Frequently Asked Questions
Since the creation of this website in 2000, Lodge Star in the East has received many email queries. Most of these are from Masons interested in visiting the lodge, or from non-Masons interested in joining. The lodge also receives questions from people who simply want to know more about Masonry.
The following list of common questions focuses on queries about Lodge Star in the East and Masonry in Japan. For more information on Masonry in general, please refer to some of the many excellent web resources available. (Links)
Visiting Lodge Star in the East
- I’m a Mason visiting Japan. Can I visit Lodge Star in the East?
- I’m new to Yokohama. How do I get to the lodge?
- Do I need to bring anything with me?
- Does Lodge Star in the East have a dress code?
- Does the lodge have a harmony or festive board?
Joining Lodge Star in the East
- How can I join Lodge Star in the East?
- Do I have a choice of which lodge I join?
- How do I choose a lodge?
- What’s the application procedure?
- How long does it take to become a Mason?
- How much does it cost to join?
- Once I join, will I be able to visit other lodges?
- I’m a woman. Can I join Lodge Star in the East?
Masonry in Japan
- How did Masonry come to Japan?
- How many lodges are there in Japan?
- How many Masons are there in Japan?
- What's the proportion of Japanese to foreign Masons?
- What language is spoken in Japanese lodges?
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