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LIFELINES

COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Oct 16, 2007
From ants to antiques
Insect infestations A concerned reader writes: "We live in a traditional Japanese house, and have noticed with some alarm that the step into our "genkan" (hallway) is being eaten away. The wood is crumbling into dust from the inside and spreading. Any idea what might be the problem?"
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Sep 18, 2007
Plane wrong?
Max Phillips Jr. wrote in after getting a nasty shock from his local travel agency.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Sep 4, 2007
Starting climbing, stopping scratching
Social climbing Rod is seeking rock to scale:
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Aug 21, 2007
Kids' rights and cancer support
Coping after cancer M recently arrived in Tokyo from Hong Kong and, as a breast cancer survivor, is wondering where she can turn for support.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Aug 14, 2007
Advice on divorce, arachnids
Seeking legal help French national J-L's brother has separated from his Japanese wife.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jul 31, 2007
Mortgages, free perms, two dogs
Home away from home Robert writes: "Since mortgage rates in Japan are so low, I would like to know if any Japanese banks finance mortgages for individuals who do not live here for properties outside of Japan, i.e. Canada."
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jul 3, 2007
Going globally mobile
David Goldwasser wrote to Lifelines for advice after being refused a mobile phone on his last trip to Japan.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jun 26, 2007
Cyber-abuse and paying local dues
Reader J wants to know what can be done about harassment by e-mail or regular mail.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jun 19, 2007
Roaches; taxing stuff
'Gokiburi': the third way Here are three wildly different approaches to the recurring summer problem of cockroaches in the home.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jun 12, 2007
Good will hunting; rent fees
Renewal fees revisited Peter Link in Kyoto writes on the subject of renewal fees for renting property. This is the Japanese system whereby a renter can expect to pay a charge of up to three months' rent every two years to the landowner.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jun 5, 2007
Camping, reflection and cream clover
Dropping off the kids Yoko, who is married to an American and recently returned to Tokyo from the U.S., asks about summer camps in Japan for their children.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
May 22, 2007
Home loans, PR
You can never leave P.J. would like to to share his story about home loans. He had no trouble getting a loan, but the problems came later.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
May 15, 2007
Unique presents, being seen
Customized 'omiyage' Several of you have responded to the request for ideas for interesting personalized gifts.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
May 8, 2007
Health insurance headaches
D.C. wrote to Lifelines with a question about health insurance.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Apr 24, 2007
Drawn-out dentistry, legal help
Do you have a problem? Is there something you need, whether it be information, a service or an item that you cannot find?
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Apr 17, 2007
Roaches and rent
Death to 'gokiburi' JB put pen to paper to vent spleen on the perennial pests that roam -- or rather scuttle about -- these islands.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Apr 3, 2007
Drugs, bikes, the hard cell
Where are they now? Jim wonders what happened to the American Pharmacy, for years located in Yurakucho, Tokyo.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 27, 2007
Fingerprint law furor revisited
Thomas in Tokyo wrote to Lifelines in response to my Jan. 9 answer to an inquiry from reader Nick on the new law requiring the photographing and fingerprinting of foreigners on their entry into this country. I wrote that Japan Helpline is coordinating a response to the measure.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 20, 2007
Where can I get an original Japan gift?
Another creperie In reply to Sophie's recent plea for an authentic creperie in Tokyo, Yolande writes: "I am French and always enjoy the exquisite and authentic crepes served with delicious Brittany beer at 'Le Bretagne' in Kagurazaka. They also have a restaurant in Omotesando."
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 6, 2007
Divorce and a taste of France
More on divorce A reader offers advice to the American reader wondering about the process for divorcing his Japanese wife.
Rare sequel to 'My Neighbor Totoro' to play at Cannes
A screening of "Mei and the Baby Cat Bus," which is being billed as a "mini-sequel" to the Studio Ghibli classic "My Neighbor Totoro," is set to take place at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
America wasn’t made for walking, and it’s killing them
A 2010 study found that U.S. adults averaged 5,117 steps daily and that this was lower than the averages found in similar studies in Switzerland, western Australia and Japan.
Fuchu Prison adapting to foreign prisoners
From the outside, the light-brown complex that is Fuchu Prison in western Tokyo could easily be mistaken for a city hall.
Why half of Japan's cities are at risk of disappearing in 100 years
A couple looks out onto the Fukuoka nightscape. Due to its distance from Tokyo and its close proximity to South Korea and China, professor Tomoya Mori believes that Fukuoka is one of the few metropolitan regions of Japan that will see some form of growth in the decades to come.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Fuchu Prison adapting to foreign prisoners
From the outside, the light-brown complex that is Fuchu Prison in western Tokyo could easily be mistaken for a city hall.
The politicians moving Japan forward on climate
While not the most outspoken politician on the issue, digital minister Taro Kono has a track record of being serious in his commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
Seoul's eclectic Art OnO shines light on Japan's artists and galleries
Art OnO, which took place from April 19 to 21 in Seoul, featured a modest number of 36 participating galleries from 15 countries.
Want to be a voice actor? Stay 'true to the character'
SungWon Cho is a veteran with more than 10 years of experience portraying characters in anime, cartoons and video games.
Local theater in Japan is more than a hobby — it’s a community
Japan Times contributor Laura Pollacco (front right) was offered the role of one of her all-time favorite heroines, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet, in the Tokyo International Players’ production of “Pride and Prejudice.”

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
By Mai Yoshikawa

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