This past week while going door to door, one man I met began telling me about an aggressive buddhist sect that also goes door to door in the area. He said that they often come between 7 and 8 at night (currently the sun sets around 7 pm). The enemy is still on the move here!
Yesterday, we were able to take some time together as a family to visit a cherry orchard here in Niigata. The farm that owns the orchard grows many other kinds of fruits throughout the year including strawberries, pears, and grapes. It was surprisingly refreshing time for us. If you ever visit, we highly recommend going.
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Bag tax is about to happen. See the news section for details.
Prayer Requests
- Rosie’s Japanese studies
- Hope Baptist Church and the Hill Family
- Ten Hundred Thousand Churches (details here)
From the News
In an effort to help cut back on polution, Japan is working toward having a mandatory fee charged for plastic grocery bags. The thinking is that if people have to pay for them then they will eventually start bringing their own. While not technically a tax, you can learn more details in this article.