Baseball in Japan

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Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan. Recently a friend gave us her Uncle’s seasons tickets to a Nagoya Chunichi Dragons game. The team plays in the Nagoya Dome which is fully air conditioned. Since we went … Continued

The Ultimate Summer BBQ

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Through relationships at our church Cathalain met another American who came to Japan as a missionary. While serving she met her husband, a Japanese man, who is currently a pastor at a church in a town south of Nagoya. For … Continued

Speak Speak Speak

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Today our classes had the opportunity to talk with some first year students from a local university. Although this was their first day of summer vacation they chose to give up their time to talk with us “foreigners.” We had … Continued

Family News

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For those who aren’t quite reading Japanese the literal translation is, “Belly in baby I have”. This sticker is actually the sticker they give pregnant women in Japan to identify themselves. The idea is to help people around know you … Continued

Kid’s Gospel Finale

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Kid’s Gospel Week ended on Friday, but Saturday a performance was given for friends and family. After the performance the Church is transformed into a Summer Festival with various game booths, food booths, and even the annual “Running of the … Continued

Kid’s Gospel Week

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This week, 7/24-7/28, Nisshin Church is holding it annual Kid’s Gospel Week. This year there are 55 participants from 3 years old to 6th grade. There are over 30 volunteers from the church helping make this week possible. Pray for … Continued

Time with Grandparents

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In July we were blessed with a visit from Cathalain’s parents for two weeks. This enabled Cathalain and I to take a mini three day vacation to Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. We had a great time relaxing, … Continued

Quarter 4 Complete!

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We love to celebrate the end of one quarter and the beginning of another at language school.  This is my 201 Class at the traditional everyone goes to celebrate after graduation!  I am so thankful for my time at language … Continued

Costco and Friends

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Today I was able to go with two language school friends and venture to the new Costco in Kyoto. For us Costco is a 2.5 hour+ drive with very expensive tolls, around $100 round trip. (My friends and I also … Continued