When I first arrived in Japan, I was completely fascinated and totally intimidated by the infamous “bento.”

Recently, Akio, a new Japanese friend from my church in Sapporo, invited me to a cafe to practice his English.

Packing up your life is a stressful and emotional task that missionaries are all too familiar with.

After serving in Japan for four years, my wife and I returned with mixed feelings to our home country for our first home assignment.