February 5th, 1597, is the day when 26 people risked their lives to teach us that there is hope beyond death. On this day, February 5th, a commemorative gathering will be held at Nishizaka Park. Not only Christians, but the general public is also welcome to participate. Please dress warmly. If you would like a seat, please apply using the application form above. Admission is free. You can also watch the gathering online on the day.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Access: 8 minutes on foot from the East Exit of JR Nagasaki Station
Access: 8 minutes on foot from the East Exit of JR Nagasaki Station
Access: 5 minutes walk from JR Urakami Station
【During Part 2 and Part 3, we will be blessed with a message from our special guest speaker, Rec. Dr. Tsugumichi Ohkawa of Yamato Calvary Chapel.
They were the first Christian martyrs in Japan, who were martyred in Nagasaki on February 5, 1597 (December 19, Keichō 1), by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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Although we are a Protestant church, we have been deeply impressed by the journey of the 26 Japanese saints and have held gatherings to commemorate this day in order to follow in their footsteps in preparation for the times to come.
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It is a Protestant charismatic church. We acknowledge Jesus Christ as the Senior Pastor and center our ministry on listening to and obeying God, grounded in the Bible and prayer.
MORE...Once again this year, we will hold a prayer tour retracing the footsteps of the 26 Martyrs.
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Registration:Please complete the “Tour Registration” form at the link below and submit the registration fee of 1,000 yen.
the praise was powerful and inspiring, accompanied by an orchestra performance.
People gathered at Nishizaka Park from all across Japan.
Special Song by the Gospel Group “PEACE”
Rev. Isaiah Makoto Kihara of Nagasaki Jerusalem Church
Special Song by the Gospel Group “”
Under the cold sky, we worship God as we reflect on the martyrs and their witness
In the evening, a gathering was held at the Nagasaki Peace Hall