Catholic Imamura Church

Western church in small village

It is amazing! In the middle of field, there is a gorgeous Western construction. This is Catholic Imamura Church, built in 1913. You can visit inside, but taking picture is not allowed. To reach there...

Off the Beaten Path

One part of Japanese history that is rarely spoken of is the period when Christians were persecuted and Christianity was eventually prohibited. Kyushu figures prominently in this history. While Nagasa...

Old Church

For those interested in a Japanese version of an older “central European” church, this is the place for you to see. It is still in use today and is surely appreciated by those who worship there.

A beautiful Romanesque church.

Original Text

Until the discovery of believers ２００ It is a twin-pagoda brick church that stands in the place where hidden Christians have been hiding for more than a year, and is a national important cultural property. It was a very beautiful silhouette with a small design of the Urakami Cathedral destroyed by the atomic bomb. I couldn't see the inside because of the earthquake-resistant renovation, but the splendor of the stained glass made in France is famous, and I would like to come and see it after the renovation.

Of course I'll go after the repair.

Original Text

I went there before I started repairing for 10 years. The inside of the church was empty, and it was the first time for believers to see such a scene. The stained glass was also nice. I thought I would be happy to go with my family in 10 years.