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OVERHEARD

COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Dec 26, 2015
Unclear on the concept
Do you know his job-hunting policy?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Dec 19, 2015
Dropping a bombshell
I read in The Japan Times that China will sell U.S.-denominated bonds.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Dec 12, 2015
Head-scratcher
Did you get you hair cut?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Dec 5, 2015
An eye for danger
It's dangerous to stand there.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Nov 28, 2015
Safety first
My senpai (senior) is always safety-oriented, so he would always take a scholarship over an entrance examination to enter college.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Nov 21, 2015
Nice guys finish last
The dean is so nice, right?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Nov 14, 2015
A leap in the dark
Watch out! Didn't you see me?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Nov 7, 2015
Reality bites
Would you like a drink?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Oct 31, 2015
Stepping out of her comfort zone
Risotto ... pizza ... pasta. Oh. My. God.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Oct 24, 2015
The laugh's on him
Can we go?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Oct 17, 2015
She can't handle the truth
A family with new dog wait for it to do its business by a tree.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Oct 10, 2015
Keep it simple, stupid
If you have some spare time, would you mind granting me a quick ...
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Oct 3, 2015
Unclear on the concept
What are all these people (in front of the Diet) protesting about?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Sep 26, 2015
A cry for help
So what made you cry watching 'My Neighbor Totoro?'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Sep 19, 2015
Meeting of minds
Mr. Yamada dropped off an envelope for you.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Sep 12, 2015
Traveling light
I packed a belt, socks, ties ...
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Sep 5, 2015
Picture perfect
Looking good! Let's make this your memorial photo for when you pass away.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 29, 2015
Expert opinion
Why did you come to Japan?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 22, 2015
Stating the obvious
Mr. Tomo. Long time no see. How are you?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 15, 2015
An old head on young shoulders
Kyu016bku014d de ikimashu014d (Let's take an express train).
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Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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