THE INFLUENCE OF ORTHODOXY ON RELIGIOUS CULTURE OF JAPAN
Main features of the orthodox mission activity under the direction of the archbishop Nicolai of Japan are studied in the article. The archbishop showed an example of successful missionary activity in the environment hostile to Christianity. The author emphasizes the influence which the orthodoxy exerted on the religious culture during its development on the Japanese islands. Main features of the orthodox temples’ architecture are especially interesting. The works of Yamashita Rin are of high value as she was the first Japanese woman who drew orthodox icons.