In 1884 264 Japanese citizens lived in Japan. The majority were professionals and students. In an effort to modernize Japan students were also sent to the United Kingdom to study. Throughout World War II some Japanese migrated to the United Kingdom. In the 1960s a larger wave of Japanese migrated to Britain. The main reason for this migration was business. Lower airfares have also attracted more Japanese students to attend universities.
Japanese businessmen can be found throughout the UK. Japanese students can be found on university campuses such as Cambridge and Oxford. Most live in either homes or dormitories in or around school or work.
Around 12,000 of the Japanese residents of Britain speak primarily Japanese. The Japanese assimilate into culture well, but remain proud of their culture. Since most are businessmen or students their lives are filled with work or study. Leisure time is spent experiencing the local culture.
Most Japanese are Buddhist and Shinto by tradition. There is also a strong lean toward materialism. Japanese will celebrate the Buddhist and Shinto holidays and participate in Buddhist or Shinto ceremonies. Everyday practice is driven by materialism or folk beliefs. The oldest son inherits the family shrine and it is placed somewhere in the Japanese home. Various gods and idols may be worshipped depending upon the person. Materialism and happiness in this life motivate the Japanese, while religion is an opportunity to keep in touch with tradition. There is also a small population of Japanese Christians, many of who become Christians when they study or work abroad.
Japanese businessmen and students are away from home. Among the greatest needs of Japanese living in Japan are friendships in the new culture.
Japanese businessmen may work abroad while their families stay behind in Japan. Strong communication is needed to keep the family unit intact.
Pray that God would bring strong Christian friendships into Japanese businessmen and students lives.
Pray for the Japanese businessmen who work away from their families.
Pray that communication would remain strong with their families in Japan.
Pray that the Japanese businessmen and students would have the opportunity to hear and see the Gospel lived out in everyday life.
Pray that the Japanese businessmen and students would have open hearts to receive the Gospel.
Scripture Prayers for the Japanese in United Kingdom.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_in_the_United_Kingdom
Profile Source: Rachel Routt |
People Name General | Japanese |
People Name in Country | Japanese |
Pronunciation |
jae-puh-NEEZ
|
Alternate Names | Ko; Nihonjin; Nikkei; Wa; Wajin; Yamato; जपानीस |
Population this Country | 24,000 |
Population all Countries | 119,869,000 |
Total Countries | 48 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 12322 |
ROP3 Code | 104189 |
ROP25 Code | 303334 |
ROP25 Name | Japanese |
Country | United Kingdom | ||
Region | Europe, Western | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | United Kingdom |
Region | Europe, Western |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
58.50 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.50 %) |
1.50 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
24.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
16.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Japanese (24,000 speakers) |
Language Code | jpn Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Japanese (24,000 speakers) |
Language Code | jpn Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Japanese |
Primary Language: Japanese
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1837-1992) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1879-1993) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1883-2018) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | N-Y-C - Pixabay |
Profile Source | Rachel Routt |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |