Japan's Cities, Towns & Villages
John and Nancy returned from Stateside Assignment on May 22nd, and are looking forward to having three youthful volunteers arrive on May 30th. The volunteers are Jessica (from Mississippi), Jodi (from Texas), and Clay (from Kentucky). Jessica graduated from college a year ago, and Jodi and Clay are currently college students. This is a team [...]
Fishing villages dot the shores of the island of Awahishima in the inland sea between Kobe/Osaka and Shikoku Island. The fishermen in these villages go out early in the morning while it is not yet day to catch fish for the market. Jesus passed by some fishermen one day on the shore of Galilee and [...]
Shizuoka Prefecture is known for Mt. Fuji, spicy wasabi, fresh fish, and also its green tea. This time of the year, Shizuoka is abuzz with news and advertisements for the latest “Shin-cha” or “new green tea.” This is the first of the tea harvest for the year. It is picked and immediately sold, not kept [...]
Having only just recently moved to Utsunomiya I am still in the process of familiarizing myself with my new home. Gradually though I’m beginning to learn my way around town and get adjusted to my new surroundings. My apartment is ideally located in the center of the city and I have a great view [...]
Golden Week is in full swing in Japan and people are on the move. Going on vacation across Japan or across the world and taking off work for a week. Almost unheard of!!! But this years golden week is longer than usual and people are taking advantage. Even in vacation time the pace is fast. [...]
Idols dot the landscape of Japan. Some beside the road called ojisosan are placed there to protect the spirit of a person who died. Huge goddesses of mercy protrude from hillsides and have their hands extended as if to help. The Psalmist tells us that though they have eyes they cannot see; though they have [...]
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