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Louisa Chan
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 1, 2010
What do you make of Isesaki City's local government beard ban?
Tom Wah, 42Computer analyst (Hong Kong)All companies have the right to set certain rules about the way employees look. However, a ban on beards is going too far. If a worker keeps it trimmed and tidy, then that should be enough.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 4, 2010
What's your opinion of the conversation school industry in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 13, 2010
What Japanese phenomena would you like to see exported abroad?
Phil MacKenzie Engineer, 47 (English) I like the communal way of eating, so I'd like to see more Japanese food overseas, like yakitori and shabu shabu. It's a fun and friendly way to eat a meal.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Mar 16, 2010
What's the most interesting thing you've seen in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 23, 2010
Should tax-paying permanent residents be allowed to vote in local polls?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Feb 2, 2010
What will Japan be like in 10 years' time?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jan 5, 2010
What are your New Year's resolutions?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 15, 2009
What do you make of today's Japanese youth?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 24, 2009
How can the government encourage more tourists to visit Japan?
Midori Tsunekawa, 59 Housewife (Japanese)Tourist organizations in every prefecture should offer free or low-cost English-speaking guides. They could show visitors around and help them experience Japan, while teaching them about our culture and customs.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 3, 2009
What are your tips for surviving this winter?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 6, 2009
What's your favorite place to go for some fast food?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Sep 15, 2009
How do you keep up with what's going on in Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 25, 2009
What would you do if you were prime minister of Japan?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 18, 2009
Do you have an emergency kit ready for when the Big One hits Tokyo?
Kazuyoshi Nakano, 27Assistant hair stylistNo, I don't. I'm not worried about earthquakes. My house is strong and there are no buildings around it. There's just farmland, so it's really safe.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Aug 4, 2009
What's your definition of happiness?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 16, 2009
What do you like most about life in Japan?
Hiroaki Daikai Airline staff, 22The food in Japan is healthy and safe to eat. There is a good variety to choose from. When I travel to developing countries, I often get sick from the food.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 2, 2009
Should teachers be punished if they don't stand up and sing the national anthem at school events?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 19, 2009
Who would you like to see leading the opposition Democratic Party of Japan?
Keiichi Kamikawa Musician, 38 Katsuya Okada would make a great leader because he's serious and direct. I think he would be a good challenger for Taro Aso, who's not an effective leader.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 12, 2009
What good cause would you consider supporting?
Steve Morgan Entrepreneur, 33 (U.S.)I used to donate to an orphanage in Kawasaki, as well as do volunteer work there. I have kids of my own now, so I don't have the time anymore.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Apr 7, 2009
What would you do if you were given ¥300,000 to get out of Japan?
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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