Ryu Tsushima
72 (Okinawan)
I have no resolutions. Ask me about politics and I can share my opinion, but New Year's hopes? These are only for young people, I think.

Hana Shimoyama
Junior High student, 14
This year I want to be healthy, to have fun playing softball at school and I also want to improve my English ability.


Jennifer Pierce
Student, 27 (American)
Eat more vegetables, "step up the game" — basically, be a better individual. Also, I want to remember that"a little bit is enough."

Jun Shinohara
Computer support, 23
For the coming year my goal is to develop my career. Also, I would like to move house (but stay within Tokyo).


Ilaria Girolamo
ALT, 28 (Italian)
My resolution is to eat healthy food — even if it's impossible in Tokyo. And I want to take a big trip with my friends in the summer.

Rie Fukuda
Marketing, 33
I want to be more open, to build up my self-confidence and to find a new career. Those are my goals for the year ahead.