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Japanese Anglicans among those opposing new US military base

Okinawa Christian Council Committee statement cautions against use of force to ensure peace

07 May 2015

Japan: Bishop tells of kamikaze pilot training in WWII

It took the country’s near-death for Paul Nakamura to find religion and become a priest.

26 January 2015

Churches in Japan are witnesses of peace and justice

[WCC] “Churches in Japan are true witnesses of Jesus Christ through their words and deeds" - the Revd Dr Olav Fykse Tveit.

15 December 2014

Faith communities urged to affirm Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution

[WCC] An inter-religious conference has called for action to protect Article 9 which outlaws war as a means for Japan to resolve international disputes.

08 December 2014

30th Anniversary of Korea-Japan Anglican Mission Partnership

The Japanese and Korean Anglican Churches, which began official partnership in 1984, celebrated their 30th anniversary from 20th to 23rd October this year on Jeju Island, Korea.

08 December 2014

International makeover for Anglican University after Japanese government project

A CUAC member has been selected to be part of a project to make Japanese education institutions more international

03 October 2014

Expressions of solidarity on International Memorial Day for "comfort women"

Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri, associate and acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), has expressed solidarity with those seeking justice for women who suffered from sexual slavery imposed by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.

14 August 2014

WCC President Met with Chief Cabinet Secretary of the Japanese Government

The World Council of Churches (WCC) President for Asia, Rev. Dr Sang Chang, met in Tokyo with the Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, on 4 August

06 August 2014

Lessons of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings still need to be applied seven decades later

It was nearly 70 years ago on August 6 and 9, 1945 that the atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

05 August 2014

Anglicans, Episcopalians from five continents on WCC’s governing body

Fifteen Anglicans and Episcopalians from countries including Burundi, Japan and Melanesia are in Geneva for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee.

03 July 2014