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In one of the remaining communist states on earth and the poorest country in South-East Asia, 61 per cent of the population follow Buddha. Yet there is church growth, led by nationals, despite government restrictions and persecution.

Roughly two-thirds of the Japanese population consider themselves Buddhists, and religious freedom is valued. However, Jesus followers in the country still face many challenges, including division between church denominations.

Being one of the few Tibetan Christians worldwide, Yeshi realised that a big part of his struggles was a lack of an authentic Tibetan Christian culture.