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Alan Gibson
For Alan Gibson's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 12, 2012
Kansai: What do you make of midfielder Shinji Kagawa's move to the mighty Manchester United?
Michael M. Parrish
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 30, 2011
Views from Kobe: Who is your favorite Japanese mascot?
David Mystify
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 10, 2011
Osaka/Kobe: Where do you go for news of the Tohoku disaster?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Mar 15, 2011
What do you think of the proposed tattoo ban at Suma Beach from this year?
Ai Yamamoto
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 7, 2010
Kansai: What was your favorite moment of the 2010 J. League season?
Kazuhiro HayatsuManufacturing, 33 (Japanese)(Albirex Niigata supporter)My highlight — as an Albirex Niigata fan — came when Marcio Richardes scored a great hat trick against Vegalta Sendai, with all the goals coming from set pieces including one direct from a corner kick. Pure genius!
Japan Times
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!
Japan Times
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!
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
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 Japan 3-0 last year, but they showed excellent skill and speed on the ball and we will not underestimate them!

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