Japan Recon Tour – for those considering missions/ministry abroad

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Beginning in 2024, Reaching Japan will host 3 reconnaissance tours (Spring/Summer/Fall) in lieu of mission trips.

What is a Recon Tour?

Recon is a curated experience designed for those seeking God’s will for their life, praying about ministry in General, or ministry in Japan specifically. Experience life and what ministry in Japan will look like so you can prayerfully consider your next steps.

Those looking to simply see the sights and have a good time need not apply. Serious ministry inquires only.

Application Process

1. Fill out the application on this page ($35 application fee).
2. We will review applications and contact references.
3. We will invite qualified applicants to participate in a group interview via Zoom.
4. After the group interview, we conduct personal interviews.
5. Those selected for the Recon tour will be invited to participate and join us in Japan.

Only applicants with strong references, a track record of church involvement, and a good public testimony will be invited.

Typical participants are high school seniors and college students, but all strong candidates will be considered. If you already have experience in the work force but are seriously considering ministry abroad or missions in Japan, we encourage you to apply.

Upcoming Recon Tour Dates

  • Summer Recon Tour: August 3 – 10 (Saturday through Saturday before School starts back)
    • Application Deadline: May 30th, 2024 applications closed
  • Fall 2024 Recon Tour: November 23 – 30 (Saturday to Saturday during Thanksgiving Break)
    • Application Deadline: August 25th, 2024
  • Spring 2025 Recon Tour: March 8 – 15 (Saturday through Saturday during Spring Break)
    • Application Deadline: December 31th, 2024
  • Summer 2025 Recon Tour: June 7 – 14 (Saturday through Saturday after school ends)
    • Application Deadline: February 22nd, 2025

Participants will be responsible for purchasing their plane tickets in addition to paying $900 USD to cover costs while in the country. This covers food, transportation, and lodging for the duration of Recon. From the U.S., plane tickets typically range from $1800 ~ $3000 depending on when they are purchased and where you fly from.

Tours will be approximately 8 days. You will arrive on Saturday and return to the U.S. on the following Saturday.

Still not sure?

If you are on the fence about signing up, be sure to past and upcoming LIVE seminars on Youtube to learn more about Japan and the work you can be involved in. We typically do one LIVE seminar each month. Click here to see past and upcoming seminars. They are free to join participate in.

Topics we cover include:

  • Stumbling blocks & barriers toward Christianity in Japan
  • Daily Life as a Missionary in Japan
  • What to know before you go: insights & questions for aspiring missionaries to Japan
  • Changes in Culture and what it means for the future of ministry in Japan
  • and more!

Application

Please fill out the form below to apply. It will take 15-20 minutes to fill out the application. There is a $35 application fee due upon application.

Please have a copy of your driver’s license or Government ID ready. If you already have a passport, please have it ready as well.

For questions, please contact us using the form on this page -> https://reachingjapan.com/contact/
Please allow 3-5 business days for us to get back to you.