Thank you for your interest in the Tokyo Santa Project job number 88085 in Japan. Additional information on this opportunity has been provided below.

Tokyo Santa Project - #88085
(Creative Arts • General Evangelism )
Location Japan
Description
Come to Tokyo, JAPAN during December to PROCLAIM the TRUE meaning of Christmas through Caroling, Instrumental Ensembles and/or Santa Claus Street Evangelism. Stand on the busiest streets to sing, distribute tracts in Christmas attire. Host Christmas parties in order to meet Japanese and make friends with those who are open to Christ. Costumes & caroling should be taken very seriously to be effective, but be CREATIVE and have fun! Dress up in holiday attire.
Web Site: http://www.IMBTokyo.org
How this job relates to field strategy
This project is year four of a five year emphasis called Free Greater Tokyo (FGT). FGT is a strategy that attempts to utilize all of God's servants in their unique roles. Volunteer teams serve as the "tip of the spear" praying through spiritual strongholds and finding Japanese who are genuinely interested in the Gospel. M's and national Christians will plan to follow-up with Bible study, discipleship, and training for these and other Japanese Christians to start new Japanese churches. 
Dates Any 10 days between Nov. 25, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2009 
Specific Date Instructions Preformances/caroling/Christmas costumes should be ready to be effective. Be CREATIVE and have fun! Dress up as Santa and his helpers. Non singing team members will also need to be dressed in the holiday spirit and should plan to engage passersby by handing out tracts and engaging them in conversation that will lead to coffee or dinner and and opportunity for deeper sharing. The goal of this team is friendship evangelism. Sing and dress up in costume as a means to get their attention so that you can meet new friends and share Christ. Dates are flexible, any 7-10 days between Nov.25-Dec.21. 
Team Description
Personnel Type (individual/team) Team
Number of Teams 6*
Number on each team 8 
Total Number needed 48 
Is team size flexible? Y 
Minimum/Maximum team size 4-20: enough members to draw a crowd. The more the merrier! 
Are children under 15 permitted? Y 
If Yes, what is the minimum age? 10 
Costs
Total on field cost PER PERSON $730 + airfare
Total on field cost PER TEAM $35 
Additional Team Cost Description: Cell phone $35 per team.
Instructions for collecting field costs: Team leader is responsible for expenses. Housing to be paid directly upon arrival. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT USED WIDELY IN JAPAN so plan to bring cash or travelers checks only. Bring a credit card for medical emergencies only as payment is required.
Health Considerations
Health conditions that could prevent a volunteer from accepting this assignment Anyone with a disability or physical condition that prevents them from walking long distances, climbing stairs, taking public transportation such as trains and buses, or standing long periods of time should not come on this trip. TEAMS WALK A LOT!!!!
Factors that could influence the volunteer's ability to do this job Anyone with a disability or physical condition that prevents them from walking long distances, climbing stairs, taking public transportation such as trains and buses, or standing long periods of time should not come on this trip. Teams should be prepared to walk 4-5 miles per day. TEAM MEMBERS WILL WALK A LOT! Please take this walking caution seriously! All transportation around the city is by public transportation with many stairs to climb at train stations. Good physical stamina a must.
Health care facilities available Health care in Japan is quite good. Facilities, ranging from individual medical practices and small clinics to large hospitals and university medical centers, are readily available in all major metropolitan areas. A few of our preferred medical facilities include: Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic, Tokyo Dental Clinic, Yokohama Bluff Hospital, Keio University Hospital, North Yokohama Showa University Hospital, Kawasaki General Hospital, and Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital.
Travel, Location and Culture
Geographic Settings Tokyo is urban, ultra modern and is the largest megacity in the world. Climate in Dec is cold. Be aware Americans are accustomed to going from indoors directly to a car and are not used to being in the cold for extended periods of time. Layers, gloves, hats, and a heavy coat are a must. If you are wearing costumes, you will want LOTS of warm clothes under your costumes because you probably will not be wearing a coat.
Other (customs, clothing, shopping, etc.) Customs include bowing, removing shoes when entering houses and some public buildings, sleeping on the floor, frequently giving and receiving gifts, being calm and quiet in public, keeping face, and maintaining smooth, confrontation-free relationships. Clothing is primarily western. Japanese tend to wear slightly more dressy clothes on most occasions than do Americans. Housing is similar to what Americans are used to, only on a much, much smaller scale.
Available Housing This team will most likely be staying at the Tokyo International Hostel or Team Mission guest house. Both are clean and very comfortable and include breakfast. Once this assignment is accepted the IMB Tokyo team Projects Coordinator will make the team reservations in cooperation with the team leader. Payment should be made at check-in by Japanese cash only.
Mode of in-country travel Public - Trains and buses 
Possible Visa/Passport Restrictions There are no visa or passport restrictions in Japan. Anyone coming to visit for less than 90 days does not need a visa or any special paperwork, besides a passport.
Type of Entry Visa Required None 
Airport of Arrival New Tokyo International Airport (Narita) 
Final Destination Airport  
Items/materials to bring to the field ALL performance items. WARM Costume(s) with LOTS of layers of clothing. Give away momentos. Comfortable walking shoes, backpack, collapsible umbrella, nice/casual warm clothing, coat. Bring at least one laptop computer per team w/internet connection.
Additional information
Primary religions of Japan are Shinto and Buddhism. Most Japanese profess both, embracing many gods ranging from one's ancestors to nature. Cults are also rampant, including LDS, JW's, and the Unification Church. Islam is also growing. Team should plan on paying as they go for travel and food. Payment for accomodations should be made at check-in. Japan is a cash society, plan to exchange what you think you will use from US dollars to Japanese yen at the airport. It is the best exchange rate and the most convenient. Do not plan on using credit cards as most places do not take American Credit Cards and Japan is a cash based society. VERY IMPORTANT: exchange money for Japanese yen at the airport. Japan is a very safe country with one of the lowest crime rates in the world. There is no need to worry about pick pockets and thieves if common sense and caution are used.
To find out more about this job
E-mail: bbrents@emailworld.biz 
How to participate
To Lead This Team:

If you would like to enlist a team and serve as the Team Leader for Job Number 88085, please complete a short Team Leader Information Form, which will be sent to the Field Contact for this job. He/She will contact you with more information. Please be patient while the field considers your request.
*If more than 1 team is needed for this job, please indicate how many teams you wish to lead.