How-tos | GETTING THINGS DONE Mar 24, 1999

A downer day

by Jean Pearce

A friend of mine, a medical doctor who has spent many years in this country, was here during Japan's recent press spectacular, the first official transplant operation. I asked what he thought of the frenzy surrounding this lifesaving achievement. I think his comments should ...

How-tos | GETTING THINGS DONE Mar 21, 1999

Obligations

by Jean Pearce

What a downer! A reader has just looked at his calendar and realized that March 15 has passed -- and he forgot to file his Japanese tax return. While he should do it as soon as possible, he does not need to worry. Japan's ...