Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Japanese

Language: Japanese - (jpn)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Mahayana

Country: Micronesia

Also found in: Argentina; Australia; Bolivia; Brazil; Canada; China; Dominican Republic; France; Germany; Japan; Malaysia; New Zealand; Panama; Peru; Portugal; Singapore; Spain; Taiwan; United States

Population: 850

Global Population: 126,872,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Japanese of Micronesia, numbering 850, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Japanese people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 126,872,700 in 20 countries. Their primary language is Japanese. The primary religion practiced by the Japanese is Mahayana Buddhism, the largest major tradition of Buddhism today.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available