�Question of the Week #8 Why is this cat so popular in Japan?click here for answer Thanks to those families who have been e-mailing their answers. Thanks also to the students who have been visiting the website in the library during their lunch recess, and Mrs. Melmed's class for checking the website each week during their computer time. This is the last week of "question of the week." Be sure to visit "we want to know" for questions and answers during and after the trip.	Question of the Week #7 During rush hour on the platform of the train station in Tokyo, you will see a person in uniform wearing white gloves. What is this person's job? answer	Question of the Week #4 Did you ever go to a department store as soon as it opened in the morning? Do you know what would be different if you visited a department store at opening time in Japan? answer
	Question of the Week #6 Recently elementary and middle schools in Japan banned this item....what is it and why was it banned? answer	Question of the Week #3 Other than cats and dogs, what pet is popular in Japan that would be considered unusual in the United States? answer
	Question of the Week #5 Japanese elementary school students do some things in school each day that you don't do at Oliver Heckman Elem. School. What are they? answer	Question of the week #2 Why do you need to be more careful when getting a taxi in Japan than in the United States? answer �Question of the week #1 Do you know why sumo wrestlers sprinkle salt on the mats before they start a wrestling match? answer