Shopping

MESSENGER BAG
with Lumbar strap for Bikers

“Missionary Bag” by David Cook @ MissionaryBag.com

M-Squared “Nautilus” Medium @ M-Squared.com/ MissionaryMall

CLOTHING

Skirts

 Best Mission Skirt Ever @ Sister Missionary Mall

Kelly Tan Basic skirt @ CTR Clothing

Blouse

Chiffon Cowl Neck Coral  @ Mikarose
Pleated Collar Top Red @ Mikarose

Wrinkle-Free Long-Sleeve Shirt @ Eddie Bauer
 Wrinkle-Free 3/4 Sleeve Shirt @ Eddie Bauer

Women's Canyon Long-Sleeve @ Sports Authority
Women's Horizon Short Sleeve Top @ Sports Authority


Pajamas
Sets

Long Sleeve Tee @ Down East

Jocky Modern @ Kohls
Banded Bottom Flannel Pajamas @ Kohls

Stockings/Tights

Fleece Tights @ H&M

COATS
Raincoat 

 Trench/Raincoat w/Raglan Scarf @ Burlington Coat Factory

Winter Coat 

Triplet Coat @ Allez Faire

Metropolis Down Parka @ The North Face

Warm Sweater/Cardigan

Style&co. Two-Tone Cable-Knit Cardigan @ Macy's
Tommy Hilfiger Cable-Knit V-Neck Sweater @ Macy's
Style&co. Marled Cable-Knit Cardigan @ Macy's
Karen Scott Long-Sleeve Zip-Front Sweater @ Macy's

Light Sweater/Cardigan

 

Women's Boyfriend Cardi @ Old Navy

 

Card Catalog Cardi Capri - Blue @ Down East Basics

Tour Bus Cardi - Orange @ Down East Basics

SHOES 
Winter Boots

Sorel Tivoli High Snow boots @ Rei.com
Joan Of Arctic™ Knit Boot @ Sorel.com


Proselyting Shoes

Alter Pump @ Hush Puppies.com

Sunday Shoes

Angel II @ Hush Puppies.com

Other Brands
ECCO
Miz Mooz
Clarks "Unstructured"
Born
Dansko
Crocs
Naot

BATH SUPPLIES

BAGGAGE

 Traveler's Club Expandable 4-Wheel Spinner Hardside Luggage in Red @ Bed Bath & Beyond

Traveler's Club Expandable 4-Wheel Spinner Luggage in Charcoal @ Bed Bath & Beyond

BOOKS

 Preach My Gospel @ LDS Store

Missionary Reference Library @ LDS Store

PERSONAL ITEMS 

WindPro Umbrella @ ShedRain




16" Plastic Tubular Hangers, 6-ct. Packs @ Dollar Tree

Real Simple®  Hanger Clips (Set of 12) @ Bed Bath & Beyond

Pocket Album @ Big Huge Labs.com

UNLISTED ITEMS

Metallic Scarf @ Buckle

Collection Eighteen Pieced Scarf @ Buckle

8 Piece Travel Bag Set @ Bed Bath & Beyond

Eat Smart Luggage Scale @ Amazon.com

Call Area Checklist

1. (Money) お金“okane”:
   $270 自転車 “jitensha” (Bicycle)

   $200 Mission Travel

   $100 @ Mission Area for Emergencies

   $50 MTC

   
   
   

   (Proselyting Bag) 伝道バッグ“dendobaggu”:

   Check Box Side strap bag suitable for biking; NO BACKPACKS; Colors (black, gray, navy)
   

   (Clothes) 服“fuku”:

Proselyting: (6-8 outfits) A-line or flared skirts; below the knee to mid-calf length
Blouses carefully coordinated with skirts. See lds.org for more info
Stockings/Tights: (7) – DO NOT wear ankle socks; cover up to prevent frostbite.
Pajamas: (1) Robe and Slippers, as needed.
Exercise: Loose t-shirt; pants (lds.org)
Garments: (8-10)
Thermal Underwear: (2 pair)

4. (Coats) コート: Conservative colors (black; gray; navy)
   Raincoat 

   Winter Coat w/ zip out liner

   Sweater (2)

5. (Shoes) 靴“kutsu”: Shoes that slip on and off easily
   Sunday Shoes: (1-2)
   Proselyting Shoes: (2)
   Gym Shoes
   Winter Boots
   Shower Sandals (MTC Only)
   
6. (Bed/Bath Supplies) バス用品/寝具 “basu yohin/shingu”:
   Bath Towel (1)
   Hand Towels (1)
   Wash Cloths (2)
   Twin Bed Flat Sheets (2)
   Pillowcases (2)
   
7. Personal Items:
   Clothes Hangers
   Umbrella - solid color
   Toiletries - floss, shampoo, deodorant etc.
   First Aid Kit - moleskin, ointment, deet bug repellant etc.
   Sunscreen SPF 30+ & Lip Balm
   Simple, inexpensive camera
   Small Photo Album of family and hobbies (Photographs) 写真“shashin”
    
8. Baggage:
   Two pieces of luggage; 62 dimensional inches; 50lbs limit
   One Carry On; 45 dimensional inches
   
9. Books:
   Mission Library: True to the Faith; Jesus the Christ; Our Heritage...; Our Search for... (4 books)

The Elements: Rain/Snow/Humidity

Snow; 仙台の降雪 :

 

Rain; 仙台での雨 :

Humidity; 団扇:

Things to note:

1. Sendai's rainy season usually begins in late June to early July, which is later than in most cities in Japan. During this season, cold winds from the Okhotsk air mass, called "Yamase", blow in and depress daytime highs. Extremes range from −11.7 to +36.8 °C (11 to 98 °F)
2. No central heating in mission homes or investigators homes. It's not as common to heat the entire house in Japan. If they have heaters, "Generally, they just heat one room at a time."
3. Bicycling in the snow. It happens in Japan.
4. Wear slippers inside your home. The floor gets very cold. In investigators homes, wear warm socks. It's customary to take your shoes off at the door. Wear shoes/boots that slip on and off easily.
   (My Grandmother is Japanese and she still does this even in America.)
5. Water + Water = No evaporation. Your body uses water to regulate temperature by evaporating sweat, hence, the cooling effect. This works well when the air is dry. In Japan, the air is damp and heavy, so it can't evaporate very well causing the body to overheat. Paper fans are cheap and help or, if you prefer, you can use a dry cloth to pat dry. Cold + Water = Ice. In the cold, cover up to prevent frost bite. Warm + Wet = Mildew (stinky). There is a reason Japan takes extra care to stay clean. Your shoes and feet will need some extra attention after being on them so long. Cleanse them at the end of each day. Switch socks and shoes often. Let them dry before using them again.
   (My Grandmother loves the dryer, but not everyone in Japan has a dryer. She says most clothes are lightly damp after you hang dry them because of the humidity)
6. Layering helps. While your home may be cold, unless you can afford a Kerosene heater or a "Kotatsu" (My Grandmother's favorite), you will enter investigators homes where your 'all in one' winter coat will be too hot, but too cold when you remove it. It's better to have layers to remove them as needed.