Japan disaster

Earthquakes Rock SW Japan: Asian Access Provides Relief

Japan was shaken once again with two devastating earthquakes in Kyushu, Japan: More than 250,000 people are homeless; At least 41 have died; And dozens more are feared trapped under the rubble;

I met some new friends recently, Masaki and Kat. My wife and I enjoyed a good bowl of ramen with this great couple a few days ago, along with mutual friends, who have been trying to introduce us

Asian Access missionaries recount the early days following the Great Japan Disaster and share how it's been an amazing privilege to journey with the Japanese as they rebuild their lives over the past five years.

TOHOKU, JAPAN (A2)

Silk and I were talking about the earthquake in Nepal. She shared on video the story that Japan recently sent a team to minister to the people in Nepal, because of course, Japan knows exactly what it feels like to experience a major disaster with their earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown a few years

"If you give the driver chocolate, he will drive you wherever you need to go."This joke didn't actually come from our taxi driver, but from a successful pastor who has been a part of planting over 300 churches, starting multiple children's homes, and having a voice in the creation of Nepal’s new

Japan (MNN) -- Japan is coping with a one-two Tropical Storm punch. On the heels of a record heatwave came Typhoon

Pray for Japan following the Tropical Storm Etau which pounded Japan's eastern coastline this past weekend. These are things to remember in prayer: 1.) Pray for our partner local churches in all the places Etau has hit. They are

Just 10 days after the devastating tsunami and earthquake of March 11, 2011, Pastor Itoh and the Christians from Izumi Gospel Chapel in Sendai began responding to the needs around them. God led them to

Four years ago, the Fukushima 1st Nuclear Power Plant melted down due to the tsunami that hit Japan on 3.11.2011. It's a day I will never forget! I was near Nagano

Japan (MNN) — Barely a week after the volcanic eruption on Mt. Ontake, Japan was hit again

Japan (MNN) — Typhoon Neoguri was downgraded from “super typhoon” status but still socked Japan with a powerful

Today marks the 3^rd Anniversary of Great NE Japan Disaster

It’s been three arduous years since the triple disaster of 3.11.11. Here are several sign posts from Asian Access on the road following this horrific experience, ranging from reports to reflections...

A Comprehensive List of Projects Supported Through Asian Access Relief• Fall 2013
On behalf of the Japanese people, we want to thank you for giving toward Disaster Relief in Japan. Your gifts were invested in the following projects:

Immediate

Thank you for your generous support and prayers to bring hope and healing to the nation of Japan the last few years following the horrific tragedy of March 11, 2011. Through your

Japan (MNN) ― When Typhoon Wipha took aim at Japan's Fukushima region, people worried. No one has forgotten that the area suffered severe damage in the 2011 quake/tsunami/nuclear disaster. Meteorologists branded the monster storm as a "once in a decade

The Story is Not Over

This Easter weekend, we are waiting for Sunday. The cross has spoken; the lifeless body of Jesus lays in the tomb. To the disciples, it seems hopeless . . . but Sunday's coming. The story is not

Help us match $1,000,000 to bring hope to Japan, as they rebuild:

A few weeks ago, as I was calling several churches who gave to Japan's special tsunami relief efforts, one church shared a powerful story. This church's attendance averages around 125 people, yet they ended up being one of the top ten giving churches in America helping us match the $1,000,000 challenge to bring both spiritual and physical hope to...

What’s been happening 9 months after March 11

By Takeshi Takazawa 

Evacuation Sites Closed

For better or for worse,

Pastors to share about Japan and Asian Access

On Wednesday, December 14, two pastors in Southern California will be interviewed on The Frank Pastore radio show in Los Angeles  in order to highlight ongoing relief efforts in Japan. The Frank Pastore Show is aired live from 4:00-7:00 PM (PST) on KKLA 99.5FM, as well as live on the

Hundreds of missionaries needed for Japan, along with community centers

JAPAN (MNN) ― More problems plagued Japan's damaged nuclear power plant over the weekend. According to reports, 45 tons of highly-radioactive water leaked from the Fukushima power station into a gutter that leads to the

And the walls came a tumblin' down!

The last few months I've been listening carefully to pastors from Japan share their reflections post

The Daily Herald, a Chicago suburb newspaper covered one of Pastor Sato's "Exodus Church" presentations. Here's an excerpt from Deborah Donovan's informative article "...

Pastor Akira Sato of Fukushima First Bible Baptist Church recently shared his congregation's collective experience with several audiences in Southern California and Chicago. The presentation was called "Exodus Church," because his entire congregation was

Pastor Sato heads to the U.S. to personally share about Fukushima First Bible Baptist Church's experience following the nuclear disaster in Japan!

He Reigns Over All The Earth . . . even Japan

(Story photo by Jeff Johnstone: team response planning.) [Cover photo by NASA]

Japan (MNN) ― Typhoon Roke took a swipe at the disaster zone in Japan.

It also brought evacuations, flooding and more worry to the country struggling to recuperate from the tsunami, quake and nuclear

Typhoon Roke took a swipe at the disaster zone in Japan

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Shortly following March 11th's Triple Disaster in Japan, Steve Moore from The Mission Exchange called this "Japan's Hour" in a special webinar entitled Global Status of Japan Disaster where Asian Access was interviewed in light of the horrific tragedy impacting the country.  Surely enough, this moment is proving to be...

Church growing in Japan, relief continues

Listen to the voices – warning against 'self-satisfying' relief work
by Yoshitomo Takahashi

JAPAN (Christian Shinbun)  It has been one month since the disaster hit East Japan. The reconstruction work continues. There

by Kent Muhling

It's good to be up here in Touhoku again!  Much has changed; much has not.  Gasoline is no longer a problem -- stations are open, no long lines.  The highways are open tot all now, not just emergency vehicles.  Electricity has been restored in many

by Erik

by Kent Muhling

On the road again!  missionary colleague Erik Boehme and I left a couple hours ago, heading back up to the Tohoku region of Japan for another week of disaster volunteer service. Erik bought a roof rack

by Kent Muhling

Now that I've had some time to reflect on my first trip to Touhoku, the north part of Japan that got devastated by the tsunami in March, I wanted to share some of my thoughts:

Reflection

1) First, I felt like God was confirming to me the way He made me and the kind of ministry He has suited me for.  I really felt in my own element up there.  What I mean is, I am not naturally a good organizer, I can grow bored

by Kent Muhling

As I write this I am sitting in an evacuation center in Shizugawa.  There are a little over 120 people staying

Churches from all over Japan are delivering physical and spiritual aid through local churches in the affected areas.

What are Japanese churches doing? Part 3