Only in Japan
A tag in one of E’s clothing. Name and blood type. Only in Japan! **Blood type is very important in Japan and used in personality testing and like a horoscope.
Hug Hug
This week we started back many of our programs. This was the second kid’s club we held. Both our kids have really taken to folks in the church. We are immensely blessed by them!
Choir Practice
E at choir practice!
We’re Done!!
When you move to Japan there is a long list of things that need to be done to make living a bit more easier. One hurdle was passing the driving test and receiving our Japanese license. The last major hurdle … Continued
Engrish
Not quite right…
Vistors from America
After Christmas three of our friends from America came for three weeks. Tobin was SO excited to have friends around to talk with and play with. They were a bit messy and sometimes smelly, but a lot of FUN! One … Continued
Happy New Year
明けましておめでとうございます！今年もよろしくお願いします！ Happy New Year from our church family to yours!
Young People Gathering
The week after Christmas all the young people in the church gather together. Unlike America, Christmas is not a recognized holiday and so most everyone is working. It is not until the New Year’s Holiday when everyone has about a … Continued
Team Christmas Gathering
This year our team leader and his family were headed to Lake Nojiriko for Christmas so the team gathered on Christmas Eve. Instead of the traditional meal we all brought our favorite soups and chowed down. Afterwards we had a … Continued