Development JESUS BAND

　 After moving the base of his charity activities to Kanto, his sympathizers started grass-root activities such as “Jesus-no-Tomo-kai (Jesus’ Neighbors)” and “Nomin Fukuin Gakko (GospelSchool for Farmers)” in Kansai as well. Jesus Band is an organization which consolidates the management of facilities like these based on the unique value called “Kagawa Spirit”.

　Every facility has its own history. Here we would like to restrict ourselves to make mention of the establishment and authorization of each facility.

	1924	The Settlement (the predecessor of Shikan-jima Yurin-Kan) was founded mainly by Yoshida Genjiro in Shikan-jima, Osaka; later it was authorized in 1958.

	1926	Toyohiko Kagawa moved to Takagi-Higashinokuchi, Kawaragi, MukoCounty, Hyogo from Matsuzawa, Tokyo.

October	1927	Constructed Tenshi Kaikan. Opened Tenshi Hoiku Gakko. (the predecessor of TenshiNursery School). Authorized in 1948

November	1928	Ai-no-sono Hoiku Gakko (the predecessor of Ai-no-sono Hoikuen) was founded by Sotohiko Masuzaki in the southern part of Wakayama.Authorized in 1948

April	1931	The dormitory of Nomin Fukuin Gakko, commonly known as Hitomugi-ryo was founded by Toyohiko Kagawa in Nishinomiya.

April	1932	Constructed “Yahe･Siba Hall” next to Hitomugi-ryo. Established “Hitomugi Yochien” in the lot. Authorized in 1948.

June	1932	Established Kisetsu Nohan Takuji-sho (the predecessor of Umami Roto Yochien) as a memorial to Yujiro Hayashi in Umami, Nara. Authorized in 1948.

January	1935	Yuai Yochien was established after the ownership of the building of Zenrin Yochien was transferred. Authorized in 1948. “Jesus Band” relocated.

March	1937	Ikuno Seijo Hall (the predecessor of Seijo Yochien) was completed. Hiroyoshi Kaneda took office as the director. Authorized in 1951.

April		Succeeded to the business of “Futaba Yochien” which had been continuing the business since 1923.

September		Sakaide Zenrin Hall (the predecessor of Sakaide Ikuai Hall) was founded mainly by Shizue Yoshimura in Sakaide, Kagawa. Authorized in 1954.

December	1941	World War II broke out. Suffered serious damage by the air raid by the US forces.

August	1945	Japan surrendered.

August	1947	At the urging of Toyohiko Kagawa, Shizue Yoshimura became involved in Toyoshima Jinai Sanatorium. Toyohima Jinaikan was established.Authorized in 1954.

April	1954	Establishment of social welfare corporation Jesus Band was approved with Toyohiko Kagawa as the first chairman of the board. Sakaide Ikuaikan, Hitomugi Hoikuen, Seijou Hoikuen, Umami Roto Yochien, Yuai Yojien, Toyoshima Jinaikan, Tenshi Hoikuen Imazu Futaba Yochien (present Koshien Futaba Yochien), Jesus Band Clinic, Jiai Boshiryo and Kobe Kyodo Lodge were kept as parts of Incorporated Foundation Jesus Band.

July	1955	North school of Tenshi Hoikuen was authorized; operation started.

January	1956	Hikari-no-ko Hoikuen was established as attached nursery school of IshiiChurch. Authorized in 1963.

June	1958	Shinshi Hoikuen project started and was authorized.

July		Shikanjima Yurinkan was authorized.

April	1960	Toyohiko Kagawa demised.

May		Haru Kagawa was appointed the second chairperson of the board.

February	1963	Kagawa Memorial Hall opened; approved as a charity organization, started operating in April.

April		Tenrinkan was approved as a nursery institute (the predecessor of Tenrin Nyuji Hoikuen)

October	1964	Tokyo Olympic Games were held.

April	1965	Toyro Yuaikan was authorized.

May		Toryo Nyuji Hoikuen was authorized.

March	1969	TenshiBabyCenter was authorized.

March	1970	Opened Kobe Hoiku Senmon Gakko. Authorized in 1981.

March	1973	Toryo Hoikuen was authorized.

March	1974	Kuzuha Hikari-no-ko Hoikuen was authorized. Started operating.

April	1975	Budo-no-ki Hoikuen opened and was authorized.

	1976	Hiroyoshi Kaneda was appointed the third chairperson of the board.

April	1978	Sora-no-tori Yochien was authorized.

April	1979	Midorino Hoikuen opened and authorized. Established School Juridical Organization Jesus Band. Koshien Hutaba Yochien was registered as a juridical organization.

April	1980	Nozomi Hoikuen opened and was authorized. Airin-kanLearningCenter (former Toryo Yuaikan) was authorized.

May		Shizuo Imai was appointed the fourth chairperson of the board.

April	1981	Took over the management of a private nursery school founded by a Catholic priest as a part of Sugi-no-koHoikuen.

March	1983	Shiose Yama-no-ie opened.

April		Airin-kanMusicCenter was authorized.

April	1985	Kobe Municipal Suginoko Hoikuen (took over the business since 1968) was approved as Suginoko Hoikuen and took over the management.

	1986	Tampopo Hoikuen was authorized. (Temporarily closed due to the destruction in the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake)

August	1988	Celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Toyohiko Kagawa at Portopia Hotel.

April		Hitomi Hoikusho opened and was authorized.

May	1989	Toyoshima Naomi-sou was authorized. Project started.

January	1992	Garden Tenshi was authorized

July	1993	AirinDayServiceCenter was authorized.

April	1994	Care HouseKusuha Shinsei-en was authorized. Started project in April.

January	1995	The Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake. Conducted relief operation with Kagawa Memorial Hall as its headquarters. Shinshi Hoikuen, Tenrin Nyuji Hoikuen, and Tampopo Hoikuen collapsed, and the first two were restored. Other facilities in Kobe and Osaka were badly damaged.

October	1996	KobeKoureishaSogoCareCenter “Shinai” (changed its name from “Shinai Home” ) was authorized. Started operation in November.

October	1999	HigashiKawasakiKoureishaCareCenter “Shinai” was authorized. Started operation in November. 90th Anniversary of Jesus Band was celebrated.

April	2002	”Shisamu” was authorized. Started operation.

October		”Airin” was authorized. Started operation.

April	2003	”Yurin” was authorized. Started operation.

April	2004	Uyama Hikarinoko Hoikuen was authorized. Started operation. Ninomiya Jidoukan was authorized. Started operation. Yoshikazu Kimura was appointed the fifth chairperson of the board.