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Catholic Life in Japan
When Easter Starts Looking Like Just Another Spring EventNew!!

A Small Concern from a Catholic in JapanChristmas in Japan — we are used to it In Japan, Christmas has long be […]

Catholic Life in Japan
Where Is God in Japan?

The Quiet Sense of the Sacred in Everyday Life “Japanese people don’t think much about God” Some years ago, I […]

Catholic Life in Japan
Tolerance Without Belief?

The Curious Way Religion Is Lived in Japan Japan is often described as a country that is very tolerant of reli […]

Behind the Rosaries
Why I Started Making Rosaries

The beginning was very simple The reason I began making rosaries was surprisingly simple. One day, I wanted to […]

Catholic Life in Japan
Being Catholic in Japan: Adult Conversion and Family Expectations

Catholics as a Minority in Japan Christians are a minority in Japan.Among them, Catholics are an even smaller […]

Behind the Rosaries
Designing Rosaries Inspired by Prayer and Gregorian Chant

The rosaries I create often begin with a small image of prayer — sometimes born from Gregorian chant, sometime […]