After 26 years in Japan, Angela is currently test driving the Scottish winter. Describing herself as a “people person,” she wrote weekly profiles and features for The Japan Times between 1987 and 2011. For writings since 3/11/2011, see www.embrace-transition.com/. Her first book, "Chasing Shooting Stars – A South American Paper Trail into the Past," was published in paperback in January 2013.
For Angela Jeffs's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Reader JG is concerned about the changes to the Immigration Law that were passed in 2009 and are scheduled for implementation in July 2012. According to the Immigration Bureau, the Ministry of Justice and immigration lawyers, the new law will bring about a few major ...
Returning to Osaka after several years, James wonders what became of Kansai Time Out, the magazine that served the English-speaking community in that region and beyond: "It was an institution . . . had been around for years and was full of really interesting features ...
For relief organizations, groups or individuals needing translators, Taichi W. sent information about the Japan Guide Consortium Volunteer Interpreters, a group of translators initially formed at the request of the government. Four are working in Sendai with the Indian National Disaster Response Force; other ...
In his youth, Shinji Takahashi was a featherweight boxer. Today, working with his two younger brothers in a family legal practice based in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, he is a heavyweight lawyer and committed activist. Takahashi is the head of a local and national campaign to ...
British tax advice wanted MS in Kamakura wonders if we know of any consultants who advise individuals on their tax status under the U.K.-Japan Tax Treaty. "I'm thinking in particular about inheritance tax and theissue of domicile." We suggest you begin by either calling the British ...
Empty nest syndrome K'ko is suffering from what she calls "empty nest blues" — that is, being without husband or children. "Do you know of a psychologist (American/Japanese, familiar with both cultures) and marriage counselor who works in the Shibuya/Hiroo/Roppongi area and not too expensive? ...
Diana and Peter were pleased to find the column "How to do Japan — in a VW camper van" (Lifelines, Nov. 16) on the Japan Times website. "It answered many of our questions as we are hoping to bring our Australian-registered Land Rover camper van ...
Back in summer, the owner of AB's rented apartment wanted to spray the property for cockroaches (gokiburi). AB was far from happy. "I don't want chemicals being sprayed in my home. I use natural products wherever possible and feel sick when using even regular dish-washing ...
Oh, the pros and woes of responding to your queries. Great advice, personal experience — even the odd wakeup call. Here are some responses to our Nov. 16 column on "How to do Japan — in a VW camper van": One of the best ...
Reader M.A. lives next to U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa and is bothered by the noise from the airport. "About two to three months ago planes started flying at night until about two in the morning. I would move but I have ...
