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From Tokyo, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Answer to Poll Question:

Q: How many of 8 teachers left Ellie's kindergarten at the end of the school year (March 31st)?

Answer =

Nozomi's sister from NYC is here in Tokyo!  One of Nozomi's two older sisters, Ayumi and new husband James Devine from Manhattan are visiting us for about 10 days. This is James' first trip to

We have arrived in Japan and here's our new address:

2-39-3 Hikawadai
Higashi Kurume, Tokyo 203-0004
Japan

www.johnstonjournal.com

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April Rains Bring May Flowers

It has rained a lot in the last couple weeks, but one of the great things is the wonderful flowers that have

Asian Access Names New President

Asian Access has just named Joseph W. Handley, Jr. as it's fourth president in its 41-year old history. He

has decided to step down in September to focus exclusively on his other main ministry commitment -- being the

We are away at an Asian Access fall conference near Osaka. The conference which lasts a number of days will help us reconnect with Asian Access missionaries placed all over Japan, as well as

Zack and Ellie head back to school today after a long 3-month summer vacation! Please pray for their adjustment into the 5th and 2nd grades.

Both Kids on Spring Break!

The kids are enjoying some time off. Zack returns to school on Monday, March 31 while Ellie's kindergarten

Bruce R. Johnson assumed the Interim

Nozomi is back from her trip to California in time to celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary (Dec. 16). . . except she has the flu.  Our celebration was to include a trip to Outback Steakhouse,

Cherry Blossom Time!

The last week of March and first week of April is cherry blossom season. The

We are hosting two Christmas parties this weekend, Dec. 20 and 21. We will be sharing food, fun, fellowship, song and teaching. Pray for hearts to be receptive to the Good News of God's love for

Christmastime A Great Opportunity

Advent is a wonderful time for us to tell the story of Jesus' birth. Pray for opportunities with our new

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Ellie Set to Perform

Ellie has been practicing the "pianika" -- a piano-like instrument actually powered by blowing through a tube -- as her

Ellie Winds Up Kindergarten Career

Joelle has completed her Japanese kindergarten career by shining her light throughout the year. Check out

Gallery is Finally Back

Believe it or not, our JohnstonJournal.com photo gallery was hacked on November 9. The photo gallery went down

Ellie turns 7 on May 9th. Presents have all been purchased, and now we're in the preparation phase for a big weekend, which includes Mother's Day!

Check out the brand new photos from our Halloween party:

• Halloween photo album

Happy New Year from the Land of the Rising Sun! Pray that our friends would know the Risen Son.

The Johnstons wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day.

Japan Gears Up For New Year's

New Year's is one of the biggest holidays in Japan. Christmas decorations are taken down on December 26 to get ready for New