Sapporo Leg Almost Over

Its been a eventful week here in hot hot hot hot muggy sapporo. Japanese summers are one thing to contend with. Totally saps up the life out of you.


Misty mountains, flying over southern Japan


Hwee Joo (in pink), our tireless host!


Sapporo Hachiken Church


Pauline and Audrey

Ministered at a youth camp (changing life camp), did an evangelist concert with Martin, did two services and fellowshipped lots with the church people here. Very very blessed. I will never quite look at carparks the same way again!


outdoor games at youth camp


the helpers at youth camp


Martin Speaking at camp; Kisshi translating.


Akio teaching; hunting cavemen in the background courtesy of Hideki-San!


Setting up for our concert


Concert in progress... i'm playing a toilet pvc pipe...


Martin doing a song


rehearsing for church... peering through my rear-view mirror.


church service...waves of mercy, waves of grace

Besides... I've positively spoilt my tastebuds. Freshest, richest, tastiest produce. I dun think i'll ever find fulfilment in eating japanese food anywhere else ever again. What a disaster!


Su-Mi-Re, renowned Sapporo ramen restaurant, hence the queue... salivates.


oooooooooooo..... slurps like pavlov's dog... I'm now officially spoilt for taste.


yummiest BBQ ever... held right at church! Ever had fresh, plump scallops for bbq?


I thought this was a gallon of drinking water... turns out its an industrial sized bottle of rice wine! Gosh!


Food Galore!


dinner fellowship at Miyo's carpark (L-R: Akio, Miyo, Toru, Mogi)


Miyo's carpark office


Back at Miyo's carpark office for another inspired session of food, fellowship and ministry


Real cup noodles!


Power Korean BBQ


Last dinner... Miyo, Audrey, Yeo-San, Martin, Jennifer and Mai

Tomorrow off to Nongkhai. Update again.


Miyo's dog


Hans and Wendy, OMF missioners and founders of Hachiken church. Wonderful wonderful folk! Do pray for them to continue with strength and impact amongst the Japanese.


Me and Hwee Joo... everyone there insists I pass off as Hwee Joo's younger brother!


August 15th- 60th Anniversay of the unconditional surrender of the Japanese ending WW2.


dressed up... for the Obon fest i guess.


Shamisen and traditional Okinawan singing... gramma clapping with gusto!


Kids in the park


Sapporo at night