Japanese Escargot ̵...
Ok. Seriously, this article is not about the food. It’s about the little creature…the snail. I found one speeding across a stone as fast as his little body would take him. I think it is a good photo of a snail from Japan, so I want to share it with whoever finds it interesting.
Sakura Blossoms Bring i...
Cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, once bloomed, announce to people in Japan that spring has come. Droves of people throughout Japan gather under sakura trees to admire the beautiful flowers. Temperatures are still cool, but warm enough where picnicking is possible. The act of viewing...
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...