Japan has become one of the world’s biggest hotspots for tourism since the country reopened its borders for tourists following the pandemic. In 2024, Japan set a new record for inbound tourists, reaching nearly 37 million. That’s the population of Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama combined! In fact, so many tourists have been pouring into the country that many local governments have been forced to get creative to deal with overtourism. Some locations have begun to impose high entrance fees in an attempt to mitigate the excessive numbers of visitors they are receiving. In another case, a literal wall was built to prevent tourists from crowding in problematic areas to…
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Evangelism In Japan: The Obstacle Double Punch
Anyone who has done evangelistic work in Japan for any length of time knows it is a challenging field. I’ve known of missionaries in other fields who find incredible success, baptizing hundreds over the course of a decade. Meanwhile, in Japan, making 10-20 disciples over the same amount of time could be considered a significant success. Why such a huge difference? Why is mission work in Japan so much slower than in some other places? From my experience, I would say there are two particular issues that form a kind of double punch on potential followers, making it difficult for them to commit to following Christ. Left Jab: Religious Worldview…
