Yoron in Japan
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Yoron is a language that is related to Japanese. It has more tones and sounds than Japanese, making it very difficult for outsiders to learn.
The Yoron people live on an island near Okinawa.
Their island is a tourist destination for people who enjoy beaches, water sports and good weather. Many of the people there work with the tourist industry; an industry that is stronger there than in the other Japanese islands.
With such a small population, Yoron speakers are in the process of becoming more like the Japanese or the Taiwanese.
The Yoron people are adherents to a form of folk religion, that includes a complex mix of beliefs and practices of Buddhism, Taoism and ancestor veneration. Many also practice Shintoism like the Japanese.
The Yoron people need to hear that Jesus Christ offers them life to the full if they would just accept it!
Pray for workers to go to the Yoron people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their Savior.
Pray for networks of believing Yoron families and fellowships that will throw the doors open for others to follow Jesus.
Pray for the Lord to bless the families among the Yoron people with his presence and mercy.
Pray for believers among this people group to disciple others who will disciple still others.
Pray for Bible believing fellowships and churches among the Yoron people.
Scripture Prayers for the Yoron in Japan.
https://matcha-jp.com/en/3953
http://www.yoron.jp/kyouiku/common/UploadFileDsp.aspx?c_id=72&id=585&set_doc=1
https://travel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/guide/NTJtrv1198-en/
https://jpninfo.com/8243
https://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=7581
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/11/17/national/emperor-empress-visit-yoron-island-observe-illusory-sandbar/#.XGYMlS2ZNds
| Profile Source: Keith Carey |
| People Name General | Yoron |
| People Name in Country | Yoron |
| Population this Country | 900 |
| Population all Countries | 900 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| Alternate Names | |
| People ID | 16055 |
| ROP3 Code | 111093 |
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Asia, Northeast | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Location in Country | Kagoshima Prefecture, north central Okinawa, Yoron island. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Asia, Northeast |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Location in Country | Kagoshima Prefecture, north central Okinawa, Yoron island.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Language | Yoron (900 speakers) |
| Language Code | yox Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Yoron (900 speakers) |
| Language Code | yox Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Yoron |
Primary Language: Yoron
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
99.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
1.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican |
0.0 %
|
| Independent |
20.0 %
|
| Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
| Other Christian |
20.0 %
|
| Protestant |
35.0 %
|
| Roman Catholic |
25.0 %
|
