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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Feb 24, 2004

Is there value for money in English education?

Amanda Townsend Teacher, 26

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Feb 17, 2004

What is your ideal work environment?

Naoki Daisho Samurai Student, 22

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Feb 3, 2004

Can a foreigner really learn the way of the samurai?

Koji Hayashi Web designer, 31

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 27, 2004

Which do you prefer: town or country?

John Avery Banker, 30

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 20, 2004

Having any trouble in your crosscultural relationship?

Masako Iwamoto Translator, 29

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 13, 2004

How do you react when an earthquake hits?

Melinda Joe English Teacher, 28

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 6, 2004

Do you want to travel to Japan?

Sam Kanne Broadcasting, 25

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Dec 30, 2003

What are your New Year's resolutions for 2004?

Bronwyn Edwards Student, 30

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Dec 23, 2003

What three things would you take to a foreign country?

Like Survivor, but not set on a desert island — it's a vast sprawling metropolis with unfamiliar terrain, terminology and script. Armed only with compass and guidebook, knowing they must do battle with taxi drivers, ticket machines and shop attendants, Melanie Burton asked our intrepid travelers what three things they would take with them upon traveling to a foreign country. Keep your wits about you folks; it's a jungle out there.

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Dec 16, 2003

Are hikikomori (shut-ins) part of a troubling social trend or harmless misfits?

Steve Van der Westeisen 25

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Dec 2, 2003

What has been your worst holiday trip?

Klaus Voss Scientist, 38

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Nov 25, 2003

How vital is technology to your life?

Paola VillaniStudent, 24

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Nov 18, 2003

Where do you feel most comfortable?

Robert DuncanFinance, 25

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Nov 11, 2003

How much do you know about Japanese politics?

Lisa MooreMother, 31

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Nov 4, 2003

How good (or bad) is your Japanese?

Tim MartinEnglish teacher, 37

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Oct 7, 2003

Do you think the foreign population in a major contributor to the rising crime rate?

Arisa Yokoyama Real Estate, 28

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Sep 30, 2003

Should foreigners be allowed to participate in national sporting events?

Nick KwanAccountant, 28 Sport is based on skill and competition, not race. It should be an international forum where people of all races can compete together. If you want to be homogenous and one-eyed, then you won't improve.

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Sep 23, 2003

What was your impression of Japan before you came here?

Mark Friesen Industrial Designer, 40 I heard the whole packing people on the train story a lot, but before I came here I thought, "Oh, come on, nobody would ever do that." But it's true. Of course, since having lived here I've seen a lot more stranger things than that.

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COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Sep 9, 2003

Should Japan upgrade its defense?

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Sep 2, 2003

How are foreigners faring in financially lean times?

Victoria Bauzyte Model, 20 I work at two shows per day and get 70,000 yen for those two. It's not the most you can get, but it's nice for starters, especially since I got it after just one week of casting.

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

When trying to trace your lineage in Japan, the "koseki" is the most important form of document you'll encounter.

Climbing the branches of a Japanese family tree

By Alex K.T. Martin

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