On this page, you will find resources that we have found or others have created to help you go further and faster to effectively minster and serve in Japan. We cover a range of topics, but if there is something you are looking for but cannot find, please send us a message and let us know.
Table of Contents
- Podcast
- Books about being a missionary and Japanese Culture
- Articles on church planting, Ministry, and life in Japan
- Live YouTube Seminars about evangelism, Culture, and other Japanese things
- Resources from other people/groups
Podcast
We sometimes give updates and also talk about life and missionary work in Japan https://reachingjapan.com/category/podcast/
It is also available on majot podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc). Just search for “the Reaching Japan podcast” on your favorite podcast app.
Books about being a missionary and Japanese Culture
There are many good books out there, but these are some that we recommend for those planning to do ministry in Japan. https://reachingjapan.com/book-list/
Articles on church planting, Ministry, and life in Japan
Further resource articles are tagged “resources” on our website and can be viewed here: https://reachingjapan.com/category/resources/
Live Youtube Seminars about evangelism, Culture, and other Japanese things
https://www.youtube.com/@ReachingJapan/streams
We try to do a live seminar on Youtube and instagram once a month to discuss various topics about life, ministry, and culture in Japan.
Past topics include:
- What to know before you go: insights & questions for aspiring missionaries to Japan
- Stumbling blocks & barriers toward Christianity in Japan
- Crime, poverty and the no-so-glorious side of Japan
- Daily Life as a Missionary in Japan
You are welcome to jump on and listen, There is also a Q&A time at the end where we answer your questions. These can be found on our YouTube channel under the LIVE section.
Resources from other people/groups
YWAM Japan has great resources on taxes, and general life in Japan as a missionary. They also have an article about language learning that beginners may find helpful. You can navigate to all of those resources by going to their website here: https://docs.ywamjapan.org/docs/lifeinjapan/gettingsettled/