by YOSHIYA HARI
National Director, A3 Japan

FOR MORE THAN

BY SUE PLUMB TAKAMOTO

Challenges of Japanese culture and the unique role of community

Reflections from the A3 2025 Spring Retreat

This spring, leaders, families, and friends of A3/Japan gathered once again for our annual retreat — a sacred space for reflection, renewal, and restoration. Amid the breathtaking

What a month this has been… Silk and I were in Japan for our annual staff retreat… Then, I got to be with my colleague Pastor Yoshiya Hari for several days in America.

Are you thriving in life?

A week ago, our Missional Partner Team in Japan was on retreat in Okutama, and it was a rich time together.

The A3 Global Leaders’ Summit was a powerful gathering of Christ-like Community. As you have likely heard, one of our core values is that we LIVE Community!

Moving from Questions to Steps of Faith 

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Jeffery Sonnenberg

Thou didst leave Thy throne
And Thy kingly crown,
When Thou camest to earth for me . .

by Yoshiya Hari
Director, Asian Access Japan

I became a pastor in 2003 and took

Japan (MNN) – Global workers in Japan have announced a new name to describe their role and vision.

Background Information:

I’m from Los Angeles, moved to the mountains near Fresno in middle school and graduated from Sierra High School. I attended Grand Canyon University with a BA in Digital Film w/ emphasis in Production before moving to Florida where I lived for 3 years working in aerospace manufacturing. From there I moved back to LA and attended Los Angeles Film School and graduated suma cum laude with a BS in Entertainment Business. It was while I was seeking work in