Don’t Bank On It Regarding “Banking with the Dinosaurs” (The Last Word, February 19): I would agree with most of what was written here—if it were written in 1993. I haven’t had a problem with cash machines in Tokyo for a long time. Most convenience stores also have cash machines, and most of these take NYCE cards. ...
Foreign-born pols Regarding “Poll Position” (Feature, Jan 15): Very interesting. I had no idea there was such a critter as a “foreign-born politician” anywhere in Japan. How very narrow-minded of me, especially since I come from the land of the Gubinator (CA). And to all the naysayers: be patient—Japan is taking baby steps, yes, but taking ...
OF BOYS AND BUDDHAS Regarding “Buddha Boys” (Pop Life, February 19): Japan takes the gold, silver and bronze in shallow expectations. It is a wonder anyone manages to hook up and have a healthy relationship… Japan deserves to have a declining population and all that comes with it. [Nobody does anything about] the work and social issues ...