Firstly, Japan, at the end of 16th century, had the largest number of Christian that was not under European power. However, once Toyotomi Hideyoshi unified Japan, he saw Christianity as a tool of European conquest. read more
There is no more reason for there to be a lot of Christians in Japan than for there to be a lot of Buddhists or Hindus in America. Japan has two religions that co-exist. Buddhism and Shinto. read more
Japan can glory in their own eyes but not in God's eyes. You may think the Japanese have such great intellect, but God sees it as foolishness because not many are called by him and chosen. That's the bottom line of Why! Why there are so few Christians in Japan. Because God elected so few Christians in Japan. And he did so for a reason. read more