Vietnamese People in Japan
Sep 10, 2026
A young Japanese man who studied Vietnamese as an undergraduate was sent by his company to work in Ho Chi Minh City. Almost 50 years
A young Japanese man who studied Vietnamese as an undergraduate was sent by his company to work in Ho Chi Minh City. Almost 50 years
Serving overseas reshapes family life in unexpected ways. Working with OMF in Japan since 2017, John Timothy shares his experience of fatherhood in cross-cultural ministry
I’m Adam and I’ve been based in Hirosaki in rural Japan for nearly three years. Alongside language learning I fulfil many other roles in Japan
Beyond the picture postcard perfection, there are real gospel needs. 126 million people, approximately 0.5% Christian. Thousands of towns with no church. We’re talking about Japan.
On Rob’s first day as the director of a local charity in East Asia, he could not have imagined what would happen in the next
Resourcing and sending cross-cultural workers to Japan continues to be a necessary part of God’s global plan. For many years now, the Lord has also
Me: ‘Hinata*, did you know any Christians when you were in Japan?’ Hinata: ‘No, I never met any Christians when I was in Japan’. While
Are you keen to learn more about Japan? There are many resources out there to help you find out more. We’ve put together a list
When a new OMF worker arrives in Japan– somewhere they have prayed and dreamt about– the reality sets in. Far from their friends and family,
Chris Pain, Japan Field Director, gives us an update on what has happened since OMF Japan published the results of their research ‘Church Planting and
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