Pink Pepsi
Had to try the new flavor…toooooo sweet for me!
Hikikomori Article
From time to time you have heard us mention a phenomenon in Japan called Hikikomori, youth in Japanese society shutting themselves in their homes for extended periods of time. A friend passed on this very insightful article that was in … Continued
Happy New Year!
New Year traditions are very strong in Japan. In America there is much celebrating with friends, however in Japan New Years is more of a family holiday rooted in deep Buddhist and Shinto traditions. It starts with the temples ringing … Continued
McDonald’s Out of Fries?
Today we were getting a little stir crazy so I decided to take the kids to a McDonald’s with a play area. It is about 30-35 minutes away so we were committing to an afternoon away. When we got there … Continued
New Flavors
Do you want to try the new Krispy Kreme flavor? We didn’t think it was worth the $2 so passed ourselves.
Black Nativity
The Wilson’s are the full time music ministry missionaries on our team. Tom leads two Gospel choirs which came together for a Christmas Performance. Below are videos from the musical. (One song is in English and one in Japanese.)
Okazaki Christmas Party
Every year it has become a tradition to go to our friend’s Christmas Party in Okazaki. Cathalain normally plays guitar, although this year she also sang a solo, and I share a message about the “True Meaning of Christmas.” Our … Continued
Church Christmas Service
In America churches typically have a Christmas Eve Service. At our church we have regular worship the Sunday before Christmas and then a Christmas Potluck. After the potluck we have an hour of various musical performances and games and then … Continued
Kid’s English Program Christmas Party
The last Christmas event we were in charge of or a major part of was for the English Program. We combine classes for two hours of Christmas fun. This year we went through the nativity and talked about Christmas in … Continued