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An opera about the life of a daimyo who was exiled for his Christian faith will be staged next year to mark the 100th anniversary of Japanese migration to the Philippines, according to organizers. “I ...

VATICAN CITY — Takayama Ukon, a 16th-century Japanese samurai who faced exile rather than give up his Catholic faith, is being considered for sainthood because of his fidelity to Christ and his Church ...

The Bishops' Conference of Japan sent to Rome the documents needed to open the cause of beatification of the feudal lord who challenged the empire by keeping his faith. His example and teachings paved ...

OTA, Gunma -- People dressed in traditional attire paraded here on Oct. 13 to reenact a local event passed down from the Edo period (1603-1867), which was held for the first time in 10 years. The "Ota ...

Odawara, Japan (CNN) — The careful placement of the traditional “kabuto” helmet and the adjustment of the cord chin strap complete the transformation. Simon Celestine arrived at Odawara castle as a ...