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Stephanie Hannon
For Stephanie Hannon's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 31, 2006
Is the ongoing battle against global warming a losing one?
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
Sep 26, 2006
What do you think of Shinzo Abe?
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
May 23, 2006
What is your opinion on boycotting "The Da Vinci Code"?
Colin Swainson Teacher, 34 There must be something in it if they have upset the Catholic Church so much. I'm sure they have lots of secrets in the vaults. By boycotting they are saying people will find out something they don't want them to know.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 9, 2006
What do you think about 'death penalty'?
Daniel Airport rep., 27 In principle, I agree. However, because of the way it's applied, I believe it shouldn't exist. Judges are human and they can make mistakes. To judge someone wrongly and execute them is too big a mistake to make.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 11, 2006
Exploring the world on manga — where to get started?
Hisashi Sakata Public servant, 30 All Japanese know about "doko de mo door," the "everywhere door." In Doraemon, the manga about a robotic cat, you can use the door to travel anywhere you want to go. We can dream of escaping wherever we want to go!
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Mar 28, 2006
How do you make a good first impression in a new job?
Hiroshi Aimoto Public servant, 39 The office is a kind of society, so relationships are important. Appearance is also important. Try to be neat with a good suit, a nice tie and a clean shave. Never be late. Japanese companies don't trust people who are not punctual.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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