日本罕见的基督教社区在年轻人离开城市时面临灭绝。 Rare Christian community in Japan faces extinction as young people leave for cities.

一种罕见的基督教形式,被称为隐藏的基督徒或Kakure Kirishitan,正在日本农村濒临灭绝。 A rare form of Christianity, known as Hidden Christians or Kakure Kirishitan, is facing extinction in rural Japan. 这些信徒起源于17世纪,几个世纪以来一直保守秘密地奉行独特的习俗。 Originating from the 17th century, these believers have maintained unique practices in secrecy for centuries. 在Ikitsuki岛上,仅剩下大约10,000人,大部分是老年人,社区担心年轻一代离开城市后会失去他们独特的信仰。 With only about 10,000 remaining, mostly elderly, on Ikitsuki Island, the community fears the loss of their distinct faith as younger generations leave for urban areas. 研究人员目前正在努力记录和保存他们的历史。 Researchers are now working to document and preserve their history.