Naitō Julia

Naitō Julia (内藤 ジュリア, 1566 - 28 March 1627) was a Japanese noblewoman and religious leader from the Sengoku period to the early Edo period. Julia was among several prominent Catholics, along with Kyogoku Maria and other women catechists, who strongly resisted oppressions imposed on Christianity. She faced the rule of samurai governments, staying true to her missionary campaigns even when Christianity was banned in Japan.

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