For Arthur O'keefe's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Unrequited love, social obligation and human nature collide — with varying results — in "The Four Major Plays of Chikamatsu."
British pubs are everywhere in Japan these days. They, along with their Irish counterparts, are common drinking venues for both expats and Japanese eager for a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere, hearty pub fare such as shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and a tempting variety ...
Jiro Osaragi's "The Journey" is an intriguing literary and psychological depiction of a society coming to grips with the aftermath of defeat and occupation.
"It is my job to ensure that patients do not need to see me" is written in large letters on the web page of Thomas Blasejewicz, an acupuncturist from Germany who practices in Hayama.
In Western media coverage of Megumi Igarashi's case, a commonly expressed view has been that Japanese society suppresses vaginal art while celebrating all that is penile. This view is untenable.
Johnny Klass (Ghanaian)'Klass' restaurant/bar owner, 40I went to Turkey; it was a nice vacation. It was great! I learned how to make kebabs from a Turkish friend who has 25 restaurant branches there. Having kebab on the menu has improved my business. Takumi Amano (Japanese)Deputy ...
Luke RiganoHigh school teacher, 33(Adelaide)I'd like to vote Labor but I'm disillusioned with their environmental policy. I'd like to see more investment in renewable energy. And I strongly disagree with their Internet filtering policy. Robert WhitemanEnglish teacher, 31(New South Wales)I won't be voting, but I ...
Surender Kumar, 46 Chef (Indian) —not enrolled in social insurance programs Of course I would like to join the Japanese national pension system, for my future. Everybody wants that. Joseph Abasio, 28 Teacher (British) — not enrolled The whole pension system is a mess. I doubt that foreigners are ...
