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: New Zealand
Also found in: Argentina; Australia; Bolivia; Brazil; Canada; China; Dominican Republic; France; Germany; Japan; Malaysia; Micronesia; Panama; Peru; Portugal; Singapore; Spain; Taiwan; United States
Population: 12,000
Global Population: 126,882,750
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Japanese of New Zealand, numbering 12,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Japanese people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 126,882,750 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