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LLLL: 'The perfect balance of conformity and rebellion'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Jan 9, 2021

LLLL: 'The perfect balance of conformity and rebellion'

by Russell Thomas

What makes the perfect J-pop song? There is a formula, which means you have to be in the box before you can think outside of it.

20 Questions: The best answers of 2020

People | 20 QUESTIONS Dec 26, 2020

20 Questions: The best answers of 2020

by Tadasu Takahashi

The 20 Questions format aims to get people in Japan to tell us about their thoughts and beliefs in their words. Here are some of the most interesting answers from 2020.

Rabbi Shmuel Vishedsky: 'Hanukkah reminds people that miracles do happen'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Dec 10, 2020

Rabbi Shmuel Vishedsky: 'Hanukkah reminds people that miracles do happen'

by Eric Margolis

While it can be hard to observe Jewish practices anywhere there isn't a large Jewish population, the Jewish community in Kansai supports each other.

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Craft brewer Sean Collett: 'If you chase two rabbits, you'll catch neither'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Nov 28, 2020

Craft brewer Sean Collett: 'If you chase two rabbits, you'll catch neither'

by Iain Maloney

The founders of Two Rabbits Brewing Company have brought their corner of the craft beer market to Shiga Prefecture, a perfect place to burrow down.

Joy Jarman-Walsh: 'Japan could be a world-leader in post-COVID-19 travel'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Nov 22, 2020

Joy Jarman-Walsh: 'Japan could be a world-leader in post-COVID-19 travel'

by Louise George Kittaka

Joy Jarman-Walsh pushes sustainable tourism in her podcasts and YouTube series, and she's optimistic about Japan's role in it.

Cuushe: Music born from emotion

People | 20 QUESTIONS Nov 9, 2020

Cuushe: Music born from emotion

by Rebecca Saunders

Dream pop musician Mayuko Hitotsuyanagi, aka Cuushe, on her upcoming album, “Waken,” and her musical inspiration.

Nahid Yoshinari: 'I love to involve the audience in the music'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Oct 25, 2020

Nahid Yoshinari: 'I love to involve the audience in the music'

by Louise George Kittaka

An announcer and translator at NHK, Nahid Yoshinari is happy to share her Persian culture with people in Japan.

Matthew Wilson: ‘Students need to come first’

People | 20 QUESTIONS Oct 11, 2020

Matthew Wilson: ‘Students need to come first’

by David Cortez

The dean of Temple University Japan on keeping students safe during COVID-19 and the importance of cultural sensitivity.

Goro Koyama, PI: A private investigator who serves the international community

People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 27, 2020

Goro Koyama, PI: A private investigator who serves the international community

by Mio Yamada

From trailing secret lovers to suspicious dentists, Goro Koyama says his job isn't quite what you see portrayed in film noir.

Keerthana Mariappan: 'People recognize the potential of India as an economic and cultural partner'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 13, 2020

Keerthana Mariappan: 'People recognize the potential of India as an economic and cultural partner'

by Megha Wadhwa

Keerthana Mariappan balances a fast-paced job with a life of practicing and teaching yoga.

John Baumlin: Getting out the U.S. vote in Japan

People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 8, 2020

John Baumlin: Getting out the U.S. vote in Japan

by Dan Buyanovsky

The national chair of Democrats Abroad Japan says it's not difficult for Americans overseas to continue to engage in their democracy.

Rev. Cyril Veliath: 'As Indians, we have plenty to be proud of'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Aug 23, 2020

Rev. Cyril Veliath: 'As Indians, we have plenty to be proud of'

by Megha Wadhwa

Rev. Cyril Veliath came to Japan from India more than 40 years ago and he has seen a lot of changes in his time.

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