WEBNov 22, 2019 · But in Japan, Christians are a tiny minority. Unlike in neighboring South Korea, where some 29% of the population identify as Christians, in Japan the religion’s followers make up just 0.8%.

WEBNov 25, 2019 · Christianity first arrived in Japan in 1549, but was banned for some 250 years during the Edo period (1603–1868). A look at the history of the faith on the Japanese islands.

WEBJapanese Christianity today. Since World War II, the number of Japanese Christians has remained relatively stable. Japanese Christians are a religious minority, constituting about 1 million to 3 million persons. …

WEBMay 24, 2018 · As of December 31, 2016, the population of Christians in Japan numbered 1.9 million, according to a statistical study on religion released by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

WEBEven though the number of known Christians in Japan is in the millions, it’s only about 1% of the entire population that practices Christianity. There are some Christian customs that many still practice in Japan as well, …