In the ancient city of Kamakura, the Jesuits in Japan built a house on a hill in 1965. Today it operates as a refugee shelter, the biggest one in Japan, creating an oasis of peace and healing for those seeking asylum and hoping for better lives.
Here’s a glimpse into Arrupe Refugee Center—with its staff, residents, volunteers, families, and friends—who live and work together in this special place. Arrupe Refugee Center is part of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific Migrants and Refugees Network.
