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LIFELINES

COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
May 18, 2004
Bilingualism, creativity and Shanghai trips
Creative classes The New Center for Creative Arts has just opened in Moto-Azabu, Tokyo.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
May 11, 2004
Insurance, pension cash and divorce
Health Insurance I have been in Japan for almost 6 years and I have paid into the social health insurance system during my 3 years on the JET Program. After I had finished JET, I dropped out of the system and have not enrolled in the national health insurance system.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
May 4, 2004
Transit visas, flowers and massage
U.S. transit visa A cautionary tale from Omar, who several weeks ago went to Narita to take a flight back to Mexico City via the U.S. Having spent most of his remaining yen, he was told he could not leave without a transit visa under the Visa Waiver Program from the U.S. Embassy.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Apr 27, 2004
Car checks and new passport rules
Vehicle inspection Do you know of anyone who could give me information on the laws and procedure regarding car inspections? I need to obtain Japanese inspection and a registration number plate for a recently imported car.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Apr 20, 2004
Turning attention to summer
Gearing up It seems that some of you are turning your minds to the great outdoors and getting in shape for summertime.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Apr 13, 2004
Divorce and insurance policies
Divorce I was married for two years to a Japanese woman (no children). We separated almost one year ago. I recently asked my wife for a divorce, but she wants financial compensation before she will agree.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Apr 6, 2004
Singers, antiques and racism
Singing hope K.M. is a 23-year-old singer from Sweden with some 8 years performing experience who would love to sing at jazz clubs, corporate events and private paries. "How can I get in touch with the right people?"
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 30, 2004
Pensions and claiming back farewell cash
JET pensions I am working as a prefectural employee and am married to a Japanese national. I am aiming to amass the minimum 22 years of pension contributions necessary to draw a pension in Japan.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 23, 2004
More big sizes and outdoor pursuits
Big sizes So many of you responded to the reader looking for larger sized clothes. Here are some more tips.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 16, 2004
Citizenship and health insurance
Citizenship I am a holder of a valid Philippines passport and have permanent residence status here in Japan, where I have lived for at least 18 years. I would like to apply for citizenship.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 9, 2004
Freecycling, sun lamps and dancing
Clothes, fabrics, toys Anne recommends a charity organization in Stellenbosch, South Africa, that helps people in shanty towns to get back on their feet. "They're always looking for donations of secondhand clothes, dress fabrics and toys for the creche."
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 2, 2004
Getting a visa and finding a good lawyer
Japanese visas Dear Lifelines; How do I apply for a visa for Japan?
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Feb 24, 2004
Advice for the stage-struck and proofing
We have received a sudden clutch of enquiries from stage-struck readers this week.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Feb 17, 2004
Posting food to the U.S. and big clothes
U.S. posting rules Dear Lifelines; Is there some new prohibition against sending Japanese foods to the U.S.?
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Feb 10, 2004
Used books, furniture sales and clothes
More readers have been writing to say that they have lost columns cut out for future reference, so could we please relay the same information again. Happy to do so from time to time. Note, however, that that you can find back columns on The Japan Times Web site at www.japantimes.com
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Feb 3, 2004
Tenant rights and health care for foreigners
Tenant rights Two years ago, I rented an apartment through a realtor, and paid lots of money -- two-months deposit, one-month thank you money, and realtor fee -- thinking that after two years, we could renew our contract and somehow use the place longer to compensate for the initial payments we had...
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jan 27, 2004
Saving on bills and lookingfor work
Saving energy K.K. writes: "I seem to recall Jean Pearce saying she put plastic sheets on her windows to keep rooms warm, but once they're there I guess you can't open the windows easily. Do you know anything about this subject? Also, where could I buy such sheets?"
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jan 20, 2004
Planning for your financial future in Japan
I am looking for some pension and retirement information in Japan. Even though I am only 34, I am thinking about the financial situation in the future. I am Swiss, but have spent the past few years abroad, so I have to count on foreign retirement support.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jan 13, 2004
Prize trouble, study in Oz, and a recap
Student rants Let us begin on a note of tolerance and goodwill, with two similar reactions to the letter from student J. in southern Japan with fellow student troubles (Lifelines; Nov. 25, 2003).
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Dec 23, 2003
Train trips, veggies and stitch-ups
Moonsky star trip Further to last week's information on where to buy tickets for the Trans-Siberian railway, Colette in Yokohama describes the trip she took in 1993 as, "one of the most amazing experiences of my life." She organized her journey through Moonsky Star, a travel agent based in Beijing that...
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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