Word: ichihara
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...pragmatism, it is helping others to help themselves [Dec. 1]. Reaching out in our globalized world with soft power makes more sense than bashing away with hard force. Cultivating friendly neighbors yields economic dividends as well as good will. Japan's win-win initiative deserves applause. Michael Driver, Ichihara, Japan...
...squandered. If my fellow Americans elect another Republican, we can expect further warmongering to obscure the sinking ship of the U.S. economy. I can't imagine a more patriotic gesture at this point than to elect a President who isn't anchored to past ways and solutions. Michael Driver, Ichihara, Japan...
...always had time for my mother, brother and me because work ended at the stipulated time. When Asian men put their wives and children ahead of their office, and employers heed work hours, marriage will be worthwhile and there'll be more happy spouses and children. Michael G. Driver, Ichihara, Japan...
...unsung, unappreciated heroes around the world are translators and interpreters without whom our globalized world would be tongue-tied. Thanks to their skill and talent, communication, understanding, and appreciation take place on a daily basis. Where would we be without their fluency? They are our quiet heroes. Michael Driver Ichihara, Japan...
...Three filmmakers suggest that Japan's rising sun is about to climb a little higher. Shunji Iwai has got pop-culture sensibility down pat and, in All About Lily Chou-Chou, his lens finds the gritty underside of young Japan. Yuichi, (Ichihara Hayato) a shy teen, is bullied by schoolmate Hoshino, (Oshinara Shugo). Among other trials, he is forced to masturbate in front of five other boys. For solace, Yuichi listens to pop idol Lily Chou-Chou and constructs his own identity in an online chat room devoted to her. Yuichi befriends a pianist named Yoko (Ayumi...