This past weekend in Phoenix, we witnessed not only great basketball talent but also incredible spiritual breakthroughs, as four young men gave their lives to Christ—now, we’re excited to continue the journey with upcoming tryouts in Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Irvine, and San Francisco!

This was my first experience with a mission trip—sharing hope, joy, and love through basketball. Initially, I wasn’t sure if I could continue playing basketball, as my focus on God had diminished compared to when I was in the United States. Overall, my experience with OTM has left a profound impact on me. I learned so much about God, the OTM members, and myself. In May, I met Coach Mike only once at the All-Day basketball tournament at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, where he invited me to join OTM for the summer. I accepted his invitation without hesitation.

After returning to Japan, I struggled to find a church…

Kobayashi Sensei was an incredible coach I had the privilege of meeting during a camp in Shizuoka, Japan. His generosity, kindness, and unwavering willingness to help made a strong impression… One particularly memorable moment was when Kobayashi Sensei invited our team to an onsen (Japanese spa). It was there that we had a deep conversation about faith…

During our basketball mission trip to Japan, we had the privilege of sharing the gospel with students hungry for truth and hope. From hearing a young boy ask, "Is God actually real?" to helping another break free from the emptiness of a cult, God opened doors to speak life into their hearts. Through powerful moments, we saw firsthand how God is using basketball to reach young hearts and transform lives for His kingdom…

I had the chance to stay with his student, Rino, and her family for two nights and three days. During these few days, I experienced wonderful hospitality. Rino’s family welcomed me on the first night with a DIY sushi roll party and even prepared a bento for me to take for lunch the next day. Rino’s friend, Meisa, from the same basketball team, also came to sleepover the first night and we got to play card games, watch the Olympic basketball game, and enjoy ice cream together while talking about nonsensical, fun topics that allowed us to open up.

We are planning to provide Seito & Ryo with the ultimate basketball experience in America!

It was another successful year! God met our needs each step of the way. He gave us strength and health to endure the hot, humid summer weather.

Hello OTM Family! Thank you for your prayers and support. Here’s an end-of-the-year update and what we are planning to do in Japan for the 2022 summer.

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