Prayer points, stats and fun facts
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PRAY FOR JAPAN
7 Prayers for Reaching Japan including the work of Matthew 13:23 Ministries
That every Japanese person can hear the Gospel via digital media: We pray Habakkuk 2:14, that Japan will be filled with the knowledge of the Glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea
That 500,000 Japanese people make professions of faith in Jesus as their Savior after hearing the Gospel explained clearly via digital media
For 1,000 churches to be trained in sharing the Gospel, in launching a sports ministry, in practicing digital evangelism, or in other “abundant seed sowing” ministries for creatively working the harvest
That 1,000 churches are trained to show God’s love in practical ways and to disciple new believers via Biblical Counseling
For a movement in Japan where everyday Japanese Christians begin sharing God’s love and the Gospel with their realm of influence (and that it is no longer seen as rude or the work of the pastor alone), thereby resulting in 500,000 newly mobilized workers for the harvest in Japan
That God attracts, empowers, guides, inspires, and protects the ministry co-laborers who join Matthew 13:23 Ministries for the work of the harvest in Japan
That everything we do organizationally is accomplished for God’s glory and the building up of His Kingdom in Japan, and that it is led by God himself through the work of the Holy Spirit
💒 Wedding Trend
Despite less than 1% of the population being Christian, 60–70% of Japanese weddings are Christian-style “White Weddings.”
🎓 Education & Influence
Christian missionaries founded major universities like Sophia and ICU, and 1 in 10 Japanese people has attended a Christian-affiliated school.
🕊️ Hidden History
Christianity was banned for over 250 years, forcing Hidden Christians (Kakure Kirishitan) to disguise their faith to survive.
🎄 Christmas Legend
A local legend in Shingo village claims Jesus fled to Japan and lived there—his supposed grave is now a tourist site.
Aging Pastors in Japan
% of Pastors by Age
70+ = ~50%
60+ = >71%
50+ = >89%
Age
Declining Chrisitan #s
The number of Christians in Japan declined by roughly 35% in the last decade.
The Good News:
Revival Stirring Again with Your Support
Professions of Faith: Tens of thousands of lives given to Jesus through our digital evangelism and ministry training work.
Baptisms: Hundreds of baptisms
Seeds Sewn: 20M+ views of digital "seeds" sewn online. 500K+ full gospel shares.
Workers Trained: Hundreds of lay believers, Pastors and Church leaders trained.
Bible Studies Started: Scores of Bible studies started throughout Japan.
FACTS AND STATS JAPAN
CULTURE - FUN - FAITH
Over 300 varieties. Peak bloom season - between late March and early April. The Sakura is the unofficial flower of Japan.
Anime & Manga Capital of the World
Akihabara (Akiba) is Tokyo’s iconic anime and manga district and the global center of otaku culture, famous for anime, manga, games, electronics, and themed cafés.
Japanese people work the longest hour of any nation.
Pet Heaven: There are more pets (cats and dogs) than children under the age of 15 in Japan.
Disposable Chopsticks Annual Usage: ~20–24 billion pairs (185-200 per person).
KFC Christmas: It’s so popular that the "Christmas Party Barrel" must be ordered weeks in advance.
Vending Kingdom: ~4 million vending machines across the country (1 for every 30 people).
