see that their eyes and hearts were just filled with joy to know that they are going to have a House of the Lord on the island." | |
| − | + | The former prime minister of Japan, Yukio Hatoyama, was a special guest at the groundbreaking. He flew to Sapporo to participate in the ceremony, and in his brief remarks, he pointed out the contribution of the Church and its members to the people of Tohoku, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck in March 2011. "You have made many social contributions in a spirit of service. I cannot express my feelings toward the quiet service you have rendered with kindness on behalf of the people." Prime Minister Hatoyama joined in the ceremonial turning of ground, and as he left, he paused to wave to the crowd. The congregation erupted into spontaneous applause as a reflection of gratitude to this former leader of their nation who honored them with his presence on a wet, but special day. | |
The goal to qualify for a temple on Hokkaidō was five [[Stake|stakes]] (groups of congregations). | The goal to qualify for a temple on Hokkaidō was five [[Stake|stakes]] (groups of congregations). | ||
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There are presently two [[Mormon Temples|Mormon temples]] in Japan - the [[Tokyo Japan Temple]], and the [[Fukuoka Japan Temple]] which were dedicated in 1980 and 2000 respectively. | There are presently two [[Mormon Temples|Mormon temples]] in Japan - the [[Tokyo Japan Temple]], and the [[Fukuoka Japan Temple]] which were dedicated in 1980 and 2000 respectively. | ||
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| + | The Sapporo Japan Temple was designed with inspiration from Asian architecture. The temple will anchor a complex of supporting buildings including an Arrival Center, a Patron Housing Facility, a Temple Missionary Housing Facility, a combined home and office for the Japan Sapporo Mission, and space for a future meetinghouse. The grounds will feature distinctive trees and plants, large landscaping stones, and a pond and waterfall spanned by a pedestrian bridge. | ||
== Open House and Cultural Celebration Announced== | == Open House and Cultural Celebration Announced== | ||
Revision as of 10:02, 2 February 2016
The site for the Sapporo Japan Temple is at 1-620-5 Ohyachi-Nishi, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Japan. The site is 9.8 acres. The parcel of land is on the Atsubetsu River, adjacent to the campus of Hokusei Gakuen University. The land was once occupied by the Shin Sapporo Golf Center and offers convenient access from the Hokkaido Expressway and the Ooyachi Subway Station.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Saturday, 22 October 2011, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, President of the Asia North Area, and a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sapporo Japan Temple accompanied by his counselors, Elder Michael T. Ringwood and Elder Koichi Aoyagi, both of the Seventy, and their wives. Tents, umbrellas, and plastic raincoats were in abundance as wind and rain showered over the services. Elder Stevenson commented, "I am thankful for this historic groundbreaking—even in this downpour. Everything today was wet with rain, but the spirit of the saints was not dampened at all. They came with their hearts open and with complete joy as they saw the image of the temple at the groundbreaking ceremony. You could see that their eyes and hearts were just filled with joy to know that they are going to have a House of the Lord on the island."
The former prime minister of Japan, Yukio Hatoyama, was a special guest at the groundbreaking. He flew to Sapporo to participate in the ceremony, and in his brief remarks, he pointed out the contribution of the Church and its members to the people of Tohoku, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck in March 2011. "You have made many social contributions in a spirit of service. I cannot express my feelings toward the quiet service you have rendered with kindness on behalf of the people." Prime Minister Hatoyama joined in the ceremonial turning of ground, and as he left, he paused to wave to the crowd. The congregation erupted into spontaneous applause as a reflection of gratitude to this former leader of their nation who honored them with his presence on a wet, but special day.
The goal to qualify for a temple on Hokkaidō was five stakes (groups of congregations).
This will be the third temple built in Japan, which has 29 stakes and 14 districts. Sapporo is Japan's fifth largest city and is located on the northern island of Hokkaidō.
There are presently two Mormon temples in Japan - the Tokyo Japan Temple, and the Fukuoka Japan Temple which were dedicated in 1980 and 2000 respectively.
Sapporo Japan Temple Design
The Sapporo Japan Temple was designed with inspiration from Asian architecture. The temple will anchor a complex of supporting buildings including an Arrival Center, a Patron Housing Facility, a Temple Missionary Housing Facility, a combined home and office for the Japan Sapporo Mission, and space for a future meetinghouse. The grounds will feature distinctive trees and plants, large landscaping stones, and a pond and waterfall spanned by a pedestrian bridge.
Open House and Cultural Celebration Announced
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that an open house will be conducted for the Sapporo Japan Temple commencing on Friday, 8 July 2016 to Saturday, 23 July 2016. An open house will not be conducted on Sunday, 10 and 17 July.
A cultural celebration will be held on Saturday, 20 August 2016, the night before the temple is dedicated.
Temple Dedication Services Announced
The temple will be dedicated in three sessions, 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, 21 August 2016. The dedication will be broadcast to Church meetinghouses in Japan. A cultural celebration will be held the night before on August 20.
