Profile : Japan
Region: East Asia
Capital: Tokyo
Population: 127 million
Area: 377 801
GDP per capita: $33100.00
Religions: Shinto/Buddhist 83.9%, Christian 2%, Other 7.8%
Languages: Japanese
Description
Japan experienced a major economic slowdown starting in the 1990s following three decades of unprecedented growth. Unemployment has increased and the low birth rate and ageing population has reduced economic growth.
After little church growth for over a century a new openness has emerged after a series of disasters in the 1990s: the Kobe earthquake, economic meltdown, increasing rebelliousness of young people and the rise of anti-social and violent cults have provoked people to question Japanese value systems.
Over 80% of Japanese claim no personal religion but most follow the demands of ancestor-venerating Buddhism and the rituals of Shintoism. Only 10% of Japanese believe in the existence of a personal God.
Missionaries
- Brad and Michelle Jackson
- Dene and Rachel Hughes
- Karen Darda
- Kellie Nicholas
- Steven and Sandra Parsons
Prayer Points
- that God will raise up full-time gospel workers for churches and student ministries in Japan.
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Opportunities
| Ministry | Opportunity | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development and Caring | EFL Teacher (conversation) - Japan | EFL Teachers | Short term |
| Church Based Ministry | English Teacher - Japan | School Teachers | One year |
| Development and Caring | English Teacher - Japan - urgently needed | EFL Teachers | 3 months - 2 years |
| School Chaplain - Japan | School Teachers | long-term | |
| School Teachers - Japan | School Teachers | One year - Long term | |
| Student Ministry | Student worker - Japan | Student Ministry | Long term |
| Student Ministry | University Chaplain - Japan | Student Ministry | Long term |