I went wandering around the streets of Tokyo today and walked quite a ways to the Imperial Palace to take some photos of Japanese history. I thought for sure I would get lost as the street signs and everything is in Japanese. I finally made it, and back, and that is what the pictures are in this blog.
Some things I also noticed of this city and I mentioned it in 2008 when we were here. This is a "clean" city and the streets are free of potholes. The hr. long drive from the airport to downtown Tokyo was on pristine streets that was free of any holes. The city being so clean is even stranger when there are so few trash cans to be found anywhere. In talking to one Japanese person, they said that most Japanese carry their trash with them until they locate a trash dispenser. How unique!
There are young people everywhere! That is one of the requirements of how Passion decides where to go. There must be a large college university presence. They are no different than kids in America. I see them with their phones and they always seem to be texting. I can't wait to see them worship on Saturday night and lift up their voices to the Glorious One!
Chris Tomlin has a great new song out, "If God is for us, who can be against us"? It will be a great night and I look forward to what God will do.
More to come!
2 comments:
Wow, awesome pictures and I know that you got lots more to show...looking forward to seeing them. Looks like you got some rain, hopefully it won't dampen your spirit and you'll get out and check out the city some more. Make sure you send some pictures of the kids from Saturday...those are always great!
Also, let me know if you find any good sushi restaurants - NO, NOT pizza...sushi!
Ron
Great pictures Jim. We are praying for your safety. Ron has me wanting oriental food.
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