'The Joy Joy Festival': CBN's Superbook Expands Gospel Reach in Japan

Each Sunday, Pastor Nozomi Nishimura delivers sermons to the congregation at the Jesus Family Church in Tokyo. But he doesn't always share the good news from behind a pulpit. At evangelistic festivals, he's also happy to dress up as the cartoon character, Pikachu, to draw attention as he shares the gospel. Each Sunday, Pastor Nozomi Nishimura delivers sermons to the congregation at the Jesus Family Church in Tokyo. But he doesn't always share the good news from behind a pulpit. At evangelistic festivals, he's also happy to dress up as the cartoon character, Pikachu, to draw attention as he shares the gospel. March 18, 2026 at 08:10PM March 18, 2026 at 08:10PM