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VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 28, 2010
Hokkaido: What do you think Nibutani will like 100 years from now?
In Nibutani, Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, roughly 80 percent of residents are of Ainu descent.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 21, 2010
Makuhari: What do you think of the new rash of motion-controlled video games?
AkatsugiOffice worker, 30(Japanese)Those (PlayStation) Move and (Xbox) Kinect games look interesting. I haven't tried any yet but I'd like to. Today I tried the new "Monster Hunter" game on PlayStation Portable, which was excellent — gotta love killing those monsters!
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 14, 2010
Hiroshima: What's one thing you shouldn't miss if you visit Hiroshima?
Megu HiranoStylist26Momiji manju is not as famous as some Hiroshima dishes but I'd recommend trying it. It's really good.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 7, 2010
Tokyo: Who are you rooting for in the Democratic Party of Japan's leadership election?
Aya YokoiMother, 33(Japanese)I want (Prime Minister Naoto) Kan to win the election. I don't think it's good for the DPJ to change leader so often. (Ichiro) Ozawa is a symbol of the typical Liberal Democratic Party politician, but Kan seems to be a different breed.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 31, 2010
Tsukuba: What are the challenges when observing Ramadan in Japan?
Fatma HachaniStudent, 30(Tunisian)Ramadan is the hardest month for me to be away from my family and country. I spend weekdays working in the lab. From 2 p.m. I start to feel tired. Not eating is not a major problem for me, but not drinking in such an exceptionally hot summer is a challenge! I realize...
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 24, 2010
Sapporo: What was your summer highlight?
Michiko AnzawaHousewife, 57I live near Odori Park, so I went for walks around here quite often. It's a big park and it's much less crowded than the rest of the city. I like the roses in the 12-chome area of the park, and the cherry blossoms in spring are amazing.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 17, 2010
Who would get your vote in Saturday's federal election?
Luke RiganoHigh school teacher, 33(Adelaide)I'd like to vote Labor but I'm disillusioned with their environmental policy. I'd like to see more investment in renewable energy. And I strongly disagree with their Internet filtering policy.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 10, 2010
What's the best thing about summer in Kansai?
David OttTeacher, 24 (American)It's my first summer in Japan. I like watching people wearing yukata and the fireworks and food at festivals — people-watching, and definitely a beer.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 3, 2010
What were your Fuji Rock Festival favorites this year?
SATURDAY:Lloyd MarsdenMusician, 27(Australian)Broken Bells were incredible. They had an awesome vibe and the sound was mixed perfectly. I don't think I've been to a better festival.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 27, 2010
How can you beat that summer heat?
Brian GillilandTeacher, 27(American)It's all about the G-string. When you feel like your bottom is naked, that makes you feel cool.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 20, 2010
What was your favorite World Cup moment?
Kai TsuchiiStudent, 13 (Japanese/American)The moment that Landon Donovan scored the winner against Algeria and the USA hopped to the top of the group in a split second. Great goal, great timing — amazing to change the fate of the team with one kick of the ball!
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 13, 2010
Whatever happened to the Charisma Men?
Tim StroudRecruiter, 29 (British)They still exist and can be found in ¥300 bars across the city and reading the Metropolis singles ads every Friday. Also, look out for predatory teachers in eikaiwa classrooms. I sit next to one at work, too.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 6, 2010
What was your top moment of the World Cup group stage?
Shiho Watanabe
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 29, 2010
What does Team Japan have to do to advance further in the World Cup?
Somboon Phinichkusolchit, 45Textile merchant (Thai/Indian)The Denmark game was the best I have seen from Japan in years. To beat Paraguay it must be the same formation. Good results breed confidence, but Japan must beware of over-confidence. Go Samurai Spirit!
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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 22, 2010
How do you think the Japanese government could improve?
Charlotte Warren, 32Translator (British)The politicians all seem faceless and interchangeable. The project started by Junichiro Koizumi to reform the nation needs to go further. Politicians like Yuriko Koike need to take a more active role.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 15, 2010
Who do you think will win the 2010 World Cup?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 8, 2010
What do you think of the decision to move the U.S. Futenma base to Henoko in the north of Okinawa?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 1, 2010
What do you make of Isesaki City's local government beard ban?
Tom Wah, 42Computer analyst (Hong Kong)All companies have the right to set certain rules about the way employees look. However, a ban on beards is going too far. If a worker keeps it trimmed and tidy, then that should be enough.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 25, 2010
What are your thoughts on the U.K.'s new coalition government?
Gareth Pughe, 56EditorIt is either doomed to failure and there will be another election within the year, or it will break the mold for British politics, and that would be a good thing.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 18, 2010
What do you make of coach Takeshi Okada's World Cup squad selection?
Robbie Servais, 34 (Dutch)Soccer coach at Vissel Kobe (supports Holland)I am very happy to see (Yoshito) Okubo (of Vissel) selected, since he had been injured recently. As a Dutch coach, I can say we are very aware of (Marcus) Tulio (Tanaka)'s strength on set plays and will be wary of him. Holland beat...
Alerts issued for Tokyo area cities as Shanshan crawls across Japan
A submerged area of Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on Thursday after Typhoon Shanshan dumped torrential rain throughout the Kyushu region.
Typhoon Shanshan batters Kyushu ahead of likely landfall
A satellite image shows Typhoon Shanshan south of Kyushu on Wednesday afternoon
From tropical storm to 'violent': Japan’s typhoon classifications
A satellite image from Wednesday shows Typhoon Shanshan south of Kyushu as the storm was rapidly intensifying.
Tropical Storm Shanshan soaks Japan as flood and landslide risks rise
People walk in front of closed ticket gates for the Tokaido Shinkansen in Tokyo Station as train operations between Tokyo and Nagoya remain suspended due to Tropical Storm Shanshan on Saturday.
Will Bangladesh go the way of Pakistan?
Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman, Bangladesh's army chief, arrives at Dhaka International Airport to receive Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Aug. 8 to lead the country's interim government.
Japan seeks another record-breaking defense budget for fiscal 2025
Members of the Ground Self-Defense Force hold a live-fire exercise at the GSDF's training grounds in the East Fuji Maneuver Area in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, in May. Japan's Defense Ministry is seeking another record-breaking budget for fiscal 2025.
Can Japan handle a heat wave and natural disaster at the same time?
A member of the Self-Defense Forces wipes away sweat as he conducts a search and rescue operation at a landslide site caused by heavy rain in Kumano, Hiroshima Prefecture, on July 11, 2018.
Did you feel that? It may be time to refresh your disaster kits — and vocabulary.
A map of western Japan shows the Nankai Trough and, to its north, the hypocentral region where the energy for an earthquake is thought to be building.
This English schoolboy has big dreams of becoming yokozuna — and more
Nicholas Tarasenko trains at Minato stable in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, on Tuesday. Tarasenko’s potential in sumo was made obvious when he won U18 gold in the 90-kg weight class at the 2023 Baruto Cup in Estonia despite being four years under the age limit and having only had a total of one hour of sumo training before the meet.
Kitakyushu clashes with academics over Meiji Era remains
Remnants of the first Moji station complex are located near the current Mojiko Station in the city of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture.

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