About Our Playhouse

Everything about this place is miniature compared to what we're used to, but we are getting a kick out of the accommodations. The first picture below is Marsh standing in our bathroom door way. It is no joke that is the true size.
The one where I'm washing my hands is hilarious too. The Japanese don't waste anything because resources are so limited here. So when you flush the toilet, the clean water that fills the tank runs up above the tank so the person using the toilet can wash their hands without using more water and then the soapy water fills up the tank and is reused later to flush the toilet. Cool desho!
The picture where Marsh is in the ofuro is no joke either. That is the size of our tub!!! It is deep, but you can't stretch your legs out. So if you want to get your shoulders warm...well, it's a joke and makes me laugh.
Our little washing machine is terrific. It doesn't have a the typical American agitator in the center but still gets the clothes so clean. We tried using the dryer, but the vent comes into the house instead of outside so we hang out our clothes on the rod. When it rains the overhang covers them and most of the time they dry out.
We live just five minutes from the mission office which is so handy. We're home for lunch or if we need something we walk over and get it with no trouble. We walk to get our groceries in the evenings after work. We meet people and tell them about the gospel and our purpose for being here. That's our wonderful evening stroll and proselyting.