Japan Fukuoka Mission
Mission leaders
Roderick and Lori Boss
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- 9-16 Hirao-josuimachi,, Chuo-ku,, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 810-0029, Japan
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Japan Post is reliable; duties may apply on higher-value packages.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: temperate · about 1706 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F / 11°C | 46°F / 8°C | 82 mm |
| Feb | 51°F / 11°C | 46°F / 8°C | 79 mm |
| Mar | 56°F / 13°C | 51°F / 11°C | 118 mm |
| Apr | 61°F / 16°C | 57°F / 14°C | 149 mm |
| May | 67°F / 19°C | 64°F / 18°C | 130 mm |
| Jun | 72°F / 22°C | 70°F / 21°C | 217 mm |
| Jul | 80°F / 27°C | 77°F / 25°C | 223 mm |
| Aug | 83°F / 29°C | 80°F / 27°C | 225 mm |
| Sep | 79°F / 26°C | 76°F / 25°C | 244 mm |
| Oct | 72°F / 22°C | 68°F / 20°C | 102 mm |
| Nov | 64°F / 18°C | 59°F / 15°C | 80 mm |
| Dec | 55°F / 13°C | 49°F / 9°C | 77 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Japanese
Japanese uses three scripts (hiragana, katakana, kanji). Pronunciation is even and syllable-timed; vowels a-i-u-e-o are short and pure. Politeness levels matter: use the polite "-masu/-desu" forms. Missionaries are called "Chōrō" (Elder) and "Shimai" (Sister).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Fukuoka Japan Temple — Operating (11 June 2000) · ~2 km
- Busan Korea Temple — Announced (2 October 2022) · ~210 km
- Osaka Japan Temple — Site announced (1 October 2023) · ~485 km
- Seoul Korea Temple — Operating (14 December 1985) · ~540 km
The Church in Japan
- Official Languages
- Japanese
- Church Membership
- 131,776
- Congregations
- 230 (142 Wards, 88 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 7
- Operating Temples
- 4
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Currency
- JPY
- Country code
- +81
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 18 March 1970
Culture & food
- Bow when greeting; remove shoes at the door.
- Punctuality and quietness on trains are expected.
- Use two hands to give and receive.
Foods: Ramen, Curry rice, Onigiri, Sushi
Family groups
- Japan Fukuoka Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Fukuoka Japan Mission: Isn’t it about time? Group
- Japan Fukuoka Mission – President Mills Group
- Fukuoka Mission Nishimoto Jidai Group
- Fukuoka Mission Pres. John Sakamaki (1985-87) Group
- Japan Fukuoka Mission Facebook Group
- Okayama/Kobe/Fukuoka Missions 1974-78 Group
- Fukuoka Mission- President Dwight Pincock Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources