This morning we went out to visit Grace in a quiet little town in the outskirts of Tokyo called Higashi-Kurume. From her apartment, we walked what seemed like just several paces to Christian Academy in Japan, which is where Grace teaches. Most of these students were pk's, missionaries' kids, or kids whose parents are working in Japan for American companies.
And on their campus is where Kurume Bible Fellowship gathers for Sunday worship. Coming from the States, we hear a lot about how Japan's population is less than 1% (I forget the correct figure) Christian. But it was really awesome to see and worship with this community of brothers and sisters here. It is an amazing thing to think of how far the same Gospel has traveled through time and space to this little town in Japan. I got much respect for those people doing ministry here or being witnesses in their workplaces here. Japan is truly an interesting mission field with its own unique hardships. I thank God for them and for Grace, how she has faithfully served her local church and students. :)
Later on that evening, we hit up Akihabara, the center of Otaku culture. The action figures looked awesome. I really wanted to get something, but I didn't want to spend that much...and there's so much more anime than I personally know or keep up with. Oh well...
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