Japan Answers 12: How are Christians treated in Japan?

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In this episode of Japan answers I am answering the question: how are Christians treated in Japan. When Japanese people see westerners they automatically assume that they are Christian. Japanese people are not deeply religious. Society here in Japan is based on Buddhism, but I would say most people here are superficial Buddhists. Japanese people seem to be very open to learning and discovering new things. Unlike people from some religions, Japanese people do not seem to be particularly judgmental about other religions. Many Japanese people are curious about other cultures including those cultures' religions such as Christianity. Here in Kobe, Japan we have a Christian community and many Christian churches. It is my opinion that, overall, Christians are received very well here in Japan.

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[kayanomae]

You are such a keen observer!

私が生まれて20代のはじめまですんでいた日本では、お葬式、結­婚式やお祭り以外では宗教に関連した行事には参加をしたことがあ­りませんでした。だから貴方が説明されてる日本人は仏教を信じて­も実際にはそんなに宗教には活動的ではないということは、真実で­鋭い目で観察されたヴィデオだと思ってます。大変興味あるヴィデ­オありがとうございました。

[japanascope]

@kayanomae ”to not be religiously active” は宗教には活動的ではないというね。学びました。ありがとう。日­本人だけでなくキリスト教には活動的ではないアメリカ人も多いと­思います。Not only Japanese, but there are a lot "Christians" in America who don't practice Christianity actively as well.

[TheTheDKdaniel]

pyro sent me by sent me i mean he liked the video :)

[TimeManInJail]

KARMA POINTS!!!

real note - Buddhism is peculiar since its different to many religion, its has lots of freedom and no specific requirement. There were debate in if its a religion at all.

[DudeRicky0253]

@RosePearlCameo oh, well thanks for the reply :)

[RosePearlCameo]

@DudeRicky0253 you will find really small churches here in Japan, its weird i see churches even in the mountain area (i seen a cross on the top of the steeple)&everytime i have gone on a drive w/my husband to different areas of Japan i spot a church somewhere & there is a church in just a 3 minute walk from my apartment. i was suprised to hear about Tokyo Woman's Christian University. So i guess there are a few even though its a really small amount.

[RosePearlCameo]

@rainbowrants i met a korean guy from korea who did the same he had his christian name&korean name i forgot what he called himself in english i think it was paul or something like that but i dont see why he needed another name for himself

[rainbowrants]

My experiance is that some christian people in Japan,,,have STRANGE views. One of my students has a English name, but hes japanese. When I asked why she named him micheal, she said its a christian name.... I though it was really strange, sure theres names of people who are named micheal and christian, maybe in the bible too. but its a English name, not a 'christian' name. And the kid was also learning english because 'he is christian'. which i though was strange to learn a language for religion.

[ArtVandalay1984]

@sheltv100 Difference between Shintoism and Theravada?

[sheltv100]

Japanese Budhists are not as nice and genuine as Thai Budhists.

[tuluminous]

@japanascope Where does Shinto fit in your understanding of the Japanese?

[TK931112]

全ての宗教の基だと思います。八百万の神です。戦後アメリカは、­キリスト教に改宗させようとしましたが、成功しませんでした。



[DudeRicky0253]

Nice to know that there are some Christians in Japan at least ^_^

[smyttins07]

@TheTheDKdaniel You watch pyro videos aswel?! Here have a Merit Token my good friend..