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Melanie Burton
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 27, 2004
Should there be a crackdown on 'lolicon' manga?
Ison Kawada Fashion Industry, 25 It's not restricted for people under 18, so they can buy it anywhere. For magazines and DVDs, you don't need ID to buy them, but I think under 18s should show ID.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 13, 2004
Is patriotism a bad thing?
Minoru Hase CEO It's dangerous for Japanese culture because for younger people, these last 55 years we have been safe, so they have never had the experience of war, so they don't know how to express what they are thinking or feeling.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 6, 2004
Would you turn in one of your fellow expatriates?
Jessica Millstone Tech consultant, 32 For me it would be cheating me out of a great apartment, like if I finally found one and somebody came in with more money, then I would rat them out.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 24, 2004
Is there value for money in English education?
Amanda Townsend Teacher, 26
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 17, 2004
What is your ideal work environment?
Naoki Daisho Samurai Student, 22
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 3, 2004
Can a foreigner really learn the way of the samurai?
Koji Hayashi Web designer, 31
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 27, 2004
Which do you prefer: town or country?
John Avery Banker, 30
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 20, 2004
Having any trouble in your crosscultural relationship?
Masako Iwamoto Translator, 29
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 13, 2004
How do you react when an earthquake hits?
Melinda Joe English Teacher, 28
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 6, 2004
Do you want to travel to Japan?
Sam Kanne Broadcasting, 25
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 30, 2003
What are your New Year's resolutions for 2004?
Bronwyn Edwards Student, 30
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 23, 2003
What three things would you take to a foreign country?
Like Survivor, but not set on a desert island — it's a vast sprawling metropolis with unfamiliar terrain, terminology and script. Armed only with compass and guidebook, knowing they must do battle with taxi drivers, ticket machines and shop attendants, Melanie Burton asked our intrepid travelers what...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 16, 2003
Are hikikomori (shut-ins) part of a troubling social trend or harmless misfits?
Steve Van der Westeisen 25
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 2, 2003
What has been your worst holiday trip?
Klaus Voss Scientist, 38
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 25, 2003
How vital is technology to your life?
Paola VillaniStudent, 24
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 18, 2003
Where do you feel most comfortable?
Robert DuncanFinance, 25
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 11, 2003
How much do you know about Japanese politics?
Lisa MooreMother, 31
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 4, 2003
How good (or bad) is your Japanese?
Tim MartinEnglish teacher, 37
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 7, 2003
Do you think the foreign population in a major contributor to the rising crime rate?
Arisa Yokoyama Real Estate, 28
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 30, 2003
Should foreigners be allowed to participate in national sporting events?
Nick KwanAccountant, 28 Sport is based on skill and competition, not race. It should be an international forum where people of all races can compete together. If you want to be homogenous and one-eyed, then you won't improve.
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.
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.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
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.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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