tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140815702009-10-26T15:43:06.946+09:00News and stories from Asian Access missionaries serving in Japan. Get the latest on life in Japan, being a missionary, and opportunities with Asian Access. Laugh with us. Cry with us. Best of all, come to Japan and join us!Peternoreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-8233424621946772012009-10-06T15:04:00.004+09:002009-10-06T15:22:13.804+09:00Dear Friends of Japan Stories,<br /><br />Thanks for joining Japan Stories over the past few years as we share how God is at work in the nation of Japan.<br /><br />Good news, we will continue the podcasts and keep bringing you news from Japan! However, we are stopping the updating of this feed and will move exclusively to distributing through the iTunes Music Store.<br /><br />To subscribe to Japan Stories on iTunes, please follow this link.<br />http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=76306756<br />Both iTunes and Japan Stories are available for free.<br /><br />We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, but believe that iTunes offers a better experience for subscribing to our podcast, as well as many other great Christians podcasts.<br /><br />Again, thank you for your friendship and partnership.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />The Japan Stories Team<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-823342462194677201?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-81579186229120898742009-06-02T13:52:00.001+09:002009-06-02T13:55:51.498+09:00Pastor Keishi Fujii asks for prayers for the problem of suicide in Japan.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast65.m4a">Suicide</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-8157918622912089874?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-92050115684055914652009-04-15T20:06:00.003+09:002009-04-15T20:30:36.176+09:00Check out this great new resource for sharing the Good News with your friends.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast64.m4a">Manga Messiah</a><br /><br />For more info on Manga Messiah in English, go to <a href="http://www.nextmanga.com">www.nextmanga.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-9205011568405591465?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-49605733660482270542009-02-18T09:39:00.001+09:002009-02-18T09:53:45.824+09:00Hear how we are helping Japanese church planters in Okinawa to come together and encourage one another.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast63.m4a">Equipping the Church</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-4960573366048227054?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-26276985496480465042009-02-04T14:55:00.004+09:002009-02-04T15:26:32.466+09:00Peter shares how God is working in the life of a pastor in Kyushu to take his passion for art and use it to share Christ. What's your passion? Come and use it in Japan!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast62.m4a">Passion Evangelism</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-2627698549648046504?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-80113384604566462972008-12-22T17:36:00.002+09:002008-12-22T22:25:23.192+09:00Erik in Kyushu shares how he and church members are working in tandem to bring the good news of Jesus to his local community.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast61.m4a">Heart-Level Teamwork</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-8011338460456646297?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-66332794246389407592008-12-12T15:35:00.002+09:002008-12-12T16:11:45.166+09:00Takeshi Takazawa shares insights into the working relationship with Japanese pastors. It's all about walking together!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast60.m4a">Journey Together</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-6633279424638940759?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-78234968444951089992008-12-05T10:00:00.001+09:002008-12-05T10:00:00.593+09:00First-time story teller Kent shares about how God used his home and family to powerfully impact Japanese people. Everyday life lived incarnationally changes lives.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast59.m4a">Power Spot Evangelism</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-7823496844495108999?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-41300156047093094542008-11-28T16:37:00.002+09:002008-11-28T16:54:25.493+09:00Bobby shares about the gospel becoming the fabric of friendships and the transformation it brings.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast58.m4a">Fabric of Friendships</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-4130015604709309454?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-38967647048405718312008-11-15T23:06:00.000+09:002008-11-15T23:07:58.704+09:00Nozomi in Okinawa shares about life-on-life ministry. Find our what happens when real people live out real life before the Japanese people.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast57.m4a">No Superstars Needed</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-3896764704840571831?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-18253189776542323902008-11-11T13:39:00.000+09:002008-11-11T13:46:39.440+09:00Takeshi shares about what happens when we live 24/7 for Jesus. God does the miraculous! And blesses us with hot springs (onsen) on top of it all. Check out this great story of how God shows up when we invite him.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast56.m4a">Onsen Evangelism</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-1825318977654232390?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-86197884123012314262008-11-06T12:00:00.000+09:002008-11-06T12:27:50.807+09:00Rhonda in Kyushu shares how a Japanese church is impacting families to discover the joy of parenting. Get the materials discussed in this podcast on the web at <a href="http://www.jmtb.com">http://www.jmtb.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast55.m4a">A tap on my window...</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-8619788412301231426?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-9363449821534836012008-11-02T17:53:00.002+09:002008-11-02T17:53:27.560+09:00Well, it may not have been a Saturday, but check out this story from Mike in Okinawa about how congregations are starting "Park Churches" and "Marketplace Churches" to share the love of Christ. Not just a form evangelism, this is taking the church to the people.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast54.m4a">Saturday in the Park</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-936344982153483601?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-7442619500665155322008-10-29T15:29:00.003+09:002008-10-29T17:09:50.345+09:00Tim shares how a Japanese church and a team of North Americans partnered together to impact a community with the love of Christ.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast53.m4a">Team Impact</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-744261950066515532?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-75187679191826353102008-10-11T08:08:00.005+09:002008-11-19T17:24:34.662+09:00Take a look at this great video produced by the Takamoto Family (serving in the Kansai area near Osaka and Kobe)! They give an excellent introduction to their evangelistic strategy. You've got to see this!<br /><br />Right click to download a high quality clip to play in iTunes or Quicktime. (It is not viewable in your browser.)<br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/gossipJesus.m4v">Gossip Jesus Video (iTunes)</a><br /><br />Or click this link to watch a clip in your browser.<br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/MOREGossip.mov">Gossip Jesus Video (browser)</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-7518767919182635310?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-64799942045193098342008-08-01T10:53:00.002+09:002008-08-01T10:57:46.115+09:00Grab a cool glass of mugicha, lay back and close your eyes, and listen to the symphony of cicadas. Complete with the sound of the Kuroneko Takyubin truck. We love Japan in the summer!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast52.m4a">Sounds of Summer</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-6479994204519309834?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-48080507968325701562008-07-17T11:30:00.001+09:002008-07-17T11:35:35.152+09:00In June 2008, a young man went on a random stabbing spree in Akihabara, Tokyo, killing seven and injuring twelve. Asian Access' Takeshi Takazawa gives insight into the reasons behind this tragedy and how the church can respond.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast51.m4a">Desperate for Community</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-4808050796832570156?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-12575955693398070182008-07-04T09:22:00.001+09:002008-07-04T09:25:48.755+09:00In June 2008, Joe Handley Jr. joined Asian Access as our new president. We are excited for the vision and leadership he brings to the mission family. Let us introduce you to Joe.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast50.m4a">Meet Joe Handley</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-1257595569339807018?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-51249362724074557122008-06-22T14:07:00.002+09:002008-06-22T14:26:15.382+09:00Asian Access missionaries Mike and Peter share an update of how God is using small groups of believers to rapidly multiply the church.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast49.m4a">House Church Update</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-5124936272407455712?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-39484695802356471452008-06-16T13:55:00.002+09:002008-06-16T13:57:51.507+09:00Asian Access missionary Mike shares stories of how God is at work on the island of Okinawa as a church reaches out to local shaman.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast48.m4a">Shaman in Okinawa</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-3948469580235647145?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-48512561639524903722008-06-08T22:44:00.001+09:002008-06-08T22:47:55.541+09:00Asian Access missionary Mike shares stories of how God is at work on the island of Okinawa.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast47.m4a">What's New in Okinawa</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-4851256163952490372?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-92091761943097537122008-02-23T15:31:00.002+09:002008-02-23T15:56:17.790+09:00Asian Access missionary Robert shares stories of how God is at work in the countryside on the southern island of Kyushu.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast46.m4a">A Texas Boy and Rice Farmers</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-9209176194309753712?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-88845799856250720582007-12-11T14:56:00.000+09:002007-12-11T15:02:45.057+09:00Asian Access missionary Eric shares stories of how ministering to children opens doors to the hearts of everyone. And to all the big kids out there listening, invites you to come and work with us.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast45.m4a">Kids Are A Key</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-8884579985625072058?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-52163551836206398752007-11-26T16:58:00.000+09:002007-11-26T16:59:08.573+09:00Asian Access missionary Sue shares how her partnership with Japanese churches results in ministry reproducibility in the lives of Japanese believers. Learn from her great examples!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast44.m4a">Reproducibility and Crock Potting</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-5216355183620639875?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14081570.post-66484471570057416332007-11-15T21:57:00.000+09:002007-11-15T22:02:02.744+09:00Claire shares how her ministry of teaching English has helped a church member be able to start a new outreach based on her passion for cooking.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thomsontimes.com/podcast/a2podcast43.m4a">Use Your Passion</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/14081570-6648447157005741633?l=www.thomsontimes.com%2Fpodcast%2Fpodcast.htm' alt='' /></div>Peternoreply@blogger.com