Hey guys!
Check out this amazing dance crew from Japan known as Kaori Alive. Their performance is based off of the emotion and hardship of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, and leaves off with a hopeful note. Just saw this live last night and it is one of the most chilling sets I have seen to which they won 3rd place at Vibe 17, a dance competition held annual in Irvine.
Kaori Alive Performance at Vibe
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Slideshow
Am so thankful that Andrew and Jon are so tech savvy and made the effort and took the time to post their pictures, videos and thoughts!
Thanks to Gordon Hwang for this slideshow documenting our time in Tohoku:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjx4ybI20NY
Please join me in continuing to pray for the people of Japan:
* That their hearts would be open to receiving the good news!
* That the workers there would not be weary, but be encouraged. In a country where less than 1% of the population is Christian, it is hard not to be discouraged. That they would find other believers to fellowship with.
* That the workers would be bold in their faith, they would not miss opportunities to share about their relationship with Jesus. That their lives would shine with the difference that Jesus makes in their lives.
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Thanks to Gordon Hwang for this slideshow documenting our time in Tohoku:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjx4ybI20NY
Please join me in continuing to pray for the people of Japan:
* That their hearts would be open to receiving the good news!
* That the workers there would not be weary, but be encouraged. In a country where less than 1% of the population is Christian, it is hard not to be discouraged. That they would find other believers to fellowship with.
* That the workers would be bold in their faith, they would not miss opportunities to share about their relationship with Jesus. That their lives would shine with the difference that Jesus makes in their lives.
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
T-shirts
Hey!
We still have some t-shirts left for sale! Hurry though cause we only have a few S and L left, but there are a number of M.
The price is $15 with domestic shipping included. To order, please send an email to kizuna.phx.jpn@gmail.com.
Note that a portion of the t-shirt sales will go to supporting Fujioka-sensei and Sachiko-san at Nishikiori Baptist Church in Tohoku.
Jon
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We still have some t-shirts left for sale! Hurry though cause we only have a few S and L left, but there are a number of M.
The price is $15 with domestic shipping included. To order, please send an email to kizuna.phx.jpn@gmail.com.
Note that a portion of the t-shirt sales will go to supporting Fujioka-sensei and Sachiko-san at Nishikiori Baptist Church in Tohoku.
Jon
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
In Summary
Hey everyone,
It has been two days since our team returned home from Japan and it is at this time that I would like to present a quick summary of our mission trip while the majority of it is still fresh in my mind.
The first two days in Yokohama were utilized to introduce our team to the culture and give us some practice interacting with people. Thanks to the Hwang family and Auntie Judy for both orchestrating this trip and for helping us at each step of the way in providing shelter, food, and translation.
The majority of the first week though was spent in Tohoku, the region of Japan that was greatly affected by the 3/11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami. Even though it snowed on the way up, Scot, our volunteer driver, safely brought us up north. By God’s grace, we were able to stay at the Nishikiori Baptist Church, a small church that was just inland enough to escape the devastation. The church is led by Pastor Fujioka and his wife, Sachiko. Together, they are providing God’s love to all those who are around them. The first day that we arrived, we helped host a party for the preschool children of the town in which both Fujioka-sensei and Sachiko volunteered. The party was wonderful since most of the kids and teachers went up to the front and were able to talk about their enjoyments and hopes for the new year after 3/11.
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It has been two days since our team returned home from Japan and it is at this time that I would like to present a quick summary of our mission trip while the majority of it is still fresh in my mind.
The first two days in Yokohama were utilized to introduce our team to the culture and give us some practice interacting with people. Thanks to the Hwang family and Auntie Judy for both orchestrating this trip and for helping us at each step of the way in providing shelter, food, and translation.
The majority of the first week though was spent in Tohoku, the region of Japan that was greatly affected by the 3/11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami. Even though it snowed on the way up, Scot, our volunteer driver, safely brought us up north. By God’s grace, we were able to stay at the Nishikiori Baptist Church, a small church that was just inland enough to escape the devastation. The church is led by Pastor Fujioka and his wife, Sachiko. Together, they are providing God’s love to all those who are around them. The first day that we arrived, we helped host a party for the preschool children of the town in which both Fujioka-sensei and Sachiko volunteered. The party was wonderful since most of the kids and teachers went up to the front and were able to talk about their enjoyments and hopes for the new year after 3/11.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
Youth With A Mission
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Big Update 12/22-12/26
We want to keep you all updated with what we have been doing and experiencing here in Japan, so I am going to write up a big post here. It has been a few days since I have been able to find time to write anything, so I am about to write A LOT, and my thoughts might be a bit jumbled, so you have to excuse me.
We spent our first few days in Yokohama, which is nearby and similar in scope to Tokyo. We stayed with the Hwang family, who have lived in Yokohama as missionaries for six years. The general scale of Yokohama is absolutely amazing. Every building is built vertically rather than laterally. It is uncommon to see a building that is just two stories or even one story tall. There are always hundreds of people walking down each and every street. The people in this area utilize and depend on technology so much. The electronics stores are more massive than anything I have ever seen in the United States. To understand the size, imagine one floor of your average Macy's or Nordstrom, then multiply that by eight to ten floors. Every storefront has a neon sign or billboard screen that all combine to create a cacophony of lights. Even the little things utilize technology to the fullest. For example, if you want to get a cup of water or tea at a rest stop, you only have to press two buttons: on the automatic paper cup dispenser and an automatic water and tea dispenser.
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We spent our first few days in Yokohama, which is nearby and similar in scope to Tokyo. We stayed with the Hwang family, who have lived in Yokohama as missionaries for six years. The general scale of Yokohama is absolutely amazing. Every building is built vertically rather than laterally. It is uncommon to see a building that is just two stories or even one story tall. There are always hundreds of people walking down each and every street. The people in this area utilize and depend on technology so much. The electronics stores are more massive than anything I have ever seen in the United States. To understand the size, imagine one floor of your average Macy's or Nordstrom, then multiply that by eight to ten floors. Every storefront has a neon sign or billboard screen that all combine to create a cacophony of lights. Even the little things utilize technology to the fullest. For example, if you want to get a cup of water or tea at a rest stop, you only have to press two buttons: on the automatic paper cup dispenser and an automatic water and tea dispenser.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
From Tohoku to Tokyo
Hey guys,
Sorry it has been a while since we were last able to post but we have had some technical (internet availability) problems.
Today, we traveled from Shiogama to Tokyo and are now together with a YWAM group. Much thanks for all the continued prayer and support! A special shout out of thanks and prayer goes out to Scott, our gracious driver and his family who we were lucky to finally meet today.
Prayer Requests:
* Scott and his family.
* Continued prayer for the people of Tohoku.
* This YWAM training. Since it was a last minute change, we don't really know what we
are getting into.
- Jon
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Sorry it has been a while since we were last able to post but we have had some technical (internet availability) problems.
Today, we traveled from Shiogama to Tokyo and are now together with a YWAM group. Much thanks for all the continued prayer and support! A special shout out of thanks and prayer goes out to Scott, our gracious driver and his family who we were lucky to finally meet today.
Prayer Requests:
* Scott and his family.
* Continued prayer for the people of Tohoku.
* This YWAM training. Since it was a last minute change, we don't really know what we
are getting into.
- Jon
A picture of Mt. Fuji as we drove into Tokyo
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Friday, December 23, 2011
EDIT: The pictures should be up now, sorry about the delay. Captions for the pictures will come up soon too. Merry Christmas! メリークリスマス！
We uploaded some new photos of our first few days, click the thumbnail to check out the album.
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We uploaded some new photos of our first few days, click the thumbnail to check out the album.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
The beginning
Jon and I uploaded a new video with some footage from our first few days:
EDIT: Re-uploaded in HD
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EDIT: Re-uploaded in HD
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