Back in Tsuwano proper we stopped at the Catholic church. Next to the church was a small museum about the sufferings of the Christians in Tsuwano.

Here is the inside of the Church complete with tatami mats.



This is a Maria Canon used by hidden Christians to worship but still not have a overtly Christian image. The Maria Canon was common in many areas.

This fumie would have been used to search out Christians. Every New Years day everyone would be forced to tread on an image of Christ of Mary, if they didn't they and their family were killed.

Here is an original sign declaring that Christianity is being outlawed.

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