Japanese Culture
Rural Churches in Japan: Why the Countryside Needs Church Planting
Many rural areas of Japan have no church, and many churches have no pastor. Here is why the countryside needs church planting, and how you can help.
Japanese Culture
Japanese Culture
Evangelism in Japan: What Works and What Doesn't
There is significant opportunity to share Jesus in Japan. Read on for effective and ineffective outreach strategies, why follow-up matters as much as evangelism, and how to reach Japanese people even if you don't live here.
Japanese Culture
A Biblical Take on Ancestor Worship in Japan
We live by a bonsai museum. You can see hundred-year-old works of living art sit among roads and high-rises. Many of Japan's cultural treasures honor God. Ancestor worship does not. Here's how to practice gratitude while saving worship for God alone.
Japanese Culture
Why is Christianity so small in Japan?
People often wonder why the current number of active Christians in Japan hovers at 1% of the population. The figure is surprising. Christian missionaries have labored in Japan since the 16th century. Read on for the historical background, current cultural barriers, and resources to pray for Japan.