Nagasaki Oura Catholic Church ⛪ 長崎市の大浦天主堂 ⛪ Japan As It Truly Is
Oura Catholic Church was the oldest church in Japan and built by French missionaries in 1864. The original church was much smaller and the present structure was completed in 1879.
The first churches like this were not made for the Japanese, however. They were made after Japan was forced to open to more international trade, but before Japan's nationwide prohibition of Christianity was lifted. Foreigners could use the church but they were still forbidden to spread Christianity to the Japanese. In spite of that, some Japanese came out after about 250 years of going underground, and declared their religion. Many were arrested, persecuted and tortured. You can see where some were taken to, in Shimane, now the Maria Seido Chapel (Otome Toge Maria Chapel):
After international condemnation, in 1873 Japan finally allowed full religious freedom for all.
Today this is not used as a church any more, however. It's located right next to Glover Garden:
Oura Church is also knows an the Basilica of the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs of Japan.
Nagasaki, Japan: Chinese Sofukuji Temple and Christian Martyrs Shrine
In 1629, the Chinese residents of Nagasaki who made up 15% of the town's population constructed this Chinese temple with three gates. The most interesting sight inside is a giant cauldron used by temple monks to feed 3,000+ people each day during a famine.
A monument and museum stands on the site where 20 Japanese Christians and six European missionaries were tortured and crucified in front of a crowd in 1597. One of my favorite fiction books relating to Japan is Shogun which describes incidents referring to the first Martyrdom. I think Shogun is required reading for anyone before visiting Japan for more insight into that era.
NAGASAKI - Confucius Shrine
First built in 1893 by Chinese residents of Nagasaki with the support of the Qing Dynasty government, the shrine was designed to serve as a place of worship and learning for the Chinese community, and housed a Confucian sanctuary and primary school. The buildings were severely damaged by the atomic bomb explosion on August 9, 1945 and were not restored and opened to the public until September 1967. The shrine was extensively renovated in 1982. Standing outside the shrine are 72 statues representing the 72 followers of Confucius.
Today the land on which it stands is owned by the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo.
1-minuit animation on 'Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region' (in English)
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Otome Toge Maria Chapel - Christian Martyr Site, Tsuwano Shimane - 乙女峠マリア聖堂 - Japan As It Truly Is
The Maria Seido Chapel site was one of the saddest episodes in Japan's history, when many hidden Christians were tortured and killed between 1868 to 1873. About 3000 Christians in Urakami (Nagasaki) were arrested and divided into 21 groups to destroy their faith. One of these groups (153 people) was sent to Tsuwano, where they were thrown into icy ponds naked and had ice water poured on them to try to break their faith. When that failed, they were starved, giving the Christians only 2 rice balls a day and locked in 3' by 3' cages in the cold winter nights.
One of the most famous stories during this persecution was of one man named Yasutaro who was forced to be in a cage night after night in the winter cold, and says he saw visions of the Virgin Mary which gave him strength to continue. But in January 1869 after a heavy snowfall completely buried the cage, he was found dead inside. About 54 of the Christians renounced their faith due to the torture and persecution, and were immediately freed to live in a nearby village. But several still held sympathy for the remaining converts, and secretly managed to get food to them in the camp. In the end about 36 people were martyred, and those that survived the ordeal were returned to Urakami, Nagasaki.
The land is on a now defunct Buddhist temple, and was purchased by the Catholic Church in 1939. The chapel was constructed there in 1948.
At the start of the Christian persecution by the 3rd Shogun, Iemitsu, some estimate that about 300,000 Japanese converts existed in Japan. Today, about 1% of the population calls itself Christian, about evenly split between Catholicism and Protestantism.
Unfortunately also at the time of this video there was a lot of major construction work going on, but now it must look extremely nice. The cherry blossoms at the start of spring were also very beautiful.
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Japan Trip: Otome Toge Maria Seido Chapel Statue of Virgin Mary,Tsuwano, Shimane20
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The Otome Toge Maria Chapel (Otome Tōge Maria Seidō) was built in 1951 in memory of Christian martyr. At the beginning of Meiji Period (1868-1912). This small rustic chapel stands in the woods west of Tsuwano Station.
Christianity was prohibited in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867) but there are some Japanese Christians who continued to practice their religion secretly.
After the Meiji Restoration (1867), some of them made their belief public after, partly unknowing that the ban was still in place. These Christians, mostly from Nagasaki, were sent in groups to various parts of Japan to be persuaded to abandon their religion. One of these places was Tsuwano, where the Otome Toge Maria Chapel currently stands.
Torture ensued when persuasion tactics failed, and 36 of the Christians did not survive the ordeal owing to torture. There is a monument with a statue of Virgin Mary and a man in a cage beside the chapel, depicting the story of one of the Chirstians who was locked up and left in the cold, but stood steadfast because he reportedly saw the apparition of Virgin Mary every night.
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Admission: Free
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硫黄島 北観音 Iwo Jima North Goddess of Mercy (Kita Kannon)
A Buddhist Monument on the north side of Iwo Jima for Japanese soldiers who died during the war. It was dedicated in 1950 by the Iwo Jima Association.
Japan Travel: Otome Toge Maria Seido Chapel Tsuwano, Shimane 020
Japan Travel: Otome Toge Maria Seido Chapel Tsuwano, Shimane 020
The Otome Toge Maria Chapel (Otome Tōge Maria Seidō) was built in 1951 in memory of Christian martyr. At the beginning of Meiji Period (1868-1912). This small rustic chapel stands in the woods west of Tsuwano Station.
Christianity was prohibited in Japan during the Edo Period (1603-1867) but there are some Japanese Christians who continued to practice their religion secretly.
After the Meiji Restoration (1867), some of them made their belief public after, partly unknowing that the ban was still in place. These Christians, mostly from Nagasaki, were sent in groups to various parts of Japan to be persuaded to abandon their religion. One of these places was Tsuwano, where the Otome Toge Maria Chapel currently stands.
Torture ensued when persuasion tactics failed, and 36 of the Christians did not survive the ordeal owing to torture. There is a monument with a statue of Virgin Mary and a man in a cage beside the chapel, depicting the story of one of the Chirstians who was locked up and left in the cold, but stood steadfast because he reportedly saw the apparition of Virgin Mary every night.
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Christians at Tokyo Bible Conference Greet You!
Harvest Time Ministries is a Japanese effort for discipleship among committed evangelical Christians. They have an appreciation for Israel and the Jewish roots of the faith. They invited Messianic Jewish Teacher Mottel Baleston to conduct Bible teaching seminars in three cities in Japan in March 2015. This video shows believers greeting the speaker as the Tokyo meeting began.
Secret Christian
History of a hiding Christian in Japan.
Through a long period, their faith is mixed with Buddhism or Shintoism and serves as an original mixed religion.
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【公式】ULTRA HD 「多久聖廟 佐賀」 4K｜チーム４Ｋ
多久聖廟は佐賀県多久市にあり、江戸時代の宝永5年（1708）に、
多久を治めていた多久茂文が建てた孔子廟です。
聖廟には孔子像が安置され、
領民に「敬」の心を培わせるために祀られたといわれています。
建築様式は、禅宗様仏堂形式と呼ばれる我が国の代表的な建築様式ですが、
中国的な彫刻や文様が随所に見られることが特徴です。
現在は、国指定の重要文化財として大切に保全されています。
Taku-Seibyo” is Confucius Temple which is located in Taku city, Saga pref.
It was built at Edo period, 1708 by Shigefumi Taku who had governed Taku city.
It is said that the image of Confucius was placed in “Taku-Seibyo” and enshrined so as to teach sense of respect to citizens.
Its architectural style is traditional ones of Japan, but it is frequently used that sculptures and patterns of China.
Now, it is carefully conserved as important cultural properties of country designation.
多久聖庙位于佐贺县的多久市，在江户时代的宝永5年（1708），由治理了多久这片土地的多久茂文而修建的孔子庙。
在聖庙里放置了孔子像，其目的据说以培养民众［敬］之心。建筑样式是我国代表性建筑，禅宗样仏堂形式。特点是在随处都能见到中国样式的雕刻和纹路。现在作为国家指定的重要文化财产而受到保护。
多久聖廟는 사가현 多久시에 있는 에도 시대의 宝永5 년 (1708)에 多久을 다스리 던 多久茂文이 세운 공자묘입니다. 聖廟에는 孔子상이 안치되어 영민에 '경 (敬)'의 마음을 배양하기 위해 모셔진 것으로 알려져 있습니다. 건축 양식은 선종 님 불당 형식으로 불리는 우리나라의 대표적인 건축 양식이지만 중국적인 조각과 문양이 곳곳에 보이는 것이 특징입니다. 현재는 국가 지정 중요 문화재로서 소중히 보존되어 있습니다.
Confucius Stature at Yushima-Seido (100723Fr-1418)
Walking over and having a look at the Confucius statue within the Yushima-Seido grounds.
湯島聖堂の孔子 東京
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Mary holding Kannon during play
Kannon during play
多久聖廟[Hi-res/4K SAGA]Taku Confucian Temple
多久聖廟
国の重要文化財である孔子を祀る多久聖廟。禅宗様仏堂形式と呼ばれる我が国の代表的な建築様式ですが、彫刻や文様で中国的な雰囲気を出しています。春と秋の年２回、孔子と四配を祀る伝統行事「釈菜」が行われています。
Taku Confucian Temple
This temple was built to worship the Chinese saint Confucius and designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The temple has Zen Sect Buddhist format and features Chinese-style of carvings and patterns inside. It also features status of Confucius and four guardians. Seikisai festival in spring and autumn is performed faithfully in accordance with the old ways.
Southeast Asia Backpacking Drone Scenes
Montage of (mostly drone) clips from my 4 months in Asia
Countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, Korea
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Tokyo spiritual spot Yushima Seidu 湯島聖堂128 孔子像,Confucius
Tokyo spiritual spot Yushima Seidu 湯島聖堂
Confucius statue of the world's largest from Taiwan台湾から贈られた世界最大の孔子像
IN 1691 Yushima Seidu,Yushima Cathedral was built Genroku era Edo shogunate,
by 5 Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi.
This is normally used in the Confucius Temple.
Located in the forest of the right hand out from Ochanomizu Station,
Hijiribashi exit of JR Chuo Line, cross the Hijiribashi,
It is the land of school education originated in Japan.
Meiji Restoration, it became the basis for the various University.
Confucian Temple - Wen Miao - 1 of 5
Terry and I stopped by the Confucian Temple that's located in the old city. If you have your student ID it only costs 5 yuan and comes with a free guided tour! Of course the tour guide will make sure you spend some time in the gift shop where everything (I have my doubts) is made by starving students that study at the Temple. Overall, it was a nice little getaway in the heart of the city.
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