CCSI, Yakitori, and Karaoke

This is the view behind CCSI (Covenant Community School International), the school that provides a Christian education to both English and Japanese students in Chiba. We spent much of the day here working with students and meeting with MTW staff where we learned some about the issues that face the team on a practical and strategic level. Marc led us in an encouraging morning devotion, and then we divided into smaller groups with students. The 4 of us enjoyed talking with missionary kids about their experiences growing up in a foreign country.



Later in the evening we went to dinner with three MTW staff members. They took us out for 焼き鳥 やきとり (yakitori), or a special Japanese grilled meat. It was quite an experience, as we ate in traditional Japanese fashion which involves sitting on the floor at a low table. The food was delicious, and we left full and ready for our next adventure of the night.



Karaoke is very popular in Japan. It's different than in America, as you rent a room which only is used by you and your friends. We had a fun time singing some favorite songs, and were especially entertained when Matt, an MTW staff member, did a great rendition of a Japanese pop song.