This paper deals with the relationship between Gunpei Yamamuro and leprosy relief policy and points out the relationship between the quarantine policy to leprosy patients and social work. In the beginning, Salvation Army managed the day nursery for patients' children. On the other hand, Salvation Army thought out a leprosy relief in earnest. But leprosy relief didn't come out because the government carried out leprosy relief and that Salvation Army had the financial problem. This paper examines how Salvation Army thought about Lepra and leprosy relief policy through the writings of Gunpei Yamamuro he was a leader of Salvation Army. Yamamuro understood Lepra as a symbol of sin according to the Bible. He was sure to agree to the quarantine policy. His thinking was a kind of common sense at that time but resulted in follower of the quarantine policy. From the fact mentioned above, this paper points out Gunpei Yamamuro didn't see through the problems of the policy, even though had excellent practices, also this paper discusses the limit of social work before World WarII.
