1Co 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. As the summer quickly wanes into fall we realize that although the days are…
DetailsThe earthquake and tsunami that walloped Japan left much of its coastline ravaged, but left one thing intact: the Japanese reputation for honesty. “The fact that a hefty 2.3 billion yen in cash has been returned to its owners shows the high level of ethical awareness in the Japanese people,” Ryuji Ito, professor at…
DetailsHow much would you be willing to pay for a piece of fruit? A prized piece of Japanese fruit, the Densuke Watermelon, fetched nearly $4,000 at an auction in Sapporo earlier this month. And apparently, that’s a bargain. This year’s highest-selling fruit, sold to the Isetan department store for $3,743, is actually…
DetailsIn Japan there are no home-made swear-words. The closest one is “baka”, which means ‘fool’. This is not to say the Japanese do not have elaborate ways of insulting one another. If one drops the honorifics in the language to someone, it could be an unforgettable affront to them. Politicians in Japan understand the art…
DetailsJapanese researchers believe growing sunflowers will remove radioactive cesium from contaminated soil around the Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant, and are planning a project to plant as many of the yellow flowers as possible this year. They have invited people to sow sunflower seeds near the Fukushima prefecture power station, hoping the sunflower will become…
DetailsNot that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11 The positive attitude spoken of by Paul in this verse did not come naturally. He states that it is a state of mind, will and emotion that is “learned”. Such contentment with…
DetailsGreetings from Teshio!! Summer time will quickly wane, we think since it is now August but we pray not, as it came so late this year!! Crops and hay were about 2-3 weeks behind!! Now we have the opposite problem and haven’t had rain in a couple weeks. Now I am not complaining!! Every day…
DetailsIt’s a sunny day in Tokyo and Saya Kato is exquisitely attuned to the style of the moment, wearing a filmy vest over her T-shirt and shorts, sporting a straw fedora and carrying not one, but two cell phones. The first, emerging from a vast pink bag, is a slim, honey-colored basic model that enables…
DetailsTechnology can help you achieve the perfect smile — and lift the spirits of perfect strangers. It’s a brand new year, and for some, a new beginning brings an extra spring in their step and a wide grin from ear to ear. It may come as no surprise that being surrounded by happy vibes and…
DetailsAokigahara Forest Signs emblazoned with messages such as “Please reconsider” and “Please consult the police before you decide to die!” are nailed to trees throughout the forest. However, the woods have such a reputation that these minor deterrents do little to stop the determined. Aokigahara Forest is known for two things in Japan: breathtaking views…
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