Christianity in Japan began when Francis Xavier came to Hirado in 1550. So why did Francis Xavier come to Hirado? Hirado was the Japan’s first trade route between Portugal and China. Takanobu Matsuura, the lord of Hirado, welcomed the arrival of Portuguese ships and gave permission for Francisco Xavier spreading Christianity in Japan, whom the Portuguese revered. This is the history of the beginning of Christianity in Japan.

The beginning of Japanese Christianity i…の続きを読む

  Japan’s indigenous religion is Shinto. It is an ethnic religion that has continued from Japan’s ancient times to the present day, and has permeated all aspects of Japanese life and culture, and has the energy to accept foreign cultures including religions and transform them into a Japanese style.       Unlike many religions, it has no founder or scripture, and is based on the idea that God resides in all things. It is an animistic, ancestral spirit-worshipping folk religion that focuses on myths, eight million gods, nature and natural phenomena.   Japanese Buddhism was introduced through China in the 5th century and is a religion that has now been incorporated into Japanese life along with Shinto.   What surprises many foreigners is that Japanese people visit shrines and temples. The reason is that there are two religions in Japan. Shinto and Buddhism have influenced each other over many years and have become integrated into Japanese life. Japanese people worship an idol called Hotoke and are in awe of an invisible being called Kami. I don’t find it strange that I go to Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. ”   Dec. 25, 2023   

Japanese Religion…の続きを読む

  Customer : International Christian University Country of customer : Canada, Pakistan, Vietnam   Number of participant : 5 persons Schedule : November 29 to December 01, 2023  Where to visit   ・Nov. 29 : Arrive at Fukuoka, exploring Dazaifu and Fukuoka, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 30 : Exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Dec. 01 : Transfer to Beppu, stay in Beppu Transportation : Private vehicle English speaking guide                

3 days Study tour for ICU from November…の続きを読む

  Number of participant : 6 persons Schedule : November 18 to 24, 2023  Where to visit   ・Nov. 18 : Arrive at Fukuoka, exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Nov. 19 : Exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Nov. 20 : Exloring Shimabara and Unzen, stay in Unzen ・Nov. 21 : Exploring Amakusa, stay in Amakusa ・Nov. 22 : Exploring Kumamoto, stay in Kumamoto ・Nov. 23 : Exploring Aso, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 24 : Exploring Fukuoka and Itoshima, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 25 : Back to home  Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver     What our Customer have to say We would like to express our appreciation to Mr Masa and yourself for masterfully organizing the ground tour for us. We saw the sites where the Christians and Hidden Christians were persecuted, the monastery and church established by St Kolbe when he was in Nagasaki in 1930 to 1936, and Nyokodo, the small hut where Dr Takashi Nagai lived after the war; as well as other sites too numerous to mention. All the sites which we visited had their own story to tell and we were very moved, touched and enriched by the experience. Thanks for arranging the accommodation which included a ryokan with built-in onsen, and fabulous kaiseki dinners. We enjoyed staying at these establishments. Mr Taniguichi, our …

8-Day Christian Pilgrimage Tour for Mala…の続きを読む

  Country of customer : Malaysia   Number of participant : 6 persons Schedule : November 18 to 24, 2023  Where to visit   ・Nov. 18 : Arrive at Fukuoka, exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Nov. 19 : Exploring Nagasaki, stay in Nagasaki ・Nov. 20 : Exloring Shimabara and Unzen, stay in Unzen ・Nov. 21 : Exploring Amakusa, stay in Amakusa ・Nov. 22 : Exploring Kumamoto, stay in Kumamoto ・Nov. 23 : Exploring Aso, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 24 : Exploring Fukuoka and Itoshima, stay in Fukuoka ・Nov. 25 : Back to home  Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver                         What our Customer have to say   We would like to express our appreciation to Mr Masa and yourself for masterfully organizing the ground tour for us. We saw the sites where the Christians and Hidden Christians were persecuted, the monastery and church established by St Kolbe when he was in Nagasaki in 1930 to 1936, and Nyokodo, the small hut where Dr Takashi Nagai lived after the war; as well as other sites too numerous to mention. All the sites which we visited had their own story to tell and we were very moved, touched and enriched by the experience. Thanks for arranging the accommodation which included a ryokan …

8 days Kyushu tour in November…の続きを読む

Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese multi-course meal and is served at Japanese style accommodation as dinner or at high-class Japanese restaurants.   Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner made up of dozens of small dishes with different tastes and textures. It is considered the most refined form of washoku (Japanese cuisine), which was designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.     With fresh seasonal ingredients and delicious flavor combinations that are carefully selected and beautifully presented to you, kaiseki is definitely a must-try for anyone visiting Japan.   May 06, 2022

Kaiseki / the ultimate Japanese dining…の続きを読む

  This is the model plan for making your customized tour.   The tour visits Christian Pilgrimage sites in Sotome and Nagasaki while introducing the following: How did Japan, whose main religion is Shinto, accept Christianity? Why did Christianity spread in and around Nagasaki? Why did Japan ban Christianity even though once accepted it? How did Christians continue their faith during the ban period? What kind of oppression and martyrdom took place during the ban on Christianity?     The customized tour is planned as per the following. 1) The tour starts from Fukuoka   2) Private vehicle is utilized as per number of person   ・less than 7 persons : chartered taxi with English speaking driver   ・more than 8 persons : chartered bus with Japanese speaking driver,        English speaking tour guide navigates the tour 3) Meals ：Japanese cuisines, local specialities                                                                                                                   Make an Enquiry              Tour Price To be quoted as per customer’s conditions mentioned above.     Itinerary      …

Nagasaki Pilgrimage one-day tour…の続きを読む