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69 Responses to “We are in Japan”

  1. Victoria W. Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 5:28 pm

    Wow! I really enjoyed the pictures since I’ve never been to Japan. I hope ya’ll have lots of fun!

  2. Emma Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 5:37 pm

    Wow! Those pictures are so cool! Thanks :D

  3. Sophie Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 5:39 pm

    I love the middle picture!
    Was the food good? It looks good:)

  4. Tiffany Barclay Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 5:55 pm

    It’s beautiful there. =) I’m glad you made it safely. And now, you’re officially out of the country! =) I’m praying for you all. I hope your time is refreshing as well as productive.

  5. Jacob Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 6:14 pm

    Nice pictures! I pray that your trip there goes well. Are you visiting relatives while you are there?

  6. Daniel Gilman Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 6:36 pm

    The food looks delicious! Though the three of you look rather concerned. I hope you’re having a wonderful time. I’m praying for you(s).

  7. Eric Novak Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 7:04 pm

    Yay! I’m glad you made it there safely. You will both be in our prayers!

    Eric Novak

  8. Rebecca Moon Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 7:06 pm

    oh, wow! I would love to go to Japan! I hope you all are having an amazing trip.

  9. Kevin Eades Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 7:17 pm

    Great stuff! That food looks good and the nature is so beautiful!

    May God bless you guys while out of states and us this time for the glory of his kingdom!

  10. Hannah Michelle Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 7:27 pm

    Neat pictures! The food DOES look delicious (and nutritious ;) ). Stay safe!

  11. Michelle Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 7:43 pm

    Gorgeous pictures. What kind of camera were they taken with?

  12. Nella Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 7:43 pm

    Konnichiwa! (=D) Great pictures!! I hope you are having loads of fun there. I bet you guys are enjoying the relaxation rather than the rush to meet the book dead lines. Have a wonderful trip!

    Every blessing,
    ~Nella

  13. Gracie Martin Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 8:31 pm

    That’s definately very cool. I have not the slightedt inkling of a clue as to why you guys are there, but I’ll keep you in my prayers and I hope you have a great trip!

    1st Timothy 4:12

  14. Emmery Grotberg Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 8:43 pm

    Glad you made it there safely! Hope you have a blast. I’m praying that you will be refreshed by your time there.

  15. Megan Liz Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 9:01 pm

    Wow, what breath-taking pictures! Have an absolutely awesome time, guys! :-)

  16. Leah Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 9:17 pm

    WOW, these pictures are great! Hope you have an absoloutly wonderful time =D

  17. propjets Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 9:20 pm

    neat pictures. what exactly are you doing there, if you don’t mind my asking?

  18. Betty C. Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 9:25 pm

    Grace Martin ~ According to a September Breakway Magazine* article they are in Japan for the final conference of this year’s Rebelution tour.

    Quote: “What’s more, the twins are in the middle of their second Rebelution Tour, a five-city swing through the U.S. and Japan from June to November.”

    *Breakway Magazine is Focus on the Family’s magazine for teen guys.

    I got to read the article, because my younger brother receives Breakway.

  19. Kyleigh Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 9:29 pm

    Glad you arrived safely!

    My dad was in Japan about a week ago, he’s a pilot so he flies there sometimes… I thought it would be funny if you somehow ended up on the same flight, but then realized it’s not likely because he’s not flying there soon and you probably don’t have a stop here in Dubai. :)

    I’m praying for you guys, have a great time in Japan!

    - Kyleigh

  20. Jazzy Dytes Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 11:16 pm

    Cool! You’re in Asia already. I hope you could take your tour here in the Philippines too.

    God Bless You guys!

  21. Salomé Says:
    November 20th, 2007 at 11:26 pm

    Whoa! Neat.
    Wave at Japan for me. That way I’d be able to say I was there too. :-P
    Have an awesome time in Christ. Take care and God bless.

  22. propjets Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 12:12 am

    Really! I thought the tour was only stateside…heh… only the pope is infallible…not…anyway, thats cool. Are you guys looking to expand to other countries?

  23. R.M Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 5:14 am

    Oh, Japan! *dreamy voice* Ever since I was young, I have always loved anything related to Japanese culture. I’m often assuring myself that I’ll be visiting soon… I hope you two enjoy your trip there! Please wave at Japan for me, too. It’s most unfortunate that you can’t bring us all souvenirs. :) So long as you intend to expound on your tour, show tons of pictures, and all of that, I’ll be content. Learn any of the language so far? I was in the midst of learning it a while back, but I took up Russian and Spanish instead. All right, if I allowed myself, I would ask tons of questions, because I truly love Japan. Maybe you’ll have an opportunity to answer all of ours later when you return. Until then, God bless you both! Enjoy!

  24. Erika Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 5:40 am

    oh those pics are so beautiful and bring back tons of memories of when my family went to Japan! Hope you guys have a great time! :D

  25. Joanna Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 5:41 am

    Many prayers are being prayed for you two and everyone!

  26. Grace Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 7:28 am

    Beautiful pictures! The middle one turned out Very well. The pictures make me want to go the Pakistan, where my mother was raised. Chuckle: Or India where my Grandfather was raised.
    Propjets: The Harris’s mother is Japanese so the entire family has a special place in their hearts for Japan. Whether they expand into other countries is in God’s plan, but they already speak the language of Japan so it was a logical country to expand the tour to first. Besides it makes a GREAT grand finale for the first year of the tour : )

  27. R.M Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 8:25 am

    Oh, wow, I didn’t know that their mother was Japanese. How funny, because when I saw the tour pictures I thought that their eyes were not the usual for being what I thought was pure caucasian. Haha! Well now I know! I happen to be a melting pot of ethnicities. I don’t really know what nationality I look like. Just a person at the most, for which I should be grateful! :)

  28. Zach Hunter Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 9:20 am

    Hey brothers. I hope you’re having a great time connecting with family and bringing the hope of the Gospel to our neighbors in Japan. Leeland was there earlier this year and they were warmly welcomed by the non-Christian world who discovered the power of God through their music. I’m writing this week, trying to finish up the book, and meeting with some students this week. I appreciate your prayers and friendship. God bless you, empower you and give you boldness to speak the truth in love.

  29. Samaria Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 9:26 am

    Wow! Those first two pictures are gorgeous. I hope you guys have a good time there. =)

  30. propjets Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 9:55 am

    Grace: Ahh, very cool, thanks for explaining that. :D

  31. Lydia I. Smith Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 11:09 am

    Wow, I’m so excited that the Rebelution is going to Japan! I was in Tokyo last week, and there is an incredible need for truth there. Enjoy the food and the different culture!

  32. Wenslyn Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 12:25 pm

    There is a saying that says, “Better than reading ten thousand lines is traveling ten thousand miles.”

    I am excited for you to experience, relax, enjoy, and learn through this trip. Welcome to Asia! :)

  33. Carly D. Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 2:14 pm

    Great pictures! I am praying for you–have a great time!

    Carly D.

  34. Sean and Erin Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 2:36 pm

    Hope you share more pictures and stuff. Looking forward to your report.

  35. Ella Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 5:04 pm

    Have a fabulous trip over there! Look forward to more pictures and reports! And have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  36. Sheila Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 7:10 pm

    Awesome! I’m looking forward to a more detailed report! May all go well for you over there!

    God bless,
    Sheila

  37. Tiffany K. Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 7:10 pm

    Wow! That is awesome that y’all get to be in Japan! Hope you have wonderful and refreshing trip!

  38. Gracie Martin Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 11:28 pm

    Betty C. ~ Thanks so much

  39. Joshua Harris Says:
    November 21st, 2007 at 11:30 pm

    Hey, guys! I’m so glad to see you’ve arrived in Japan safely. We wish we were with you.

    Tonight I read through most of Do Hard Things. It is incredible! So proud of you. I can’t wait to see how God is going to use this book.

    Please post more pictures. Enjoy the sushi and the break from writing. Tell the family I love them.

  40. EllieNNBrave Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 6:42 am

    the pictures are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! that food looks decadent………. *watering at the mouth*………..

  41. ariadne Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 7:08 am

    Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I’m thankful for all of you.
    I’ll be praying for you, Brett and Alex!

  42. ariadne Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 7:08 am

    Great pictures, btw.

  43. ariadne Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 7:09 am

    my parents were in Japan in 2005 or 2006, can’t remember.

  44. Sophie Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 12:43 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your turkey… or sushi! Do you like raw of cooked?
    Can’t you believe that God made Japan look so beautiful! I can tell that it’s so beautiful there by you pictures! Post tons more soon!

  45. Sophie Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 2:37 pm

    I meant “raw OR cooked?” And “by YOUR pictures” Sorry, I was rushing:)

  46. Lauren H. Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 4:59 pm

    Sorry if I missed your reply, but I never got why you are there?

  47. Jacob Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 8:34 pm

    Lauren: I get the impression that they are not able to respond to our comments right now. I think that they making the final stop of the 2007 Rebelution tour. Otherwise, I have no idea.

  48. Sarah Harris Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 10:06 pm

    Lauren: Our family is here in Japan for the final stop of this year’s Rebelution Tour. My parents and Alex and Brett are also speaking at the the National Homeschool Convention.

    We will post more pictures as soon as we can, however right now our internet access is through the hotel computers and we can’t import them.

    Note: Sorry for any typos I’ve made, japanese keyboards have a different layout than I’m used to.

  49. Alex Jordan Harris Says:
    November 22nd, 2007 at 10:19 pm

    Thank you everyone for the comments! As Sarah said, we currently have Internet access only through hotel computers, so we cannot upload more pictures at the moment. We are in Japan to speak at the national homeschool conference and to hold a Rebelution event in Tokyo on December 1st (November 30th in the States).

    I’m afraid we cannot speak Japanese — but we are working on it during this trip! Brett and I have both done one session so far and the response has been very positive. It is tricky working with translators, but we are learning a lot and enjoying every moment.

    Thank you for your prayers!

  50. Lydia T. Says:
    November 23rd, 2007 at 1:41 am

    How fun! My dad is the only one if our family to ever visit Japan. I would love to be able to go some day. I’ll be praying for all your speaking engagements and safe return!

  51. Lauren H. Says:
    November 23rd, 2007 at 10:20 am

    That sounds so neat! I will be praying for you guys!

  52. Anya Says:
    November 23rd, 2007 at 1:51 pm

    I’m glad you all are having a great time! I have a lot of friends who are missionaries in Japan. :)

  53. Chloe A Says:
    November 24th, 2007 at 10:33 am

    Hey guys, I pray the trip goes well! May God continue to use your words in mighty ways.
    Providence! ;)

  54. TMM Says:
    November 24th, 2007 at 4:28 pm

    Wow! how cool! :) Those are beautiful pictures as well!

  55. Mark & Maki Says:
    November 25th, 2007 at 6:37 am

    Hey Alex and Brett,

    We enjoyed your visit to Japan! Thanks for coming and for encouraging us and so many others. It is great to see the “fruit” of good homeschooling. We hope to share your messages with the young people we are ministering to here. May God use you to do hard things in the future as well. You encouraged us in the “hard things” of living and ministering in Japan. OK, let’s be honest… I hope that God calls you both here as missionaries!

  56. Gracie Martin Says:
    November 25th, 2007 at 5:24 pm

    It is so cool to see you guys reaching out to a broader range of people! I’ve really enjoyed watching God work in your lives and others through your blog. It is so encouraging to see people my age doing what God commands them to (”Go into the world…”) and you have definately made an impact in my life personally. Thanks again and God bless!!!

  57. Jessina Says:
    November 25th, 2007 at 7:33 pm

    You both are in my prayers! Japan looks like a fascinating place…

  58. Tai Sophia Polczynski Says:
    November 25th, 2007 at 8:04 pm

    Wow, that is really neat! Hope you both had an excellent Thanksgiving…and I hope you share more photos from your trip if you have time.

    ~Lady Tai

  59. Yurika Says:
    November 26th, 2007 at 3:21 am

    Hi! I am Yurika. I had really good time at Hakuba.
    I have to thank you two because I decided that I will read the bible everyday.

    Have a good time in Japan!!
    May God Bless You Two!!
    YURIKA

    P.S. I think my English is wrong haha lol

  60. Lydia D. Says:
    November 26th, 2007 at 7:21 am

    Awesome! I’m so glad that everything is going well. I pray that God will continue to use you guys over in Japan. Keep doing God’s work, and remember that you have people everywhere praying for you. Blessings,
    :) Lydia :)

  61. Malachi Says:
    November 26th, 2007 at 10:08 am

    How’s the book coming?

  62. abby Says:
    November 26th, 2007 at 6:40 pm

    Wow! How beautiful… what an opportunity.

  63. Stephanie O. Says:
    November 26th, 2007 at 9:16 pm

    My mouth dropped open in a very unladylike way when I saw those first two photos. :D It’s lovely, and WHAT an opportunity! :) I pray that God will bless you.

  64. Christina Greene Says:
    November 27th, 2007 at 5:40 am

    Hey guys,

    I am a member of Covenant Life Church (you know where your big brother preaches). I LIVE in Japan (yokota AB)! We are interested in going to your event in Tokyo this Saturday. Please drop us an email!!!

  65. jessica Says:
    November 27th, 2007 at 9:43 am

    is that sarah harris in the centre of the last photo?

  66. Emma Says:
    November 27th, 2007 at 12:28 pm

    I think it is, Jessica :D

  67. Joy Bird Says:
    November 28th, 2007 at 12:36 am

    Jazzy Dytes, are you in the Philippines too? I was beginning to think there wasn’t any body else who liked the Rebelution over here. Alex and Brett, you should come over to the Philippines while you are in Asia. And while you’re here, eat some balut! ;)

  68. Joy Bird Says:
    November 28th, 2007 at 1:08 am

    Oh, I just found the map. Wow. You guys sure do have a lot of friends out there! WOW. WOW. WOW. :D

  69. Alyssa C. Says:
    November 29th, 2007 at 12:06 am

    Wow, beautiful scenery! I love it! And I love Japanese food! :)

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