“I wonder if Jesus is calling me to be His friend, although I am Buddhist?” writes one FEBA Japan listener. At the heart of this message lies the conundrum many Japanese face when confronted with the Good News: how to embrace a way of thinking that goes against their very culture.
Christianity in Japan
Christianity has been in Japan since the 16 century. In 1549, a Jesuit priest called Francis Xavier brought the Gospel into the country and initially found great success. When he departed a few years later, he left at least 2000 Christians behind. However, the new religion did not sit well
