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Jackie Hoffart
Japan Times
LIFE / WEEK 3
Nov 20, 2011
Paradoxes pervade gender issues' public face in Japan
Transgender people are popping up everywhere in the current Japanese media landscape. Whether it's appearing on variety shows or hawking soft drinks or makeup in TV ads, the current crop of "new-half" celebrities have established themselves in the mainstream in a way that has surprised many onlookers....
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 2, 2009
Whether to come out at the office
"Do you live on your own?"
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 3, 2008
Nice to nestle at Japan's hometown
One could be fooled into thinking Onomichi was an island, where the ocean air whisps about the often deserted streets and the locals thrive from eclectic arts and hospitality industries. That would all be true, except the island part.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 3, 2008
Why do you think Japan's suicide rate is so high?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 13, 2008
Are you prepared for the next major earthquake?
Louis Chan Nurse, 30 (Hong Kong) I would try to stay up to date with the news and special announcements — if possible, I would check the Internet — but in terms of emergency supplies, I don't have anything prepared.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 22, 2008
Do you expect the Nagano leg of the Olympic torch relay to go smoothly?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 8, 2008
What are your views on Yasukuni Shrine and the furor over the film?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Mar 25, 2008
How much of an impact will the Tibet issue have on the Beijing Olympics?
Jennifer Kennedy Mother (Canadian)
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 14, 2008
'Vagina Monologues': Did you know it was about ending violence?
Ten years ago, playwright Eve Ensler and a group of women performed "The Vagina Monologues" in a New York theater on Valentine's Day to raise awareness and money to stop violence against women and girls. The success of the play launched the "V-Day" movement, with its goal of putting an end to the violence....
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 26, 2008
Is violence against women a big problem in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 5, 2008
What's the biggest issue facing the Indian community in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 22, 2008
What are your thoughts on the whaling issue?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 8, 2008
What are your New Year's resolutions?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 25, 2007
What are you hoping Santa Claus will bring you for Christmas?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 4, 2007
What is the most important issue facing foreigners in Japan right now?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 20, 2007
Security cameras: Ensuring safety or invading privacy?
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.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
'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.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.

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