Farming is a risky business!

We have just learned of a most sad occurrence, the corn has been pilfered!  Apparently there is a critter that resembles a raccoon in Japan called a Palm Civet.  They also appear to enjoy corn much like the Raccoon does here.  Oba-chan was upset to find her crop decimated by this bandit of the night. . .

Where we will be!

Good news! I have made changes to the settings so that all should be able to post comments.  I hope we haven't lost readers because of the start up troubles we have experienced.

Ryoko-san has asked that I post a map showing the exact position of the farm in Japan.  I know it is small, but look for the star on the image. . .

First Posting

This is the first entry in a blog designed to show our life in Japan.  It is my hope that it will help us maintain contact with friends from the US.  I plan on uploading photos and stories on a weekly basis.  I can also answer any questions or concerns followers may have regarding our life in Japan. . .

This is the house where we will be living while in Japan.  You can see the fields that I have plowed many times (in the South) as well as the community gardens that Oba-chan (Grandma) leases out and helps people learn how to farm, to the East.