When I was there (93-95), we used a very reliable shipping service. On transfer day, you box up your stuff and they come pick it up with your bike and majically it finds it's way to your next apartment.
There isn't a shortage of bikes in Japan and the Doller is doing OK. So I would suggest that he buy something over there. Anyone disagree?
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Have you tried Zoom? it's basically the same thing and available at any grocery store.
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Remember the mugi we were able to order through the honbu? It kept me regular and was actually palatable if eaten with a heap of brown sugar.
But seriously, I'd like to find it. I eat oatmeal for breakfast now because I can't find mugi - at least not in the form that we got it from the honbu - was that rolled wheat?. I've looked at some of the grocery stores here (in Salt Lake) and not been able to find it. Anybody know a store that sells it or somewhere that we can order it?
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Does anyone have experience with folding bicycles? My son Kenji will need to purchase a bike in Japan or pay $75 to have one shipped there. The mission says to be prepared to spend up to $500 for a bike. What type of bike would you recommend for a mission in Hokkaido? I thought that perhaps a 26inch folding bike might be convenient when it comes to transfer time. Do the missionaries ship their bikes on the trains? For $500 we could buy a bike in the U.S. and have it flown over. I was looking at bikes on http://www.dahon.com/folding-bicycles-us-26.htm. Those bikes are made in China. Perhaps they are also available in Japan. How are the prices for bikes in Japan compared to U.S. prices?
Any recommendations?
Paul Oman
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Did anyone here know Brother Shishido from the Otaru ward? Elder Barrus and I taught and baptized him in late 1990, when he was in his sixties. He was certainly a 'kinjin' at the time, and I've often wondered what became of him. I transfered from Otaru in spring of '91.
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For those, like me, who may not remember Elder Bin Kikuchi there is a profile page on the Tokyo North mission website:
http://www.mission.net/japan/tokyo/north/presidents.php?prID=629
Not to be confused with Elder Yoshihiko Kikuchi of the First Quorum of the 70, who also happens to be from Hokkaido (Muroran).
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Yes, I heard his name read during the sustainings for new area authority (seventies?).
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You're right John, President Hotta was sustained in the Saturday Morning session as an Area Authority 70.
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You're right! He is listed on those called as Area Authority Seventies: "Tohru Hotta, 65, Nagoya, Japan".
Here is a link to the article in Deseret News:
http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,595053748,00.html
Thanks for pointing that out.
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I thought I heard his name too. I listened to it again today. He was called as an Area Authority Seventy. President Hotta was a little before my time, but I was interested because Akifumi Hotta was my companion.
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Brother Schlechty,
You did hear correctly. President Hotta and Elder Kikuchi were both called as Area Authority Seventies in conference on Saturday.
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During conference I remember hearing Pres. Hotta's name read - I think as a presiding area 70...... Did anybidy else hear this and did I get the calling right?
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oops i made a mistake there is no makomanai ward Pickett Choro is right it is moiwa ward. Sorry if i caused great excitement over the growth of membership in Sapporo :)
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Justin was one of my companions from the mission. It would seem that everyone in the world might be able to see Justin's work on some US coins in the near future.
http://www.sltrib.com/2004/Feb/02272004/utah/142929.asp
And BTW, Justin, you left my name off your list of companions :)
here is the article if you are not able to get to the link.
A change in your change: Utahn may help to design new coins
By Christy Karras
The Salt Lake Tribune
Justin Kunz has been thinking a lot about change lately -- the kind rattling around in his pocket. He has been selected by the U.S. Mint as one of 24 artists from around the country who will submit designs for new American coins and medals of all types.
Kunz is a Sandy resident and Brigham Young University graduate who works as a 3-D video game artist for Avalanche Software in Salt Lake City. He also works as an illustrator, paints and draws on the side and teaches at BYU. He applied for the program after seeing an item about it on the evening news and several weeks ago learned he was one of the 18 professional and six student artists selected from 306 applicants. "They expect it to be a renaissance in American coin making," Kunz said.
Kunz and the other artists chosen flew to Philadelphia last week to help inaugurate the Mint's "Artistic Infusion Program" by learning more about the history and science of coin making. On a tour of the Mint, Kunz had to go through "airport security times three," including handing over all his spare change.
Henrietta Holsman Fore, director of the U.S. Mint, said the program came after collectors, called numismatists, asked for a greater emphasis on artistry in American coins.
The artists, from a variety of backgrounds and working in many styles and media, were selected with the help of judges from the National Endowment for the Arts. Artists were judged on their artistic excellence, prior accomplishments and potential for future contributions, Fore said. "I think we are going to have a very fresh approach to the artistry of our coins," she said. "Americans will have a little bit of art in their pockets."
This is the first time the Mint has issued a call for artists in its 212 years. Other countries have government-sponsored schools for artists working in the unique bas-relief medium. "We have to reach out to the mints of the world to see how they do it," Fore said.
Several artists from the pool of 24 will be asked to submit designs for new coins and be paid an honorarium, plus additional earnings if his or her design is chosen from among those submitted.
Kunz said he would love a shot at designing the Utah quarter.
"I'm proud to be from Utah and hope I represent the state well," Kunz said.
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Did I miss something in a previous post? Is there now a Makomanai ward? When I was in Makomanai we were in the Moiwa ward. When did this happen or did it happen?
How many wards is that now?
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I am trying to contact the Iino family from Moiwa Ward. They lived in Sumikawa and were less active when my companion and i re-activated them. Only the mother and daughter were members the daughters name was Keiko. If anyone has any update as to how they are doing and perhaps contact details, especially email this would be much appreciated.
Domo!
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Any suggestions on how to best contact and teach Japanese people? What are the typical questions Japanese have about our church? How can one best learn the discussions in Japanese? Besides knowing scriptures and having the spirit what is the most important thing to remember to be a successful missionary in Japan? Any suggestions on how to study individually and with your companion?
My son Kenji will enter the MTC on May 26. He can speak Japanese, but needs to improve his kanji. Please email any tips/suggestions so that he can be a success.
Thanks,
Paul Oman
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Hi, I'll be traveling to Atsubetsu and Abashiri in April, If you want me to get a message to anyone, or find out something for you, please email me and let me know. I dendo'd 87-89. I'm really psyched particularly to get back to Abashiri this trip.
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This is a dumb question, but does anyone have a picture of the yochien across the street from the honbu? the one with all the animal pictures painted on the outside.
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I got a message fwd to me last Dec about Pres Larkins' heart condition. Can anyone tell me what has happened and if he is ok?
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