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Gianni Simone's avatar

Interesting story. Since legally getting a gun or rifle in Japan is nearly impossible, the Japanese have to resort to other - often more gruesome - means to kill each other.

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Daniel Eve's avatar

Great point. A friend took the gun licence test in Japan and failed, because he hadn't researched the mating patterns of wild boars enough!

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Gianni Simone's avatar

So very Japanese!

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Brian Watson's avatar

As someone who used to translate video games, I had long wondered where アジト had come from. Thanks for resolving that mystery!

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Daniel Eve's avatar

You're welcome!

I'm going to check out your Substack now :)

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Kate Elwood's avatar

What a strange story! I came to Japan in 1983 and so I hadn’t heard about this. The various twists and turns you describe are unbelievable!

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Daniel Eve's avatar

Thanks Kate!

It’s a bizarre one for sure. :)

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