Climbing Mt. Katazoune

Climbing Mt. Katazoune

Like Jen said in our previous post, this past Monday was Health-Sports Day (a national holiday in Japan), so both of us had off of work. With a whole free day at our disposal, and perfectly gorgeous cool fall weather to boot, we took it as the prime opportunity to...
Jen Signing In…

Jen Signing In…

Hey there!  It’s Jen — I’m finally getting a chance to write a little bit about my new job here in Japan!  I teach 10 English classes to kids of all different ages.  Shown here is one of my second grade classes.  They are a fun bunch!  I use a...
Folk & Pop Concert

Folk & Pop Concert

Last Sunday (9/24) we (the Funehiki team) had an incredible opportunity to share our faith and our love for God in the most unexpected of places—a secular Folk & Pop Concert at the Funehiki Culture Center. Apparently, the concert organizer heard that the team...
Aizu Samurai Parade

Aizu Samurai Parade

Last Saturday (9/23), our employers arranged for us to be taken to the annual Samurai Parade in Aizu. Back in the states, lots of people love to relive the glory of the medieval days (you know, knights in shining armor and swords and fake English accents and all...