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Tokyo \u2014 More than four decades ago, the late Dr. Pat Robertson introduced the Bible to Japan through CBN\u2019s Superbook, an animated Bible series originally created for Japanese children.<\/p>\n
Today, that vision continues to bear fruit in remarkable ways. Not only is Superbook reaching a new generation of children,<\/a> but it is also introducing elderly Japanese to the Gospel for the very first time.<\/p>\n What began as a media ministry has grown into something much bigger\u2014opening doors for the launch of CBN Japan and expanding Christian outreach across the nation.<\/p>\n Every Sunday, Pastor Nozomi Nishimura preaches from the pulpit at Jesus Family Church in Tokyo. But during the church\u2019s annual Joy Joy Festival, he gladly trades his suit for a Picachu costume to attract children and families.<\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted to find a way to share the Gospel with more people, especially children, so we came up with this yearly evangelistic festival,\u201d Nishimura explained. \u201cThe Joy Joy Festival is an entry point to the church. Today alone, we had 10 non-Christian families attend\u2014and then they come to church.\u201d<\/p>\n Order Abby Trivett\u2019s New Book, \u201cThe Power of Suddenly\u201d on Amazon.com!<\/a><\/p>\n Now considered one of Japan\u2019s largest evangelistic festivals, the event welcomed Superbook for the third consecutive year. Children gathered to meet Gizmo\u2014known as Robic in Japan\u2014and joined the Superbook team in singing and dancing to the theme song, the \u201cSalvation Poem.\u201d<\/p>\n Compared to previous years, organizers noticed many more children are more familiar with the song. Their prayer is that the children will also understand its central message\u2014that salvation comes through Jesus Christ\u2019s death on the Cross.<\/p>\n Young Superbook fan Isa Pun already understands that message.<\/p>\n \u201cIf I believe in Jesus, then I will go to heaven,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Isa\u2019s mother, Tae Pun, believes that it\u2019s really important to let young kids to know and experience the love of God, especially since the population of Christianity in Japan is less than on percent. She is happy that kids can understand the Bible through Superbook.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s very hard for kids to read the normal Bible. But Superbook is easy for them, with a lot of song and dance and pictures,\u201d Pun said.<\/p>\n