Peruvian in Japan
Photo Source:
Rachel Schofield
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| People Name: | Peruvian |
| Country: | Japan |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 105,000 |
| World Population: | 26,384,600 |
| Primary Language: | Spanish |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 95.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 14.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Hispanic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
What is now Peru was part of the Spanish Empire from the 1500s until their independence in 1821. Their culture blends those of the Spaniards, Africans, and the various Amerindian groups of their part of South America. The Incan Empire lasted from 1438 till the Spaniards conquered it in 1532.
The vast majority of Peruvians live in Peru, but there is also a diaspora in several countries including Japan. In the 1990s, Japan encouraged people of Japanese descent to return to Japan. Some of them who had been in Peru for decades returned.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Peruvian cuisine includes seafood dishes such as ceviche, which fits in with the fish-rich dishes of Japan.
Peruvians in Japan enjoy soccer, and both genders play this sport.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Peruvians are usually Roman Catholic like most Latin Americans, but many are Evangelical. They can become a great mission force no matter where they live.
What Are Their Needs?
Christians, whether Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, need the Holy Spirit to awaken their hearts to Jesus Christ's centrality. They need a close relationship with the Lord of Lords.
Prayer Points
Pray for revival in Peruvian churches, be they Roman Catholic or Protestant.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw Peruvians closer to Christ.
Pray for Peruvians to become a mission force to Japanese.
Pray for Peruvians to support workers around the world faithfully.