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Miyako Ryukyuan in Japan
mee-YAH-koh ree-YOO-kyoo-un
During the early 1400s, the Miyako Ryukyuan had their own kingdom. The powerful empires of both China and Japan had an interest in taking control. The Japanese proved more adept, and the islands became a part of the Japanese Empire. The traditional religion of the Miyako Ryukyuan was a version of shamanism with women as the shamans. During the 1920s, Shintoism and Buddhism vied for prominence, and today the Ryukyuan adhere to a mixture of the two, blended with traditional shamanism.
Ministry Obstacles
Their beliefs leave no room for a powerful Savior who can save them from sin and death.
Outreach Ideas
The Ryukyuan may be attracted by the God who calls them to belong, the one who is always with them and will never leave them.
Scripture Focus
"You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God." Isaiah 62:3
Scripture Prayer
Pray for this blessing to come to today’s people group.
Prayer Focus
Pray that Ryukyuan believers may find opportunities to spread the gospel in their own communities and among their own people. Pray for a rapid growth of disciples among the Ryukyuan who will be sound in doctrine and fervent in love. Pray that they would discover the dignity of belonging to the King of kings.
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| People Name: |
Miyako Ryukyuan |
| Pronunciation: |
mee-YAH-koh ree-YOO-kyoo-un |
| Country: |
Japan |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
64,000 |
| World Population: |
64,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Miyako |
| Primary Religion: |
Buddhism |
| Scripture: |
Unspecified |
| Online Audio NT: |
No |
| Jesus Film: |
No |
| Audio Recordings: |
No |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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