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Melanie Burton

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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.

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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.

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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.

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Feb 24, 2004

Is there value for money in English education?

Amanda Townsend Teacher, 26

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Feb 17, 2004

What is your ideal work environment?

Naoki Daisho Samurai Student, 22

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Feb 3, 2004

Can a foreigner really learn the way of the samurai?

Koji Hayashi Web designer, 31

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 27, 2004

Which do you prefer: town or country?

John Avery Banker, 30

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 20, 2004

Having any trouble in your crosscultural relationship?

Masako Iwamoto Translator, 29

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 13, 2004

How do you react when an earthquake hits?

Melinda Joe English Teacher, 28

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Jan 6, 2004

Do you want to travel to Japan?

Sam Kanne Broadcasting, 25

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Dec 30, 2003

What are your New Year's resolutions for 2004?

Bronwyn Edwards Student, 30

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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...

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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

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Dec 2, 2003

What has been your worst holiday trip?

Klaus Voss Scientist, 38

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Nov 25, 2003

How vital is technology to your life?

Paola VillaniStudent, 24

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Nov 18, 2003

Where do you feel most comfortable?

Robert DuncanFinance, 25

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Nov 11, 2003

How much do you know about Japanese politics?

Lisa MooreMother, 31

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Nov 4, 2003

How good (or bad) is your Japanese?

Tim MartinEnglish teacher, 37

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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

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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.

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