When I was living in Japan I was shocked to learn that many Japanese "celebrate" Christmas but that they had no idea that Christmas was a Christian holiday.
I'm a Japanese Christian and I highly doubt that 62% are atheist. Most Japanese people do believe in god or some kind of higher power cuz that is part of our culture. but many Japanese people think religion is kinda scary and sketchy (some cults did really bad things in Japan) so they don't wanna be religious.
I was amazed to know that only 3% were shintoists! I hope they stay true to their years old original culture and religion! It's good to see other countries in their ancient traditional ways!🇮🇳❤🇯🇵
I didn't think many Japanese were actually atheist. I thought most were just non religious but not necessarily atheist. I seem to recall a study showing many did believe in a higher power or were simply open to the idea making them theists and agnostics.
I am a Christian, to be specific a Catholic. Knowing about history, and how Christianity once was spreading like wild fire in Japan before it’s unfortunate ban, it would’ve been really cool to see what Japan’s religious demographics would’ve been like now.
To be honest, Christian-esque wedding ceremony in Japan isn't true Christian wedding by faithful Christian standard because the priest is just MC in priest tunic, and the couple aren't baptized. To be valid Christian marriage, the ceremony should be held by true Priest and at the least one of the couple should be baptized as Christian.
Christmas is very festive in Sri Lanka as well. But, Christian population is just 7-8%. Christian culture was expanded to Asia during the European colonial rule. Most of the Asian countries have Christian European cultural influence eventhough they do not follow Christianity specifically. Back then, Sri Lankan buddhists also had their weddings in European style like japanese do. But now, old cultures are visible with few modifications.
I hope more Japanese people will get to know about Jesus Christ more, it's a very fulfilling and loving and truthful relationship
When I was living in Japan I was shocked to learn that many Japanese "celebrate" Christmas but that they had no idea that Christmas was a Christian holiday.
I hope more Japanese people will open there Hearts for Jesus Christ Amen
I'm a Japanese Christian and I highly doubt that 62% are atheist. Most Japanese people do believe in god or some kind of higher power cuz that is part of our culture. but many Japanese people think religion is kinda scary and sketchy (some cults did really bad things in Japan) so they don't wanna be religious.
Interestingly, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the two cities to be hit with atomic bombs during WW2, were the most Christian cities in Japan at the time.
I pray for the Japanese people get known to Jesus christ, the only way to GOD and the only way to eternal life in paradise
believing and following Jesus Christ is not a religion but its faith' Religion is man made' Christ is a relationship in faith.
God Bless Japan and the people 😊🙏
Still love Japanese traditions, food, and culture etc. I would love to visit Japan before I die
I was amazed to know that only 3% were shintoists! I hope they stay true to their years old original culture and religion! It's good to see other countries in their ancient traditional ways!🇮🇳❤🇯🇵
天におられる私たちの父よ、あなたの御名をあがめます。あなたの王国が来ます。この日、私たちの毎日のパンを与えてください。私たちを誘惑に陥らせず、悪から救い出してください、アーメン。
May God bless Japan. In The Name Of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amén 🙏🏼❤️🔥
Japanese people celebrate Christmas, Valentines Day and Halloween because of a trend
I didn't think many Japanese were actually atheist. I thought most were just non religious but not necessarily atheist. I seem to recall a study showing many did believe in a higher power or were simply open to the idea making them theists and agnostics.
i'm a Chinese Christian, really hope that more Japanese could become Christians...
It's sad how shinto weddings are getting less popular, bc their traditional customs are so beautiful
You don't need to be a Christian to celebrate Christmas, Valentine's day, Halloween, etc. I celevrate those events too as an atheist.
I am a Christian, to be specific a Catholic. Knowing about history, and how Christianity once was spreading like wild fire in Japan before it’s unfortunate ban, it would’ve been really cool to see what Japan’s religious demographics would’ve been like now.
To be honest, Christian-esque wedding ceremony in Japan isn't true Christian wedding by faithful Christian standard because the priest is just MC in priest tunic, and the couple aren't baptized. To be valid Christian marriage, the ceremony should be held by true Priest and at the least one of the couple should be baptized as Christian.
Christmas is very festive in Sri Lanka as well. But, Christian population is just 7-8%. Christian culture was expanded to Asia during the European colonial rule. Most of the Asian countries have Christian European cultural influence eventhough they do not follow Christianity specifically. Back then, Sri Lankan buddhists also had their weddings in European style like japanese do. But now, old cultures are visible with few modifications.