christianity
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Christianity in Japan | One of Japanese Religions
Did you ever wonder how Christianity ended up in Japan? And why are church weddings and Christmas so popular in Japan while only a small minority of the population is Christian? Let us answer these questions and more!
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A Spectacular Japanese Festival at the end of the year
Learn more about Japan’s traditions surrounding the end of the year, and find out how to have a good NYE in Tokyo!
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Japanese Religious Culture with a focus on Shintoism and Buddhism
Japan has two main religions, Shinto and Buddhism. Although many people claim to have no particular belief, most participate in both Shinto and Buddhist customs and rituals.
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Church of the Light | Osaka Travel Guide
If you are interested in Japanese architecture, Tadao Ando might ring a bell for you. He designed the Church of the Light in Osaka, an interesting work of contemporary architecture in Japan.
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Monument For The 26 Martyrs | Clash of Japanese Culture and Christianity
Around 1549, Christian missionaries started arriving in Japan. They usually came from countries such as Spain and Portugal, and their objective was to spread the word of the church.
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Nagasaki City | A city that connects the world and Japan
The city of Nagasaki is especially known for having been bombed with an atomic bomb during WW2. This fact overshadows its long history as an ancient point of contact with the Portuguese and the Dutch.
