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Louisa Chan
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 1, 2010
What do you make of Isesaki City's local government beard ban?
Tom Wah, 42Computer analyst (Hong Kong)All companies have the right to set certain rules about the way employees look. However, a ban on beards is going too far. If a worker keeps it trimmed and tidy, then that should be enough.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 4, 2010
What's your opinion of the conversation school industry in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 13, 2010
What Japanese phenomena would you like to see exported abroad?
Phil MacKenzie Engineer, 47 (English) I like the communal way of eating, so I'd like to see more Japanese food overseas, like yakitori and shabu shabu. It's a fun and friendly way to eat a meal.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Mar 16, 2010
What's the most interesting thing you've seen in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 23, 2010
Should tax-paying permanent residents be allowed to vote in local polls?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 2, 2010
What will Japan be like in 10 years' time?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 5, 2010
What are your New Year's resolutions?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 15, 2009
What do you make of today's Japanese youth?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 24, 2009
How can the government encourage more tourists to visit Japan?
Midori Tsunekawa, 59 Housewife (Japanese)Tourist organizations in every prefecture should offer free or low-cost English-speaking guides. They could show visitors around and help them experience Japan, while teaching them about our culture and customs.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 3, 2009
What are your tips for surviving this winter?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 6, 2009
What's your favorite place to go for some fast food?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 15, 2009
How do you keep up with what's going on in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 25, 2009
What would you do if you were prime minister of Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 18, 2009
Do you have an emergency kit ready for when the Big One hits Tokyo?
Kazuyoshi Nakano, 27Assistant hair stylistNo, I don't. I'm not worried about earthquakes. My house is strong and there are no buildings around it. There's just farmland, so it's really safe.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 4, 2009
What's your definition of happiness?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 16, 2009
What do you like most about life in Japan?
Hiroaki Daikai Airline staff, 22The food in Japan is healthy and safe to eat. There is a good variety to choose from. When I travel to developing countries, I often get sick from the food.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 2, 2009
Should teachers be punished if they don't stand up and sing the national anthem at school events?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 19, 2009
Who would you like to see leading the opposition Democratic Party of Japan?
Keiichi Kamikawa Musician, 38 Katsuya Okada would make a great leader because he's serious and direct. I think he would be a good challenger for Taro Aso, who's not an effective leader.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 12, 2009
What good cause would you consider supporting?
Steve Morgan Entrepreneur, 33 (U.S.)I used to donate to an orphanage in Kawasaki, as well as do volunteer work there. I have kids of my own now, so I don't have the time anymore.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 7, 2009
What would you do if you were given ¥300,000 to get out of Japan?
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
Tokyo Metro will soon have a role in the running of London's Elizabeth Line, a major train route serving the U.K.’s capital city and environs.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
Yokozuna Kitanofuji enters the ring during the May 1970 grand sumo tournament in Tokyo.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
A car carrying suspect Ryotaro Masuda, who was indicted for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death, leaves the Shibuya Police Station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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