Even in the harsh desert, a sense of peace can grow
“If I didn’t believe in God, I would be dead many times over,” shares Misako...
Category: News Article
Translated from Japanese articles published in Christian Shimbun.
The sustainability of the church—despite it all, churches must survive
Decreasing population, declining birthrate, an aging population, a society with high mortality—these truths have of...
Masahiro Watanabe, painter of Paris scenery for 39 years
Having lived in Paris for 39 years and devoted himself to painting its scenery, Christian...
Hope for women with unexpected pregnancies
Chiisana Inochi no Doa (Door for a Little Life or DFLL) opens its doors 24 hours...
70th anniversary hi-b.a. conference
Vision for all 47 prefectures Two missionaries, Ken Clark and John Meyer, started hi-b.a. Japan...
Tim Selander and broadcasting evangelism in Japan
Contrary to his plan to work in Japan for only two years, Tim Selander has...
50 years of Lifeline in Japan
Inochi no Denwa, or Lifeline, was established in Tokyo on October 1, 1971 and in...
Online prayer meeting on the eve of Tokyo 2020 saturates Japan with prayers
On July 22, 2021 on the eve of the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Japan International...
Jiyu Gakuen celebrates its 100th anniversary
These days, where sustainability is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, Jiyu Gakuen is getting...
76th anniversary of the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki: memorial services
Seventy-six years have passed since atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Memorial services...
We should be aware of the reality of immigration detainees
On March 10th, a Zoom meeting addressing the issues facing foreign residents was held by...
Great East Japan Earthquake memorial live broadcast
A special memorial show called “Love and Hope Concert—Never Forget 3.11” was broadcast online on...
YouTuber shares God’s love with those considering suicide
“When I found out that many people die by suicide in Japan, I wanted to...
Gospel to Okinawa
Gospel to Okinawa (GTO), a ministry designed to support church leaders, is gaining recognition. It’s...
Small groups as a key to missions in Japan
Three organizations joined forces to host a small-group online seminar on October 10, 2020. Seisho...
Opening the Bible Channel BRIDGE to the public
In order to set up a platform for Japanese churches, the Pacific Broadcasting Association (PBA,...
Japanese video for “The Blessing” released
In 2020, a song called “The Blessing” swept the world. The lyrics of the song...
People with visual impairment and the pandemic
Challenges and opportunities While COVID-19 was spreading in Japan, especially in the Tokyo metropolitan district,...
Table tennis mission for children
Table tennis is a very accessible sport—you just need a table and a small space. Well-known players such as Ai Fukuhara (“Ai-chan”; now retired), Mima Itō, and Tomokazu Harimoto have greatly helped to increase the sport’s popularity among Japanese youth.