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VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 24, 2006
Views from Tokyo: Is Japan too permissive a society?
Thomasina Larkin asks people if they think that Japan is too permissive a society
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 17, 2006
What d'you think about the no. of corporate scandals in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 3, 2006
What's the most useful thing you've ever bought abroad?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 26, 2006
What do you think of Shinzo Abe?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 19, 2006
How will people remember the Koizumi era?
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 12, 2006
What defines Japan for you?
Daniel Schuellein Student, 23 The cell phone market here is so advanced. People use them for everything; from earthquake announcements to checking when the bus arrives. The distinctive youth culture in Harajuku can only be found in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 5, 2006
Does Japan need an emperor or empress?
Taichi Kadowaki Office worker, 32 I don't think we need an emperor or empress. We Japanese adore the royal family because they are this great symbol,but they don't really do anything. They just spend our tax money, but on nothing useful or important.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 29, 2006
What's your opinion of gender roles in Japan?
Nikki Halligan Linguist, 26 In my last job, men were promoted over women. The discrimination came from the women, who would fawn over the male staff and mistreat female staff. In my current job, I was promoted because of a lack of females in the industry.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 22, 2006
Should Japanese leaders give Yasukuni Shrine a wide berth?
Shounago Tadamasa School manager, 31 Koizumi and the new prime minister both shouldn't visit Yasukuni shrine. The prime minister has to think about relations with China and Korea. Visiting the shrine is harmful for the economy, for trade and for politics.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 15, 2006
What's your greatest achievement?
Pari Solanki Market research, 25 Climbing Mount Kenya was probably my greatest achievement so far. It took me three days to get to the top and I felt great once I was there. I cursed myself all the way up, but once I got there it was amazing.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 8, 2006
What is the most serious issue facing Japan?
Katy Abud Teacher, 44 Teachers in elementary schools and junior high schools don't teach children life values. They only teach what's outlined in the curriculum and don't know how to answer children who ask "Why is something like this or that?"
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 1, 2006
How seriously do you are take the recent North Korean missile tests?
Kumiko Teacher, 24 I am concerned about how Koreans are treated after something like this. After the tests, a Korean ship was refused entry into Japan. There were Korean students returning home. They grew up here, Japan is their country too.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 25, 2006
Would you like to have children?
Satoko Woolala Graphic designer, 39 Even if I were heterosexual, I wouldn't want to have children. Japanese law only takes care of heterosexual families. Same-sex partners can make private contracts, but don't both have legal rights to their children.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 18, 2006
What do you do on a rainy day?
Claire Flint Teacher, 28 Oedo onsen in Odaiba is a great place to go on a rainy day. They have re-created an old, traditional village from the Edo period. It's really interesting. You can even choose the style of yukata to wear as you walk around.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 11, 2006
How do you think conditions for foreigners in Japan could be improved?
Shinya Sato Self-employed, 28 I think there should be more free Japanese lessons that are better advertised and easier for foreigners to find. The government should also publish some kind of booklet or brochure with useful every day information.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jul 4, 2006
What's your favorite holiday read?
Geoffrey Rothwell Professor, 52 I love Japanese literature. Read "The Wild Sheep Chase" by Murakami. It's a combination of reality and fantasy that gets you out of the everyday reality of life. There are talking cats, sheep and magic and much more.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 27, 2006
Have you ever had a racist experience?
Toru Ishii HR worker, 30 In Texas, I was walking on the street and some guy came up to me, said "f***in' Jap" and punched my stomach. Once at a Nagano onsen, the entrance guy said "gaijin dame." I told him "I'm Japanese!" and he apologized and let me in.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 20, 2006
Should the "Kimigayo" be forced on schools?
Masae Takase Web shop owner, 31 When I was at school, singing the national anthem was just a natural thing to do. We didn't think of it as being right or wrong. I don't believe people should be forced into it, though. We should have the right to choose.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 13, 2006
Should Japan impose restrictions on non-Japanese-speaking-foreigners coming here to work?
Niels Hansen Business owner, 38 I just wonder if the Japanese would want the same standards applied to them if they went anywhere else. It would damage international business. I don't think it's a good path to go down when you start imposing borders.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 6, 2006
What is your opinion on the new immigration law?
Mayumi Hirai Care worker, 34 In Japan, the threat of terrorism is not as great as it is in other countries such as the United States. It is a very peaceful, safe place. However, I do think we need these kinds of measures to protect this safety.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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