Catholic Life in Japan
Why Christmas in Japan Feels So Different — Between the Church and the Streets —New!!

Christmas begins the moment Halloween ends In Japan, Christmas seems to begin almost immediately after Hallowe […]

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Rosaries in Silver ThreadNew!!

I recently found a silver waxed cord with delicate sparkles and decided to try making a rosary with it. Though […]

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

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

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A Prayer of Protection — Quiet Flame

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A Prayer of Protection — Shield

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 […]

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Veni Creator Spiritus Rosary

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 […]

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Alma Redemptoris Mater Rosary