Day 2 – Minamisan...
We drove up to Minamisanriku to where the tsunami was at the highest point. Many of the towns were completely demolished. The only homes left standing are on the higher hillsides. Most of the families still alive are living in those homes or shelters. Many of the men left are now working...
The Road to Sendai
Since the tsunamis and earthquake that hit Japan earlier this year, our church has been sending teams up to the region to help out. I have finally found free time to join a group. Right now, we are in the van driving up to Sendai. It will take us roughly 12 hours. The weather has cooled...
Cooler Weather – ...
Summer in Japan is usually hot and muggy, especially in the Kansai region. This summer, however, the weather has only been hot and muggy only a few days here and there. As of yesterday, a cool front has moved down causing most of Japan to cool off enough people don’t have to turn on...
Shaved Ice on Hot Summe...
One great thing about living in Japan is that Japanese food is so delicious. I love summer and the heat, but the hot muggy heat is sometimes unbearable. To make that more comfortable, I can eat shave ice. Shaved ice is kakigori in Japanese. Here’s a picture of some kakigori that I...
Love Spring Flowers
Hydrangeas are called ajisai in Japanese. There are many beautiful colors and varieties around. My favorite is the type that blooms few flowers and has many little seed-looking balls between the flowers. The colors are usually dark purple to blue. I planted hydrangeas in my back yard but...