The word "keikyo" is a Chinese character which means "the shining faith." These characters were used to refer to the early church in Japan. The Keikyo.com website exists with the hope that the long Christian history in Japan will come together and in some small way bring unity to the church. Documentation, the newest addition to Keikyo.com is where we will add documents and books relating to the early Church of Japan. Our list of Christian links in Japan just keeps growing! Now there are over 75 in all. Please visit and send us any links you may know of too. If you have suggesions or problems regarding this website, please don't hesitate to email us. FEATURE ARTICLES Explore Syrian Nestorianism in Japan NEW! "The Cross and the Lotus"(pdf) Chapters 1 & 2 Only Christians Recall Japan's 'Holocaust' Prayer effort commemorates 400th anniversary of persecution of Japanese Christians Christianity Arrived in Japan Centuries Before Saint Xavier, Scholars Say NEWS FROM SIAN, CHINA! The oldest Christian site in Asia has been discovered dating back to 638 AD. The site which is near the ancient Chinese capital of Sian has shattered previous understanding of the role of Christianity in China, Japan and Asia. Details Here From the People's Daily News: Christian Designs Found in Tomb Stones of Eastern Han Dynasty   © The Keikyo Institute 2002