Rusch first arrived in Japan in 1925 , initially to help the YMCA with reconstruction efforts after the Great Kantō earthquake , and stayed to dedicate his life and energies towards youth education , post-war reconciliation and rural development in that country . Through his association with the Anglican Church in Japan he taught both Economics at Rikkyo University and was instrumental in helping Dr. Rudolf Teusler raise funds for the expansion of St. Luke 's International Hospital in central Tokyo
Great Kantō earthquake
1923 Great Kantō earthquake
Paul Rusch