Being Christian in Japan

[@roses8631]

I became a Christian as a teenager in Okinawa. There were no churches near my village. I had to sneak into an Army base through a hole in the fence by a sugarcane field to go to church.

[@hollandclose]

Bless you! I hope you are still loving Jesus. 🥰

[@mun9018]

Woah. Just wow

[@saskilla1945]

beautiful

[@tomochinatokyo]

Gods is watching over you

[@perfectrin207]

Stop the cap 🧢

[@丹尼尔-w6j]

I am a Chinese Christian. I invited my Japanese friend who was nearly 70 years old to our church . He came to church for the first time, but he burst into tears hearing the music there. He could not explain the reason and I told him that Holy Spirit was working in his heart. Just now I sent part of this video to him through Wechat. May Jesus Christ bless Japan and our brothers and sisters there.

[@eddx5758]

❤❤❤

[@PrincessAfrica3]

Praise our Savior King Jesus Christ 🙏🏾 I pray many more will turn to Christ in Japan.

[@Helioscore-uc1qs]

Wow!!! Praise the Lord!!! God Bless You!

[@khronopubg1321]

AMEN

[@abundantharmony]

Oof. That made me tear up.

[@jorgeluis2247]

This video is a full documentary about Japan's Christianity. I feel Nobita is giving us Premium content, for free. Thank you my friend!

[@gsleazy1975]

Bless up

[@marsmallow_17]

Amen

[@newchannel1220]

except hideyoshi knew what happened to many south east Asian countries when they accepted Christianity . French Indochina. Dutch East Indies. Portuguese Timor. Spanish East Indies. British Malaya, Burma and Borneo... etc they all became colonies of western empire.

[@germangonzales2008]

His filmaking has improved so much my only complaint though is the the audio imbalance it goes from quiet quiet to normal normal and Nobita this is just personal opinion but he should be shirtless.

[@darthbiker2311]

@@germangonzales2008 shirtless what? 😂

[@Helen0523]

God bless Japan! As a Chinese-Canadian myself, I could relate a lot to the struggles that Japanese sisters and brothers would experience in their family and society. Although the man/government written history had put a lot of divisions between the two countries , I really love the way that Japanese people are hard working, bright and friendly. Thank you for this video, it has taught me a lot! God will remove all divisions!

[@Helen0523]

@@pastorjoelosteen437 hello, it seems like your account is fake, not the real pastor Joel, and if I’m mistaken, please direct me and others to the proper channel of the issue that you’re raising awareness about. Thanks!

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. And terrorists (puppets of the Antichrist) who misinterpret verses, out of ignorance and political motivations, and take them out of historical context (just like radical atheists do by the way) don't help either. Thank you very much for your time. First of all, if you have any questions regarding Islam and yourself, just open the Quran randomly, and you will find the answer in front of you, like a miracle and a sign from God. Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them). Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI). Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy. Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI). Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad). Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning! Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures. Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement. It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them. (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).. God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.” (2:136 / Translated by Community) Salam (Peace) ------------------------------

[@imaritones]

Thank you for finding us. This is Imari Tones, Christian metal band. We posted the song we played here on our channel. "Japanese Christian Metal Anthem", it's based on Japanese national anthem. Check it out :)

[@reguluspastor]

じゃあ、キリスト教、 うまく合うとはならない様とみなされた サブカルチャーと共についた 好影響に与えたんがあって見えて、 おありがとうございます！ 私と一緒に集まる会衆の中に 一人の兄弟は音楽者で、 実に少年・青年の時 パンクみゅーじっく業界に含まれてたんですよ！《さあ、神を見つけて通した前でしたが…。》 今、かなり長いドレッドヘアしても、 大抵大きいラスタキャップの中で 持ちますさ。 《出身はカリブ海が囲む プエルトリコですからよ。》 な、一時は賛美感でコンガかも ドゥンベックかも叩いたんがありましたけれど、 忙しすぎてなったと思ってるんですよな…。 私自身もあるいくらかハードに聞こえるジャンルの音楽好きで、 一時、手短い大学生の時は 作曲の専攻としてたんですよ。 それでも、神は 私寄せようと 勉強区切らなく続くんに 健康は悪化させましたさ。 そうしたんに、しばらく 気ずらしてた事は 消したんですよな。 《やがて大学を辞めた頃は ２０１４年の秋でした。》 な、２０１５年８月３０日から、 救いの約束も 聖霊の天与ももらったんですよ。 何しろ、ヘビーメタル通して 福音広めていくんに大成功 祈ってあります。

[@imaritones]

@@reguluspastor どうもありがとうございます。神様の導きは、いろいろな手段を通じて導かれるので、とても不思議ですね。そういった、パンクやメタルやサブカルチャーが好きなキッズのためにも、開かれたキリスト教であってほしいと願っています。Thank you very much. God' guidance on everyone in various ways, it's so great. God bless for those love every kind of music!!

[@HoodedSpidey]

Awesome work!

[@imaritones]

@@HoodedSpidey Thank you very much! どうもありがとう！

[@bobbychambless2794]

I wasn't expecting to see you guys in this video, awesome! I'm glad you're getting some recognition!

[@diegos7337]

This is one of the most interesting videos I have seen regarding Japan and Christianity. Thanks Nobita!

[@joesguiltyguitar]

I liked it also ..... I'm glad there's some Christian people working in japan ......

[@kristineconstante9060]

yes. it is. 👍

[@Doom_Guy_Slayers]

Ye , im scared too. Can i go to church in Japan? I'm planning to go to college there lol

[@dominikamimari427]

Good for me as well bc I'm planning on moving to Japan I hate America it's not good no more since like forever you know

[@Doom_Guy_Slayers]

@@dominikamimari427 why i thought America is a great country?

[@Vaennylla]

This guy ain't afraid to talk about anything, I swear.

[@Vaennylla]

@Detective Halverson yeah. I've seen some of his videos.

[@dbzcupcake]

Cancel culture can't cancel him

[@ketsiketsi8265]

because god is with Him

[@dbzcupcake]

@@kesuya right cuz everyone else is perfect always 🙄

[@advancedmonkey7702]

That is the way, people shouldn't be afraid to talk about anything.

[@deathmeizter]

"I realized that I need Jesus. That's the reason why I'm a Christian." beautifully said...

[@pastorjoelosteen437]

Beloved let's pray for our Countries nations and our households specially our families regarding the pandemic for some countries. Child of God keep your dreams alive. understand to achieve anything requires faith and believe in yourself, vision, and dedication, children are suffering from (LEUKEMIA) Remember all things are possible for those who believe. ( 2 Corinthians 9:6 ) Help others make a living by sowing a SEED of faith to these Saviour Foundation located in (France) before 2day with faith to enable us to save the children that Are Suffering from leukemia save a child today and let me know so I can join you in prayers, deeply because he want to manifest his promises in your life and that of your lovely family. you are lifted up above any spiritually power the babies needs medical attention These Children's are in NEED of HELP. Specially who's currently suffering from LEUKEMIA, you will testify to the Glory of God after you have done it if only you believe in him and do what he says, Proverb ( 3:27, 21:26, 22:9 ) ( Deu, 28: 15 )( Zachariah 4:6 ) contact the MD on WhatsApp no [phone] on Saviour orphanage foundation, Email:- ( [e-mail]) (Luke 6:38) believe and support the motherless babies save a child today as you do that God will bless you send your donations to them..,,,.,.,.....

[@robpacheco1215]

I hope i can understand. Praying for Japan. More missionaries to come. And the fire in their hearts for Jesus burn and the Power of the Holy Spirit and love of Jesus be displayed in greater level.

[@diegos.loayza3706]

@@robpacheco1215 amen

[@bobbyfisher8840]

But your not a Christian

[@philipwilliams3427]

@@pastorjoelosteen437 maybe you should give some of your millions to people who need it.

[@alidjaja2160]

As a Christian living in Indonesia, I completely agree with what that one guy has said. A lot of Christians in Asia involve themselves with a "western sort of Christianity", and though that's completely fine (I am part of very westernized, "American evangelical style" church myself), it creates the misconception and false sentiment that Christianity is this foreign, western, religion, incompatible with local cultures and traditions. In reality that is far from the truth. Christianity is about Jesus! He came to save everyone! Doesn't matter your race or ethnicity! We Asians must take the initiative to develop a "localized" version/style of Christianity. One that keeps Jesus in the centre, but also keeps our local cultures and traditions alive. There are more than one ways to praise and worship, and establish a relationship with God. Adhering to Western-style Christianity is one way, but not the only way.

[@maupow3739]

Amen Romans 8: 5-21!! As long as we look to Jesus in all and turn away from human 'wisdom' He is glorified ( Colossians 2:8)

[@LostNinja41]

I think Orthodox Christianity does a better job of adapting to the local culture, then Protestantism which to me comes off a bit Neocolonialist.

[@khenkhenn]

Wah org indo juga ya? If you don't mind, I would love for you to cek out this video by Living Waters (ministried by Ray Comfort) titled Hell's Best Kept Secret. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5TRl2eoopxofM0 I'm sharing this video bc of the impact it had on me. Hope it will the same for you🙏🏻

[@zen.2746]

It's happened in Malaysia. Non-Christian thought Christian is westernized /american thing😭 It's saddening tbh because they can't differentiate between culture and religion. 💔 I once heard someone said that's drinking alcohol is Christian thing, deeply shocked 😢

[@MurakamiTenshi]

100% agreed! Adaptation is how Christianity spreads to seemingly incompatible cultures. Blend your local traditions and keep Jesus at the forefront!

[@a7c777]

This came out JUST in time as i became a recent Christian convert who’s always been interested Japanese culture

[@ApologeticsinJapan]

welcome to God's family!

[@edward_3ps4]

God bless

[@a7c777]

@@ApologeticsinJapan Thank you for the welcome! Cheers and god bless!

[@a7c777]

@@edward_3ps4 Likewise! Thank you!

[@dominikamimari427]

Same I been researching more about Japanese Christian

[@Zach_Bloomquist]

Wow Nobita-san. I was reading a book on Christians in Japan this morning and boom you post a long video about it today! I really enjoy your channel and that you tackle difficult subjects in an unbiased and factual way. You do the world a service by doing that. Thank you.

[@collectiveconsciousness5314]

Wonder if that book included how America wiped out a lot of Japan’s Christian population during the 2 A-Bomb attacks.

[@Zach_Bloomquist]

@@collectiveconsciousness5314 Actually it is touched upon in multiple books and it is sad that a historically Christian city was chosen to be the place to drop the atomic bomb. If you look at it from a faith perspective you can see the way that suffering and loss can point to things greater and change for the better in the long run.

[@selman6330]

@@Zach_Bloomquist what book are you reading?

[@Zach_Bloomquist]

@@selman6330 I just finished "Genesis in Japan" by Thomas Dabbs. Its about the author's experiences teaching the KJV bible at a university in Japan and how the students responded to it. Personally I found it unfocused and full of rambling but still read the whole thing. I found it rather boring and didn't learn much other than the author thinks the Bible is bunk. If you want to read a good book about Christianity in Japan I suggest "Silence" or "The Final Martyr"s both by Shusaku Endo. He is an excellent Japanese author and his fiction is world renowned. Also suggest "Overcoming Barriers to Evangelization in Japan" by David Lu or "From the Rising of the Sun" by James Philips if you are thinking of evangelism.

[@selman6330]

@@Zach_Bloomquist Thanks for going out of your way and giving me all that info.

[@otitdiaries3486]

I'm a Christian from the Philippines. I'm working in a Japanese company here at Philippines and I admire Japanese culture. Their history and culture, their arts and music looks amazing. Visiting Japan was one of my dreams. I'm happy Christianity was already somehow accepted there.

[@scholar151]

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[@mrt8085]

@@scholar151 I follow Islam before now I realized that religion was made by human intellect. I'm in the most religious state majority of religious Muslim here pay no mind about it, why don't dawah people imitate the same way as genuine Islamic follower. Stop spreading the word of God just let it be.

[@scholar151]

@@mrt8085 This is the only true path and i want to show people the light ✨️ i hope u think seriously about why were u born and where are going to and i hope u find truth and happiness ☆

[@therighteousrighthand]

We often mistake religion with faith. Religion is man made rules to try to reach God. Faith is Gods free gift to man. No one can come to Jesus without faith. God draws us to Jesus, who alone is the way the truth and the life. Apart from Him, there is separation from God.

[@Chrisnethツ]

@@therighteousrighthand true!!

[@JohnR.T.B.]

"For I know their works and their thoughts, and I am coming to gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come and shall see my glory." - Isaiah 66 : 18 -

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

Orang indo ya?

[@maupow3739]

Amen!! His message has been said to all the lands and those who never heard Him will understand🙏🏽 those who were never told will see

[@chevychelios4672]

Hallelujah!

[@meninggalkanagamacaraterba2448]

Japan please stay Buddhist no other weird and backward middle eastern religion

[@jeremysamuelson9922]

@@meninggalkanagamacaraterba2448 thats a little... forward XD

[@anastasia-fr1gn]

One reason Christianity became big in Korea is because missionaries helped establish schools to educate the peasants. Before that only nobles were able to read. Christians set up schools and taught Koreans to read their very own language.

[@juch3]

Japanese occupation also did kind of help with the spread of christianity, acting as a counter to japanese influence.

[@frederikkacmar8695]

Same in my case of my country. :)

[@bueler4950]

I haven't studied it but I heard that before several people, many missionaries went to Korea, especially Presbyterian.

[@LalaCoquette]

South Korea is one of the few countries in the world where Christianity and the Roman Catholic faith was spread first by their own people, and they sought for the missionaries. In other countries, missionaries came first, and only then the faith was spread.

[@anastasia-fr1gn]

@@juch3 Yep you’re right! During occupation Christianity became a symbol of Korean patriotism too because Christians refused the state mandated worship of Shintoism.

[@mamikojuju1213]

Nobita san, as an Orthodox Christian I sincerely thank you for this video . Greetings from Greece

[@KyleTBelmont]

Another Orthodox Christian here. Moving to Japan in a few years.

[@yukino4636]

Hello!! I'm converting to orthodox. Bless you! 💕😇

[@mamikojuju1213]

@@yukino4636 All my prayers with you😀

[@basicalized]

Hi I’m Christian too , I’m baptist and evangelical, and I’ve been wondering what is an Orthodox Christian. Because I always see you guys calling yourselves the best/true Christian denomination. Do you guys have like something against protestants? And is Orthodox different from Catholic?

[@meninggalkanagamacaraterba2448]

Japan stay Buddhist others not accepted save Japan from Christianity

[@jeanba]

Very interesting video. As a half french half japanese guy living in Tokyo, who also accepted Christ few weeks ago, I can confidently say that Christ can solve many problems in this country (suicides, promiscuity, alcohol addiction...). The thing is, it's not a matter to join a new "religion", but to start to develop a long lasting relationship with Christ (by reading the bible, prayer, etc.). I used to love worldly things like most of the people here, but the love of Christ really changed my heart and the way I see the world. May God bless you abundantly.

[@mitsu3688]

Wow thats very very nice to hear, i hope u will always stay loving Jesus Christ until now....

[@Desiree08beary]

Hello from Chiba brother

[@julieabot4154]

Yes. Because in Christianity, killing yourself is an unforgivable sin. , many immoralities will be solved.

[@savedbyhismercyandlove]

Amen Brother!

[@billfinger9692]

Well said! True Christianity is not a religion, its a way of life! The things currently hindering Christianity from spreading through Japan has never stopped the Church over the past 2000 years, because the Spirit of the Lord is alive and active. That’s why today in places like Iran, Iraq, China, etc where Christians are greatly persecuted, the Church thrives underground. It’s only a matter of time before the Spirit of the Lord breaks through Japan again and the people of this nation undergo revival. When those days come, Japan will never be the same again! It will be transformed forever!!

[@lilheven1238]

I wanted to talk about how well done this video was Nobita. You truly have a talent for this. God Bless you.

[@GhostCow]

I've been watching this channel for years and I have to say that this might be the best video you've ever made Nobita. It's a masterpiece. I'd love to hear more about this fusion of Bushido and Christianity

[@gsleazy1975]

God molds us to be able to fight against the odds of those who don't think they're part of the plan either.

[@hisokamorow3611]

Do you mean the rapper Bushido?

[@bmona7550]

The Bushido code fits so well with Christianity

[@devinaj4450]

I’m a Christian living in Indonesia... thank you Nobita-san for this touching video... 😭🙏🏻

[@ferchii13]

Me too

[@naylisyazwina6836]

I'm a muslim but I hope you are doing well there. I heard it's not so nice for Christians there, not sure if it's true or not. I hope you visit Malaysia one day if you haven't

[@zoraluv9486]

Same!

[@VSM101]

why because the religion was created by pious forgeries and planted evidence also erasing other cultures

[@beren1898]

@@VSM101 Many churches here are using local language depends on the region (I'm not talking the official language; Bahasa, but the local one like Javanese, etc). Some even using traditional architecture and already there for hundred of years. Honestly, what you said is very biased. Stop to preach hate.

[@tigerex777]

Seeing sincere Christians talk always brings joy and comfort to my heart. Listening to these wonderful Japanese Christians gave me great joy. Thanks for making this Nobita.

[@michaelverbakel7632]

I don't hear about it on the videos. Do Japanese Christians know the power of prayer, praying the rosary every day and the daily devotion and prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@AndrewTheMandrew531]

@@michaelverbakel7632 Many Japanese Christians are Catholics.

[@StarCrusier900]

But the hour is coming and is now here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. - John 4:23-24 There is no need to pray in a specific way other than trusting in Christ. Most Catholics traditions aren’t founded in Christianity’s roots, so you can do them if you want but it impacts nothing of your salvation.

[@saitoren4061]

@@michaelverbakel7632 That is specifically Catholic, not encompassing Christianity as a whole. If he pushes that, I tell you, it will open a can of worms.

[@1227norton]

Nobita, this is tremendous. It's virtually a mini documentary, not just a video. I'm a Christian in Canada, so I'm delighted to see it growing and spreading in Japan.

[@yamiletsoler3464]

@Manoa Why? Christianity is the only common sense perception in these days. With all of these irrational and violent movements that are gaining power, Christian people are doing more good to society than anyone else.

[@alpacacomentadora413]

Christianity =colonialism

[@yamiletsoler3464]

@@alpacacomentadora413 More like: Christianity = capitalism, private property, separation of the Church from the Estate, laws that protect the weak, peace, the women have rights, LGBT community have rights, liberty of religion, freedom of speech ... etc. Islam = slavery, war, no rights, Sharia, no separation of the church from the estate, terrorism, persecution and murder of members of other religions and beliefs, persecution and murder of the LGBT community, persecution of anyone who speaks against Islam, stoning of unfaithful women ... etc. Read your whole history, buddy, don't just watch CNN and get a misconception of what the West is. Cause now everybody is hating on white people and the history of ALL of us, specially hating on Christianity, like it was a trend. That's so immature, childish like.

[@borrico1965]

@@yamiletsoler3464 Definitely! But a distinction should be made between human malice and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@naylisyazwina6836]

@@yamiletsoler3464 Fight in the way of Allah those who fight against you but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors. (2:190) O you who have believed, let not a people ridicule [another] people; perhaps they may be better than them; nor let women ridicule [other] women; perhaps they may be better than them. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. Wretched is the name [i.e., mention] of disobedience after [one's] faith. And whoever does not repent - then it is those who are the wrongdoers. - Quran 49:11 And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily (gently, with dignity but without arrogance), and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace. - Quran 25:63 Who spend [in the cause of Allah] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people - and Allah loves the doers of good - Quran 3:134 And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins - and who can forgive sins except Allah? - and [who] do not persist in what they have done while they know. - Quran 3:135

[@someoldginger]

I'm Catholic, and when I was a kid, we were taught about the first Japanese to become Christians, about how they held on to their faith despite being persecuted by the Shogunate. One anecdote I remember was that after Sakoku ended and Catholic missionaries returned to Japan, they were shocked to still find Christians there, who were still practicing their faith exactly as it had been taught to them by the Jesuits, without changing anything or splitting off into different sects, even after hundreds of years of isolation. Pretty much any mention of Japanese Christians from back then in Catholic literature portrays them with a great deal of respect and points to them as an example of what we should strive to be like.

[@vogel2499]

And the west paid back their faith by dropping the atomic bomb near their church. It's no surprise that christianity is still a minority there.

[@bmona7550]

@Bruno Menezes Just because the government supported the Nazis doesn't mean the whole population did. There were actually some villagers/small towns/far off islands who did not want to contribute to that sh*t. Even if they did contribute there were some Japanese officers who treated natives from countries they took over with respect. Not everyone was like that but that doesn't mean they all followed Nazi ideology

[@drakejoy2902]

@@bmona7550 dude like what did Japanese even did in the second ww They totured a lot of innocent lives in Asia. My ancestors were the same Like if your government did something wrong it's completely natural for the civilians to pay the price as well.

[@vitharakhay8198]

@Bruno Menezes USA is the king of crimes against humanity you know.

[@vitharakhay8198]

@Bruno Menezes Enjoy your Chinese and Russian puppet masters then?

[@TheHikarianz]

As Indonesian Christian who lived in Japan and Germany. I felt that Japan is the best place to live as a Christian. Even much better than historically Christian Europe.

[@kishitendou5492]

Europe is now overrun with Satanists leftists.

[@707bear3]

Germany has never been a religious country at first. Being historically Christian Europe means they know more their religion’s dark past. Meanwhile, the just converted is only good part only and never experience that dark past.

[@kishitendou5492]

@@epg96 OPPAIHUAKBAR!

[@vkm9156]

U mean Ola hu Uber?

[@semikolondev]

That is because less and less people believes in religions in Europe and more in science.

[@ivylubiano8285]

thank you for a nice video. I am a Christian from the Philippines and though it is our country's main religion, I believe that Christianity still has a lot of places around the world it needs to reach, and people it needs to touch. and there are a lot of Filipinos in Japan, and most of them are Christians too. God bless you, Nobita-san... stay safe, and your family and friends too...=)

[@julieabot4154]

Sa pinas though Christian, maraming mga hindi sumusunod sa Diyos, nagbubulagbulagan. Madaming mga mapagkunwari at mababaw ang faith. They find it hard to follow God. Hindi ibig sabihin Christian ka mabuting tak ka na at ligtas ka na NO. I hope mabuksan yung isip ng mga pinoy. Sa Japan, may mga taong inaisolate tlga nila mga sarili nila, nagttrabho pero walang kinakausap kahit during break, kaya madali talagang madepress don. Madami ding nagpapakamatay kasi di na nila alam saan sila kakapit. Para bang no direction yung life.

[@saitoren4061]

@@julieabot4154 Perhaps mas marami pang totoong Christians sa China kesa sa atin. Marami nga dito nagclaclaim na Christians pero ang buhay nila malayo sa mga turo sa Bibliya.

[@MadisontheLawyeringArtist]

Words cannot express how grateful I am that you not only addressed this topic, but that you did so with respect. Thank you.

[@mykillmielia5640]

this nearly reaches movie/docu level many voices, high production value cheers to Nobita san

[@bobhart6656]

One of the most beautiful things about Chritianity is that it can't be taken away from you. You can pray, any time and anywhere, and nobody has to know that you're doing it. A relationship with God is one of the most personal you can have for that reason. I also love how if you have internet, it's easy to look up studies. I personally watch Shepherd's Chapel because of their translations of Ancient Hebrew being more modern, and Pastor Murray (a U.S. Marine from World War II) having been a student of the Masoretic Text and translating the Aramaic, Greek, and Hebrew properly, and that's just one wonderful church as an example who's message reaches across the entirety of Earth. Thank you for posting such a beautiful video as always, Nobita from Japan! Your videos are always well put together and a joy to watch even here, deep in the heart of Texas.

[@-Tengen]

You could say the same about any belief system, it can never be taken away from you.

[@igothackedbyrussians2584]

I disagree bob, look at all these Muslim converts, most of them are Christians, so I don’t understand, maybe it is suppose to be in a different context?

[@selman6330]

@@igothackedbyrussians2584 I think so

[@selman6330]

@NEXTしょう。。。 Generally, religion is a part of someone, for instance, if I wear a cool sweater to the park other people will see that sweater and buy a similar one. What I mean is that the spread of ideas is inevitable and sometimes good, it allows for more empath, depth, and experience. The only way to avoid this is an extreme totalitarian rule.

[@littlefishbigmountain]

@@igothackedbyrussians2584 Many muslims are becoming christians nowadays too

[@OyouPaige]

I am a Christian originally from Africa, living in the US and I have always loved Japan and Japanese culture. I pray that whoever reads this be blessed and receive the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, his boundless grace and his everlasting love. This video was so well put together. God Bless Nobita for a great job done!

[@adhipkoshy5982]

This was really informative, Thanks Nobita!!

[@destinycharles2237]

I love these testimonies. So many people are finding joy and purpose and wholeness that can only come from God. It's amazing! God bless everyone that was in this video, and all their churches. From your sister in the faith in the USA!

[@tomochinatokyo]

Let’s all pray for the laborers of the Lord. I live in Japan and they really need to know the truth. We know the time is at hand. Blessings sister!

[@scholar151]

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[@PrincessAfrica3]

@@tomochinatokyo amen 🙏🏾 in Jesus name

[@estevaocabral6169]

"lots of things christ said were so rock and roll" awesome

[@priesthoodworshipper9147]

that true... Like remember that one time when Jesus told ppl 2 stop stoning women, even when its was both a man and woman that were caught fornicating...he was total rebel in society

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

That's funny. Now that I think of it, the Lord did found His church upon St. Peter (the rock), and is still alive to this day (the Catholic Church). Moreover, when Christ resurrected, the angels rolled the stone away.

[@estevaocabral6169]

@@st.michaelthearchangel7774 hahahahhaha awesome

[@Matenrose]

This is so cool! As a Christian, it makes me so happy to see it in Japan too.

[@orneryokinawan4529]

1 to 2 percent of us is all that are Christian. We need to change this.

[@Matenrose]

@@orneryokinawan4529 I agree. I love Japan

[@leto8017]

@@orneryokinawan4529 I think we should change it to 0.5% or 0.25%.

[@el4276]

@@leto8017 you mean 5% or 25 % got to watch those decimals lol

[@7someone]

Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess his name. God bless you Japanese Christians.

[@7someone]

@NEXTしょう。。。 Having a chance to be saved and to know what freedom is like is very encouraging.

[@Aenthel]

@NEXTしょう。。。 I understand the concerns from a variety of perspectives however if we distinguish the convention from the concept this verse can be understood to mean 'everyone will bow to the truth', which is not such an ominous statement

[@bitbit5598]

@NEXTしょう。。。 Sounds ominous, right? Basically the translation is: Throughout the world, no matter what language people speak or who they are they will be able to know that God is amazing That's how I interpret it, using English

[@livinghope1561]

Amen

[@edward_3ps4]

Amen

[@saltshakerrefill6087]

Nobita, this is probably the highest-quality production of yours I have seen. Good job.

[@sksteele1235]

Nobita this is the best video I've seen from you so far (and they are all good!), and I can tell that an absolute ton of work was put into it. Thank you so much. What a wonderful job you did.

[@jordanezell5132]

Many prayers to those struggling with depression.

[@trispi]

Thanks for that. God bless

[@whitefeathers310]

I was just one of those people, but the Almighty saved me and I found Christ on my way and now I am happy and I want to serve the Lord forever and always.

[@jordanezell5132]

@@whitefeathers310 I’m glad to hear that. I’ll keep you in my prayers. Also, pray for me. I’m hoping to develop an even stronger connection with Jesus.

[@whitefeathers310]

@@jordanezell5132 Of course, I will also pray for you, I would sincerely be happy to meet all the brothers of faith in Christ in heaven and also, because it is important to be in holiness. and please the almighty lord at every moment. God bless you my brother

[@localmilfchaser6938]

Thanks

[@AceFuzzLord]

2 things I'd personally never link is heavy metal and religion, but Imari is able to pull it off real well based on the clips of his performance

[@GoldieTamamo]

Heavy metal originated in part as a counterculture to Christianity--it's both topical and critical of the themes of said religion.

[@tenchi586]

@@GoldieTamamo and ironically, there are quite a few Christians in metal. The drummer of Iron Maiden is Christian, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth is Christian, as is Dream Theater's John Myung, just to name a few. Even the lead singer of Judas Priest has released his own Christmas album with Christian songs and has said prayer is powerful in his life. Are there anti-Christian themes in some metal songs? Yes, but no more so than in a lot of other art forms and entertainment. My point is while some metal is critical of religion, as a whole it's not as anti-Christian as people make it out to be.

[@sean1728]

@@GoldieTamamo except no one "owns" metal. It's got metallic legs all it's own, and it goes where it will.

[@ericx6969]

in rock era religious people consider it punk culture etc that they act wild cause trouble gangs etc and songs and music sound inappropriate etc only got more accepting for like bands elvis the beetles etc those are okay but hardcore non dancing screaming etc nope also there probably some who act like cults and devil worshipper satanic etc lol but their was a lot of people in time that adapted to it and younger generations during that time while parents or grandparents where more conservatives etc unless they grandparents where understanding and parents too and also pro rock also there a rock religion and for marriage etc as the one that reads marriage thing also teens and kids rebelling against parents so on hating church because might have go everyweek or day

[@usdiwalela7075]

@@ericx6969 etc.

[@riofritz7766]

Most of the Japanese Christians during feudal period in Japan decided to move in the Philippines while my country was a colony of Spain.

[@muffin3203]

@Starfall 21X yes it is

[@drakejoy2902]

@Starfall 21X that's right Pedro

[@kevin080592]

yes it is.. that is why many filipino people today look japanese

[@itstoughtobehumaninaworldv1872]

@Starfall 21X Colonial-era Pilipinos are given a list of Surnames then because such thing doesn't exist and for easy consensus, not every Filipinos took Hispanic names which is why there are native surnames. Sure some Spaniards also married natives there, one of the reasons why there are Filipino-Mestizos with Spanish surnames. In my life, I have seen Philippine kids who were born with a mother who is a Japanese and some to a half-Japanese father, they integrate their Japanese and Hispanic surnames.

[@juris1827]

@Sampaguita, really? I didn't know that!

[@Rizevim]

God bless all the Christian martyrs who died in Japan due to persecution.

[@bmona7550]

Some actually either kept the faith in secret or went to the Philippines as refugees. Many missionaries were Spanish/Filipino friars. It was a sad time being presecuted..

[@nakymawlot]

Don't worry they are with Jesus Christ in Heaven

[@enslavedmind]

This God of yours took my long time friend away. We don't talk at all because of your God. After his conversion he kept on pushing myself to accept Jesus, even gifting me books about Jesus. Why do Christians do that? Why do missionaries help people in the name of God not in the name Humanity, if you guys are so concerned about people's misery, help them directly like the Sikhs do, why put god in between your service.

[@enslavedmind]

@@StylesEste I guess you are from western side of sphere, where people hold liberal view which says human is by nature rational, doesn't that contradict your 1st statement. I am not a liberalist though. Missionaries helping people- the way I see it as a way to convert people by helping them when they are in need, tagging it as 'God has send us(missionaries) to save you, you are his child' and so on. Why can't you guys be like Sikhs. They help people but they don't lure them to follow their religion. My personal experience: I enrolled my kid to a local christian school as it was in close proximity with regular school fee and etc. My kid did well hence after few years they came up with a proposal that the school will take care of my kid and his education till highschool and even recommend for university IF I ACCEPT JESUS. Now tell me how should I take it, do I consider myself blessed or should I consider it a bribe. Later I came to know that they even gave my kid a christian name George. I immediately cut ties with that school. Now my relationship with my kid is strained. He thinks I'm the one who separated him from his friends. Why does your God do this to me. Dont say that he is testing me. First my friend now my own child I now begin to hate your religion altogather. In my culture God is formless, shapeless entity, God exist just for the sake of argument for worlds creation and all that. No person is close to or far from God. Unlike priest and fathers who have greater access to God than others. We dont pray nor do we belive that there is something called God's will. Nature nourishes us , gives us life when the time comes it takes away. We are not here to serve God. We are not a slave of God. We love every human on planet and nature not because we see God in them, its because he/she is the product of nature. I think i have enough knowledge to understand world why do i need Christ or other religion. If Christ sympathizes with us and pray for mercy, then why do Europe has to go through Dark Age and 2 world wars, 30 years war and so on. Was the God not satisfied with Christ's Pray. You are my brother as my culture treats all human equally as a fellow human being and a friend unless you're a threat to my existence. I don't need a permission from God nor God told me to believe in that.

[@Fwago1]

@@enslavedmind You did separate him from his friends though...

[@metermaide1726]

aww these people are so wholesome, made me tear up a little bit, makes me happy to see kindness in real life.

[@caseychupinski7553]

Have you ever heard The Gospel before?

[@caseychupinski7553]

It goes like this: You and I broke Gods law. All people act against their conscience, because its in our nature to sin. All people deserve hell for what we've done, and for how we have all contributed to this fallen world. But God, who is rich in mercy sent His Son to die on our behalf. He took our punishment, and rose again to defeat death. By turning to Him in repentance , and believing in Him, that He is God, and that He died for your sins, you have His promise of salvation from the wrath of God that will one day bring justice to the world. For God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that you turn away from wickedness so as to be saved.

[@brandonm9132]

Amen brother, I can't speak of others personally but me myself I know that I definitely deserve the blackness of darkness that terrible place called hell, I thank but the Most High and His son the man Christ Jesus the Anointed Messiah for allowing himself to be murdered and killed, sacrificing himself for all of us, he who became the spotless Lamb of God. Our righteousness and goodness is as filthy rags useless and vain in God's eyes, I thank the Most High for his mercies and the fact that their are brothers and sisters in these comments, I pray that we all can bear fruit and follow after Him bear our cross, sacrifice our lives spiritually and physically for Christ just as he did for us. Be blessed brother, I pray that we are counted worthy to be in the sight of the Lamb.

[@danmannz]

Just thought I would let you know that I liked this video so much about being a Christian in Japan that I'm giving you a one time tip of $8 (you deserve a lot more than this for your time and work). This video has full of really good insights and truth. This will help me understand my current Japanese girlfriend and her society. I'm praying that God will use this video to set a lot of Japanese people free. You are a true joy and blessing Nobita! you are the man! keep up the good work!

[@Ridaroth.]

I am Brazilian but I live in Japan, and I'm also Christian. Hope I can visit some japanese christian church one day! Thanks for this video! God bless you ☺️

[@yosepvlog5730]

JESUS loves you from Indonesia Christian brother

[@hearthacker1982]

Amen 😊

[@ricardocalderon9823]

Go

[@clementine8009]

Where do you go to church if i may ask?

[@Ridaroth.]

@@clementine8009 universal church kingdom of God !!!!

[@MarkQuijano]

As a Christian in Japan, I found all they said in this video very realistic . It widened my understanding about Christianity in Japan. Thanks a lot.

[@metalbotanist6730]

As an ex christian westerner, why are you a christian?

[@Deadlock15]

@@metalbotanist6730 I am a Christian because if it weren't for Jesus Christ, I would be going to hell. The Bible tells is that by grace are we saved through faith and not of ourselves, least any man should boast. We are all sinners and deserve hell but christ died so we can have everlasting life. And it is a free gift to whoever calls upon the name of the lord and asks for forgiveness of their sins.

[@amanguda]

@@metalbotanist6730 There is no Christian Westerner.... but ceremonial Christian .... Real Christian is about what Jesus Christ teach, not the ceremonial.... when you deviate from what Jesus Christ told you to do and deny the Holy Spirit.... you are not a Christian anymore.... even when your title were a priest or pastor or even a pope.... Many people in this world are Christian but not being a Real Christian...... I never upset to anyone for being ex Christian .... because one of their reason was the ceremonial created by the organitation of the Church.... but Iam realy sad when Christian or anyone denied the Holy spirit... never ever denied the Holy Spirit my friend...

[@metalbotanist6730]

@@Deadlock15 Why did god make us sinful?

[@Alla_Russian]

God bless you, brother in Christ. It is very gratifying to hear about Christians in non-Christian countries.

[@MrHitotsumusha]

Had to subscribe to your channel. Being a Nikkei American living in Japan, your videos are great at preparing and clarifying different aspects of my ancestral culture. Your contents are thought provoking and extremely creative with topics most people don't even think about until they witness it themselves as something interesting or a problem. Thank you for the time and thoughtfulness of your contents and videos.

[@katarzynakabacinska4711]

One thing this video lacked, is that only Protestant groups were represented i would like to know more about Catholic or Orthodox churches in Japan. Anyways a very good video :)

[@theeccentrictripper3863]

There's probably a reason for that, considering it was Catholicism that first arrived and caused the most grief. I'm not actually sure about the numbers though, I'd imagine it's an easily available statistic found somewhere.

[@katarzynakabacinska4711]

@Ceci :)

[@borrico1965]

I noticed it too! The first Christians in Japan were Catholics and they were persecuted but proved resilient and prevailed up to this day. A good follow up video could be called “Being Catholic Christian in Japan”! 😁

[@hitsugayatoshiro9517]

Former japanese empress is from Catholic family

[@borrico1965]

@@theeccentrictripper3863 Totally true. But the grief caused by the persecution of Japanese Christians in old Japan by the rulers at that time shouldn’t be blamed to Catholicism. It’s totally illogical.

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

Thank you for covering this Nobita! I'm a Catholic Christian and it's the most traditional from the Christian religion. I'm thankful that I found a Catholic Church in Japan to go to :)

[@nickkerinklio8239]

I think Orthodox is the most traditional now. The pope keeps modernizing Catholicism

[@clawclamzz5136]

@@nickkerinklio8239 this one i agree! lmfao (Im protestant but welp, theres traditional protestants too if you wonder)

[@sarahs8371]

Relationship with Jesus is more important that religion.

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

@@nickkerinklio8239 That is why the Pope needs prayers for he can be negatively influenced unfortunately. The Catholic church is the church Jesus Christ founded Himself. It is beautiful the Eucharist, the traditional Latin mass, 7 sacraments, etc.

[@nickkerinklio8239]

@@nicoleyoshihara4011 certainly the pope needs our prayers, but the Catholic Church is a heretical Church. They broke off from the original church that Christ founded with the Apostles and have since changed their teachings. In the Old Testament the traditions of worship in the Temple of God never changed. Certainly if someone built another temple at that time, and changed the worship and teachings, that would be considered a heretic temple by God. Only the Orthodox Church represents the Temple of God in the modern day. It is the preservation of the original Christian Churches.

[@ericadams2045]

One of the best representations I have seen. Very well done Nobita. I also appreciate the lack of censorship you had when people were expressing themselves. Kept the video very genuine

[@SetiaTriantoTech]

I am Indonesian Chistian. When I came to Japan several years ago because I invited by a professor from an university in Japan. Fun story: Many my Japanese friends got shock because I took non-halal foods and then they not allowed me to ate that. It was because I from Indonesia and my friends recognized me Muslim. 😅 Then, I introduced them that I was Christian in Japanese Language. They interested with to hear my story why I am a Christian. My ancestors were from East Asian + pure Indonesian, my grandfather can speak Japanese language fluently. My big family baptized by Germany Missionary. Peace...and respect to other religion & culture ✌

[@savedbyhismercyandlove]

God Bless!

[@vonn2221]

Kamu aslinya orang apa sampai mereka mengira kamu orang muslim? Oya boleh share nama missionary yang baptis keluarga kamu

[@islamisthetruewaytogod6812]

Hello ! May Allah protect and guide you to his light and happiness in this life and the hereafter, God bless, Ameen. Excuse me for giving a little presentation of Islam, because it is very misunderstood nowadays, especially on those « Antichrist's » times, where media and politics are mixed to distort history and truth. And terrorists (puppets of the Antichrist) who misinterpret verses, out of ignorance and political motivations, and take them out of historical context (just like radical atheists do by the way) don't help either. Thank you very much for your time. First of all, if you have any questions regarding Islam and yourself, just open the Quran randomly, and you will find the answer in front of you, like a miracle and a sign from God. Islam is an arabic word that means the Surrender to the One and Only God, our Creator, Protector, Provider, who gives us life and all that we have, we are safe and sound by his will and grace, we are His and to Him we return, and we have to thank him in this trial life by submitting to him by our free will, or later in the Day of judgment when it's too late to save our own skin. Islam was the original Religion descended to earth from heaven with Adam and Eve (peace and blessing be upon them) in the beginning of humanity. and was passed to people with the succession of the 124 000 prophets and 315 messengers of God to all nations and civilizations since, passing by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ismaël, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, David, Solomon and Jesus (Peace and blessing be upon them) during the history of mankind, the last replaces and completes the previous, until the succession of the last messenger of God fourteen centuries ago, Muhammad (Peace and blessing be upon him) to complete the noble morals of all mankind, to bring humans and jinns out of darkness into light, and to purify people's religion and belief from corruption and polytheism, and return it to purity and true monotheism, like it was in the times of the prophets (Peace and blessing be upon them). Many Religions that we know nowadays, at their beginning were true and under Islam, initiated by one of the prophets of God, but their original teachings, history and scriptures have been corrupted over time with falsification and polytheism, or lost and replaced with false ones. That's why Islam is the only Religion accepted by God nowadays, which consists in bearing witness that there is no god besides Allah (God in Aramaic, the original language of Jesus and the Gospel), and that Muhammad is His servant and messenger, just like Jesus and Moses and others are His servants and messengers. Never a messenger of God said he was God or literally son of God, it was the people after him who changed the words of God and corrupted the Religion. God is unique and absolute, He does not need to have a family and sons or to associate anyone else with His kingdom, He can simply create whatever He wants, everything belongs to Him, and to Him everything will return. Allah said in Surah Al-Mu’minun : “God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe. The Knower of the hidden and the manifest. He is exalted, far above what they associate. (91-92 / Translated by ITANI). Allah means the one and only God, the God of all prophets and creatures, the creator of the universe and mankind, and the Master of the Day of judgment, where our destiny, Hell or Paradise, is decided based on our faith and deeds in this trial life, and above all, Allah's mercy. Allah said in Surah Al-Ikhlas : In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. Say, “He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He begets not, nor was He begotten. And there is none comparable to Him.” (1-4 / Translated by ITANI). Allah said in Surah An-Nisa : O FOLLOWERS of the Gospel! Do not overstep the bounds [of truth] in your religious beliefs, and do not say of God anything but the truth. The Christ Jesus, son of Mary, was but God's Apostle - [the fulfilment of] His promise which He had conveyed unto Mary - and a soul created by Him. Believe, then, in God and His apostles, and do not say, "[God is] a trinity". Desist [from this assertion] for your own good. God is but One God; utterly remote is He, in His glory, from having a son: unto Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth; and none is as worthy of trust as God. Never did the Christ feel too proud to be God's servant, nor do the angels who are near unto Him. And those who feel too proud to serve Him and glory in their arrogance [should know that on Judgment Day] He will gather them all unto Himself: (171-172 / Translated by Muhammad Asad). Allah the Most Merciful said in Surah Ali-Imran : Behold, the only [true] religion in the sight of God is [man's] self-surrender unto Him; and those who were vouchsafed revelation aforetime took, out of mutual jealousy, to divergent views [on this point] only after knowledge [thereof] had come unto them. But as for him who denies the truth of God's messages - behold, God is swift in reckoning! Thus, [O Prophet,] if they argue with thee, say, "I have surrendered my whole being unto God, and [so have] all who follow me!" - and ask those who have been vouchsafed revelation aforetime, as well as all unlettered people, "Have you [too] surrendered yourselves unto Him?" And if they surrender themselves unto Him, they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures. Verily, as for those who deny the truth of God's messages, and slay the prophets against all right, and slay people who enjoin equity - announce unto them a grievous chastisement. It is they whose works shall come to nought both in this world and in the life to come; and they shall have none to succour them. (19-22 / Translated by Muhammad Asad).. God said : Say, “We believe in Allah, and in what was revealed to us, and in what was revealed to Abraham, and Ishmael, and Isaac, and Jacob, and the Patriarchs, and in what was given to Moses and Jesus, and in what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We do not differentiate between any of them. And to Him, we surrender.” (2:136 / Translated by Community) Salam (Peace) ------------------------------

[@bryanginting513]

Blablabla bullshit​@@islamisthetruewaytogod6812

[@Nachowz]

Watching now and this is so inspiring. God is good! Thank you so much Nobita for these interviews. It's such a blessing to see the love and mercy of God working in Japan. The change you see inside yourself when you allow God to take your heart is real and beautiful! :)

[@rebeccachia]

I'm a Christian from Malaysia and love the Japanese culture. I was studying the US and did meed some Japanese Christians in my college, and they had a small community. I have always been curious and wanting to know if there is any Christianity in Japan, but it is hard to find a resource or to look it up. Thank you so much for making this video. It gave a lot of insight on something I have been looking for. You have answered my prayers!

[@naylisyazwina6836]

I'm a muslim from Malaysia. I hope to go to Japan for my honeymoon with my future husband. Japanese people are so respectful, my friend has gone there once.

[@olgaivanko9765]

In malesiya got one beutiful Russian Ortodoxe church . Near ampang🙏can come sunday 9 am

[@restnxist]

My goodness, this is insightful and well-made. I loved the range of answers given to the questions which provide a broader picture of their situation.

[@vanessabradley5944]

Nobita san thanks a lot for making these interviews, I got answers for many questions I had about Christianity in Japan, I felt really moved by watching this, besides that, all the details are well explained and connected 🤗 Your work is awesome!

[@annakim9639]

I’m Christian from Cambodia. Please excuse, my poor English . I can say , I can know about fear feeling,and it’s hard when you become different from another in family , and when they look at you like strangers.... thank God now I got through that .... and now I can say nothing can touch my heart like God . I Pray for japan 🙏☺️ . God bless you ❤️🙏 and thank for this video. Nobita ❤️

[@toxicsugarart2103]

As a normie white Christian in Canada, it’s always so interesting to see what Christianity is like in other countries, and what it’s like being the minority religion over there. I feel like over here in North America it’s so widespread that most people who call themselves Christians only do so for political reasons, or it’s just the religion they pick to label themselves as because it’s most familiar. Especially when it comes to older people (not all of course but yknow). Idk where I’m going with this but yeah good video, very informative. 💓

[@mrcocoloco7200]

So true

[@sean1728]

Here in North America, we've been the metaphorical lobster in the slowly boiling pot for quite some time. As difficult a "sell" as Christianity might be in Nihon, I'm not sure our culture is any better off.

[@sean1728]

@NEXTしょう。。。 should truth be relegated to conventions like geography, ethnicity, and culture? Or does it stand on it's own merits, over and above those things?

[@sanmk7587]

@NEXTしょう。。。 that means for you Christianity should be confined only to particular region or area ,FYI Christianity is not a western religion it is originated from middle east Asia and it is duty of each and every Christian to spread the gospel and it's upto you if you do not want to accept it

[@sanmk7587]

@NEXTしょう。。。 I'm not trying to convince you or forcing you to belief what I belief but I'm just saying what we as a Christian should do

[@melize7035]

I've only been a Christian minority twice in my life when I lived in Japan and when I lived in Turkey and I rather be a Christian in Japan than in Turkey without a single doubt. Just like I rather be a black person in Japan than a black person in Turkey.

[@atiam2906]

Why? Can you tell me what's the story?

[@Jordana1917]

@@atiam2906 Why? Muslims.

[@ShamblesMD]

@@atiam2906 I'm not OP, but my guess would lie not exactly in spirituality, but an imprinted code that is written in its people. For example we have The 7 Virtues, and they had The 7 Bushido Virtues. - Valor - Hope - Justice - Benevolence - Honor - Respect - Temperance These are qualities that battle the sins of death. However, without humility they can be all for not. The defeat of pride is always the key. That's just my guess though.

[@ajshim]

I would love to hear your testimony.

[@Blvd40]

Testimony please 👏

[@irisfilmproductions]

It's so encouraging to see all these family members here!

[@gapdaniel99]

I’m a Christian myself and this is very cool and informative!

[@clayware_]

Never thought I'd see Imari Tones in one of your videos. That was a neat shout-out.

[@mrbob4104]

you are direct. one of rare youtuber to not be afraid to talk about things like that. blessings to you all

[@Xayzes]

Man, i don't usually write comments in english but i have to say that this video, as a christian aspiring to go to Japan, is surprisingly inspiring and encouraging. THANKS NOBITA FOR THE GREAT CONTENT GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL PEOPLE IN JAPAN!

[@datatravelernetscape6913]

the main problem is with catholics no Christians

[@datatravelernetscape6913]

@Natanael Kohler not exactly in mexico (a very catholic country bytheway ) spaniards mixed catholicism with local beliefs I mean aztec deitys demanded human sacrifices, the opposite to Christianity www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/gods/virgin-of-guadalupe-and-tonantzin

[@michaelshinjinakano5575]

I'm Catholic from Indonesia and i'm happy to see my fellow Follower of Jesus Christ in Japan

[@clawclamzz5136]

Salam Damai bagimu, bro! - a Protestant from Indonesia

[@jackmarak5791]

I'm too a R Catholic from Northeast India.

[@matthewhavemercyonmeimasin1500]

God bless to thee .. no matter what rite you are in now latin/roman or greek/orthodox Catholic or what denomination ... we are all follower of Christ ... God bless us all . I hope our Pope be replaced with a true Catholic ... not by Freemasonic/Vatican infiltrator Pope.

[@Zamiwellwell]

❤️🇵🇭

[@irfananwar5813]

@@matthewhavemercyonmeimasin1500 I dont care about pope. We dont need Christian leader in our spiritualism. All we need to do is preach, give poor food, and be kindness, dont love this material world.

[@Noideaaaaa____]

A relationship with Jesus is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I only need Him🙏

[@floridagospeltracts6553]

Amen!

[@Anthony-op5ju]

Ok lol. I used to have immaginary friends too so I understand, you'll grow up hopefully

[@rogerreyne1877]

​@@Anthony-op5ju Go-Back-To-Reddit

[@Noideaaaaa____]

@Ephaistos Vanguard I believe I will be in Heaven with God. The bible tells us if we truly believe and repent, God will give us his Holy Spirit so we can be reunited with Him when we die. The Holy Spirit is amazing, you'll be able to feel peace, love, happiness... if you believe, love God and have His Spirit in you, rest assured you will see Him one day. -John 5:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life." -Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” -Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. I hope I answered your question!

[@catdango6079]

@@Anthony-op5ju even if you don't agree with other people's religions, just respect them smh

[@redcastlefan]

Modern Japan doesn't really have religion. Even buddhism and shintoism acts of worship and prayer are treated more like tradition than religion where most people only believe in the main idea and core concepts and thats it.

[@idleeidolon]

no. japan so damned religious, their own religion has gone invisible. it's part of their culture. so many of their mores and norms have religious roots from matsuri to visiting temples before exams or on the new year, to hanging charms on bamboo trees, heck even respecting the emperor has religious roots.etc. etc. etc. they don't know their religious because they're AFRAID to say they are. because of that cult cyanide gassing back in the 90s. japan is the land of "it is known" as it was put by the Dothraki in Game of Thrones. that's religious thinking. they're so religious they're blind to it.

[@redcastlefan]

@@idleeidolon why disagree with what i said and then agree ?

[@vkm9156]

This is the beauty of Japan

[@selman6330]

I think this is because as a general conception religion is seen as something someone has or doesn't. I'm not saying everyone is religious but everyone has meaning, identity and purpose, religion is often what people will outlet that through. So, you could say Japanese 'religion' but it wouldn't be entirely true because religion means a certain practice (which doesn't happen in Japan).

[@selman6330]

@Shehryar Khan Dragon Ah, thank you

[@lilylpachuau4430]

I have been praying regularly for Japan since recently and watching this video is really insightful. Thank you to the Japanese Christians for sharing your faith so bodly and thank you, Nobita.

[@JapaneseEmichannel]

I'm Japanese! this video is nice ！ In Japan talking about religion is kinda taboo ! I hope Japan will be like this!

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

Religion shouldn't be taboo but I don't want my favourite country becone christian like my motheland Poland. Kami de wa arimasen.

[@lizebartsch7674]

Japan moral society is not doing to good without our Creator's Manual, the Bible. They are losing their way in the dark. Just remember that Catholisism is NOT Biblical Christianity, only those who has the Bilbe (old translations) as guidelines are true Christians. No one is forcing you to surrender your life to God, our Creator. But after death all of us will stand before Him and we will want to prepare for that meeting. We are created body, soul and spirit, only the body remains in the dust after death and we receive new spiritual body like the angels, but you cannot enter God's holy and beautiful Heaven if you are not born again John 3

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

@@lizebartsch7674 Japanese society happylly don't trust your theist lies.

[@vedrisca]

@@amadeosendiulo2137 Poland has been Christian since 966 AD and hasn't ever stopped since. Japan's Christian population is less than 5%; hardly relevant to the overwhelming majority even if religion becomes less taboo over time. I don't understand your fear. Religion is not the sole factor for everything bad in the world, nor does it have the same bearing on societies as it did in the past. If people want to talk about it or become Christians out of their own free will, nobody should be the one to judge who worships what.

[@amadeosendiulo2137]

@@vedrisca You're right.

[@thx500]

I'm an atheist but I was raised as a Catholic. I believe in the freedom of religion and, unlike some atheists, I do not make fun of, or criticize religious practices, so long as they don't interfere with other people's freedoms or safety. This was a great video to watch. Thanks for the hard work, Nobita!

[@theistnate]

You sir, Are a decent human being. Thank You

[@char5285]

Me too

[@kalvon]

That's cool

[@ajshim]

You have what those other people you mentioned don't. Perspective.

[@hitsugayatoshiro9517]

Japanese former empress is from Catholic family too(empress emeritius)

[@moescredriver5486]

My friend!!!! Takahiro and Marie!!! Love them!!!! Met them when I went tô Japan, even in the church they treated me like family, love Japan

[@tyra1973]

This. documentary was so touching and eye opening thank you so much for sharing. All the participants stories made me so teary-eyed. I pray God blesses them all and you too Nobita thank you again!

[@ninjajohn7]

Nobita I want to thank you for having the subtitles on CC instead of puting them directly on the video file. I try to listen to what they are saying for language practice and it's very difficult to ignore subtitles if they are there. I wish more people who interview Japanese people would do this.

[@DYCEQUIRK]

This is an awesome look into the subject. Thank you so much Nobita! I actually am supposed to be moving to Japan for the JET program next year, and hope to one day work in a church in Japan, and I think this was very insightful and clearly well researched content! I can't imagine, how many hours you spent searching for people to interview, how much time you put into editing, and how much time in general you put into this video. Thanks a million!

[@onegirlonearth]

I‘m an German-Italian Christian and so in love with this video and with this comment section. Thank you so much, Nobita-San. ❤️ God bless!

[@macmac3205]

I'm a Zimbabwean christian who is in love with Japanese culture (tho insanely romanticized on media) and this was one of the things weighing heavily on my mind. Thank you for this video

[@8L4CK_P4NTH3R]

Your African ancestors would be ashamed of their successors praying to some dead guy who claims he was the son of a virgin woman

[@8L4CK_P4NTH3R]

While completely abandoning your indigenous culture and tradition

[@macmac3205]

@@8L4CK_P4NTH3R Religion, tradition and culture are different, though linked. Also, I didn't abandon my culture. You know absolutely nothing about me

[@MiguelDLewis]

@@8L4CK_P4NTH3R "I am BLACK and beautiful." - Song of Solomon 1:5 🙏🏾✝🕎 "Moses' wife, Sephora, was Ethiopian" - Numbers 12:1 "You are as the Ethiopians, children of Israel." - Amos 9:7 "Taharqa, King of Ethiopia, has come to make war with Assyria, and defend Israel" - 2 Kings 19:9

[@MiguelDLewis]

@@macmac3205 "I am BLACK and beautiful." - Song of Solomon 1:5 🙏🏾✝🕎 "Moses' wife, Sephora, was Ethiopian" - Numbers 12:1 "You are as the Ethiopians, children of Israel." - Amos 9:7 "Taharqa, King of Ethiopia, has come to make war with Assyria, and defend Israel" - 2 Kings 19:9

[@dangoflower751]

This is interesting! As a Catholic interested in Japanese culture this is really an eye-opener. Hope to learn about more stuff from you!

[@bornsinner_xix]

Believing in Jesus Christ is what matters most, regardless of being a Catholic or Protestant

[@seriouscat2231]

@@bornsinner_xix, Lk. 6:46 And why call you me, Lord, Lord: and do not the things which I say?

[@bornsinner_xix]

@@seriouscat2231 your point being?

[@seriouscat2231]

@@bornsinner_xix, that there are actually irreconcilable differences between pre-1958 Catholicism and all the other forms of what people call Christianity in general, including post-1958 or Vatican II Catholicism. Phil. 2:12 Therfore, my Dearest, (as you have always obeyed) not as in the presence of me only, but much more now in my absence, with fear and trembling work your salvation. I would avoid thinking of it only as a membership in a club or a community with an otherworldly aspect on top.

[@eturley7533]

@@seriouscat2231 thats exactly what the other commenter was pointing out. The body of Christ are those who follow Christ and his ways, people tend to label themselves however they please, but God see's his people all as one. There are innumerable amounts of denominations and only God knows who has truly planted a relationship with him. Who has ears let him hear, who has eyes let them see. The Lord will sort us later, for now we should be uplifting eachother and encouraging people to continue their individualwalk with Christ. Its not about the titles we give ourselves or others that is important, it is our heart and relationship with Jesus that God looks at. That IS what is most important-spreading the gospel and the love of Christ. We are brothers and sisters in Christ, there should be no animosity between us.

[@Kaely17]

This is the best KZbin video I've seen so far on Christianity in Japan today. It was so well produced and informed. I loved seeing the variety of people expressing their thoughts about Christianity and being Christian, as well as Japan's thoughts towards religion in general. It made me wonder if you have come across Our Lady of Kita? The story there is profoundly moving and powerful.

[@j.julian134]

Great production! Thank you very much Nobita san for this masterpiece, I wanted to know about it and suddenly you made a full video about Japanese Christians!! One more time, thank you!

[@quinnigan565]

This is so beautiful.. I’m so glad these people have found their happiness, and some likeminded community / family to bond with

[@ilg304]

I just want to commend you, Nobita! Wow! You've given us more than just a glimpse of Japanese culture. This is such an insightful documentary. I wish you well and I look forward to learning more about your beautiful country!

[@Logicneverworks]

I was actually really curious of this topic a few days ago, and now Nobita has made a video on it. Awesome!

[@Tulsaistalking]

As a person who grew up christian I think you did an excellent job approaching the subject respectfully. It's a admitadly complicated.. unique world of symbolic language, imagery, and practical tradition.. so it would have been easy for you to tell whatever story you like.. instead you let the people you spoke with tell their own story from their perspective. I think that's great. One if my favorite videos from you

[@shilohperez808]

The Bible clearly states that you won’t “might” face persecution when you are a Christian, you WILL face persecution. -2nd Timothy 3:12

[@VSM101]

is that what the Christians told the Goans before they started the inquisitions killing men women and children?

[@Chyropunk]

@@VSM101 you are speaking of the catholic church that also persecuted real christians and jews, the catholic church is not christian really, its just the roman empire renamed.

[@drados9357]

@@Chyropunk You appear to be misguided, the Catholic Church is the one true church

[@Idryeru]

@@drados9357 The one true church won't disobey so many laws of god. Read the bible and compare it to the catholic church. You'll see it has nothing to do with the apostolic tradition

[@ReedRichards_]

@@Idryeru you are right my friend

[@thefitnesstraveller3837]

This is a brilliant video and very helpful. I am marrying my Japanese girlfriend in Japan very soon. I live in the UK. We are both Christians and we will live in Japan. I recently said to my fiance that Japan needs more Christianity and more Samauri! Everyone that I have spoken to who have visited Japan say how amazing it is. I am very much looking forwards to living there. God bless Japan🙏

[@borrico1965]

Great plan! Form a big Christian family in Japan with your future Japanese wife! 👍

[@naylisyazwina6836]

All the best to you but as a muslim, I have never even though of "Japan needs more muslims".

[@thefitnesstraveller3837]

@@naylisyazwina6836 the reason i said that Japan needs more Christianity is because lots of people there are sufferrring spiritually. I know Christianity will help them. I feel that Japan is under attack by the CCP. They are using psychological warfare against the Japanese people and against most of the world, in my opinion. As Christian's we live in the world but not of it.

[@airon3348]

@@thefitnesstraveller3837 Who or what are the CCP?

[@thefitnesstraveller3837]

@@airon3348 Chinese Communist Party

[@belowaverageasian7197]

Wow Nobita, this is fantastic! As a Japanese Canadian Christian, this documentary speaks to me on so many levels. I appreciate all the work you put into this, from the bottom of my heart :)

[@kevinkim3793]

I am happy to hear that at least some of the people interviewed found fulfillment in accepting Christianity. Considering that Christianity is not as mainstream compared to the United States of America, Japanese Christians are likely to be more authentic than some American Christians because you actually have to place yourself in a situation where fellow citizens might ridicule you for it. In the U.S., there are no real consequences for becoming a Christian because it is part of the culture. But, the caveat is that some people in the U.S. who call themselves Christians might be very far from what Jesus Christ taught.

[@theeccentrictripper3863]

Not just the US but worldwide, there hasn't been an agreement on what Christianity actually is since the very foundation of the faith, it leads to a whole lot of misunderstandings and persecution. When you're dueling with other people for what you perceive to be objective truth with eternal ramifications the things you end up doing beggar belief and defy human ethics.

[@ININ-yc1uf]

Exactly my words. Well said. We can say all nations come with own sets of good and bad, and in places like Japan along with the struggles of being minority, comes the advantage of your faith being real and people seeing it clearly, without all the pitiful things people in the west do in the name of Christianity, whether it is because of fake faith or lack of wisdom and concern. Not to mention the freedom of not having 1000 denominations, politicized religion and all other schemes that just insult God honestly

[@secondnature4891]

Exactly if you want to see the best christians, go to a muslim country or any country where christianity is the minority

[@eturley7533]

I watched Silence, which was a movie inspired by the novel. It was written by Shūsaku Endō a Christian man from Japan. Even though it was historical fiction, I never truly realized how closed off Japan had been from Christianity. It was really interesting. It's not a lighthearted movie so, if you are interested prepare your heart. My sister college is in Japan, so we have many Japanese exchange students. I wonder if the Lord is preparing me to share the gospel to one of those students

[@saitoren4061]

The Catholic missionaries during Tokugawa period spoiled everything by misrepresenting Christianity.

[@rubemartur8239]

​@@saitoren4061 i wouldnt say so. If people accepted to die in same way as the Son of God, differently to those that accepted the current government leaders offers ("abandon christianity, have a wife and i spare your life") then they understood the way of the Gospel. Many shown their back to Christ but many saw an opportunity to die because of the Gospel.

[@DanteTing]

This is a great documentary. I wish you could have interviewed Orthodox Christians in Japan, as Orthodox Christianity has a very, very different perspective.

[@yakovmatityahu]

Love and Greetings and Prayers for all Japan Christians , from India...

[@Gashinshoutan2009]

I think the Catholic Japanese novelist / writer Shusaku Endo described that at first he thought of God as very foreign(originally had an image of a strict old testament God who punished or caused floods to eradicate immoral people) despite his mother being a Catholic. He describes that through a lot of doubt and struggles he found Jesus's image a more softer image with love and rediscovered and established his faith in God. One of his novel 'Silence' was made into a movie covering the prosecution of Christians in Japan.

[@lhyycious]

this documentary is beautifully made !!! not only the questions, but you chose def the right people from diff perspectives and even included some missionaries. idk why, probs it’s my hormones since i’m pregnant lol but It even brought me to tears when they shared the stories about how and why they became christian. brilliant job nobita !

[@HenriqueMartinsMusic]

Hello Nobita! Im from brazil o/ Im planning to live in Japan in 2 or 3 years, and as a Christian this video was very helpful!! Thank you so much, your videos are always great!

[@Kenji-topic-music]

I watched the whole thing and can say it is 100% worth your time . It is a great video and the fact that nobita was under no obligation to do this but did it out of sheer will Is truly amazing .

[@MeloraTan]

I truly agree with this some employers discourage or do not allow us to take a day off on Sunday for church service, the same thing happened to me during a job interview, I as a Chinese Christian in Malaysia, specially requested a day off on Sunday and I got rejected, who would have known God blessed me with a better job as a teacher rather than a mere cashier girl.

[@CarbibourNeil]

this is a powerful video, as someone who is a Christian who is planning to live in Japan, this is really helpful and I was really wondering what is the state of Christianity in Japan, thanks for this video!

[@TmHasuSnow]

Same!! I’m also a Christian planning to live in Japan. Glad to know I’m not alone 😁

[@reigenlucilfer6154]

greak work nobita, i really appreciate this. however, if there is one thing i can say is that i wish we got more insight from the catholic/orthodox perspective. you could get a catholic and orthodox priests to explain their respective branch. but either way, this alone is already a wonderful documentary with so much useful information. saying otherwise is like not appreciating the hardwork you put into this. thank you, nobita!

[@adaadjoh]

This video touched my soul. Thank you so much for releasing this!

[@rinzieronzie]

Hello Mr. Nobita! My husband and I have been watching your videos for a very long time. We are planning to do missions in a few years in Japan. When we eventually come to Japan we would love to do an interview of what it's like to be a Baptist Christian missionary in Japan if that is something that you are interested in. Keep on making amazing videos and God Bless you Mr. Nobita!

[@cozybutsad3876]

@NEXTしょう。。。 agreed I really hope Japan stays secular buddhist and Shinto I don’t want Japan to be christianized or even over westernized.

[@rinzieronzie]

@NEXTしょう。。。 The way that you think is exactly why I want to go. Thank you so much for your comment, it helped me understand the Japanese way of thinking even better! I do hope that you have a blessed day/ night.

[@veronicachow]

Brother Nobita, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. _"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."_ (Galatians 6:9) _"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace."_ (Numbers 6:24-26)

[@greenskies1291]

No matter what religion, skin colours, background, languages u speak, etc..... I accept u

[@greenskies1291]

@@User-oq9hc yeah, its very sad. Maybe one day we will start relizing that we are all 1.

[@ななみちあき-z9f]

@@User-oq9hc same I am a worship Satin

[@ungeimpfterrusslandtroll7155]

Only dummies with no standards think like that.

[@bitbit5598]

@@ungeimpfterrusslandtroll7155 The bible says love your neighbor and that only God has the right to judge - Ara ara, what an amateur~

[@ungeimpfterrusslandtroll7155]

@@bitbit5598 It's says but it also describes who my neighbour is and that it is not a synonym for "everybody" which people inlcuding most christians always ignore. The Bible does not say i have no right to judge, it say that first i have to clean up myself "then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye". It teaches here not to be a hypocrite when judging others.

[@DeuPKay]

American Christianity is very very different than Christianity in Europe too. The guy who was talking at the 30 minute mark was pointing out the difference in culture between Japan/America. Most modern missionaries are evangelical americans that are very loud and outgoing which can be off-putting to some europeans, and many Japanese.

[@DeuPKay]

@Manannan anam That's not true, there are all kinds of denominations in Japan, those you mentioned are just the most aggressive when it comes to recruitment. Also, why would there be missionaries in America lol

[@DeuPKay]

@NEXTしょう。。。 I guess that makes sense if you are a racist

[@DeuPKay]

@NEXTしょう。。。 I'm not American... See you can only think in division, very simple mind.

[@DeuPKay]

@NEXTしょう。。。 Buddhism isn't originally Japanese. But keep telling yourself you haven't been conquered already.

[@DeuPKay]

@Manannan anam I'll take that bet. How much you want to bet? Ill email you my paypal

[@TakumaMimura]

Anyone who gets the chance ought to visit the Yangwhajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery in Seoul. Among many of the missionaries buried there is a loan Japanese man named Gaichi Soda. He became a Christian after being rescued from dying the street by a Korean man who happened to be a Christian. Soda was so greatful that he became a Christian himself, moved to Korea and built many orphanages in the peninsula. I would encourage Japanese people to read his story, he was truly a special man.

[@beehavin]

these past years i have been exploring and reading up on shintoism. when i am in japan and visit shrines i pray as if i am talking to the christian God. somehow, visiting shrines gives me the utmost calm and internal peace. i am now a non practicing catholic and i have not been to church since ‘12 but doesn’t mean i forgot my christian principles. it has always lived in me no matter where i go or what i am going through. great piece BTW. good watch 👍

[@YahwehisGodandYeshuaisKingiamr]

be careful to not idolize the shrines

[@steapessanhu]

"Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take from it"