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I was stationed in Japan in the late 80's - mid 90's.
During that time, I befriended an amazing Japanese man.
He was my neighbor when I lived off-base in the civilian community of Kinugasa.
After a couple of months, I learned that his family line traced all the way back to the original Ronin (masterless Samurai). In other words, he was a member of the Yakuza (Japanese Mafia, Yamaguchi-gumi Syndicate).
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May you and yours be well and loving life today and yours be well and loving life today.
In Lak'ech, JaiChai
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