April 8

It rained Thursday.  Sakura petals started to fall and soon blanketed the streets like snow.  

April 6, and 7 in Zama

Mt. Fuji shaped construction barriers

Here are a couple of helpful giraffes with shovels. 

A very impressive sakura tree trunk--must be over 60 years old. 

This plaque indicates the tree was dedicated on the 40th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy.  Authentic soil from there was used  in planting this now-huge tree, a picture of which is below.  

In and around Zama April 5

A row of colorful modern houses

Pastor Lyon of Lighthouse Baptist Church leading singing.  Henry played the piano.

Henry making a point while preaching

The Angel English School where angels go to learn English, I guess.  

Tree-lined street

Plum tree in bloom

Rest Stop Restrooms We

I will say that rest stop restrooms have improved immensely.  These first three are in the same place. 

These sinks are slanted so it prevents water spilling on the floor.  

This is another stop that had a similar restroom

The last place we stopped had this special room  for babies.  The changing table says Mommy's Helper and has just a tiny kid-toilet.  So cute! 

Another in the same place for handicapped. 

Trip to Zama, Japan

We are headed to Tokyo where we will be in a Missions Conference at Lighthouse Baptist Church near Camp Zama.  The ride there was gorgeous with oodles of delicate-pink ornamental sakura trees all along the highway and mountains.  

This bird popped up but not sure about its purpose. 

Kawanishi City

Penguins on the trucks--Shout out to Teresa~ 

Carved horse heads for sale--about $7,000.

Udon noodles with fried shrimp and veggies for lunch. 

Entering Yokohama City

My favorite truck 

Fish at a rest stop 

Tea plants from Shizuoka prefecture