I have an elderly Japanese guy living near me in the sticks, I speak fluent Japanese and from my conversations with him I am convinced he was involved in the war here and most likely involved in something he wants to hide. Perhaps let sleeping dogs lie is the best, but I can't help but feel I should at least check out if he is wanted. Would there be anywhere to find out if he is as I suspect a hideaway from WWII.

Oz

Unless he is north of 96 years old - it is very unlikely he is a war criminal....

Maybe former yahuza? (although not likely since you don't retire from it)

(i.e. 2014 - 1945 + 17 years of age).... and even then he would have had been a very low level soldier....

My guess though is he is just a private person....

Yes I already did those calculations, estimate him to be mid to late 80's. I lived there (Japan) for 20 years and ran night clubs, so I can conclusively say he is not a Yakuza. He lives in a low rent apt., not a hovel, and comes out only after 5pm to go to the supermarket for dinner, other than that he is a total recluse.

Oz

Yes I already did those calculations, estimate him to be mid to late 80's. I lived there (Japan) for 20 years and ran night clubs, so I can conclusively say he is not a Yakuza. He lives in a low rent apt., not a hovel, and comes out only after 5pm to go to the supermarket for dinner, other than that he is a total recluse.

Oz

He's probably on a massive overstay and trying to keep a low profile.

what is criminal about being a soldier?

...and most likely involved in something he wants to hide

So how can you tell that? From his gait or the colour of his socks?

...and most likely involved in something he wants to hide

So how can you tell that? From his gait or the colour of his socks?

He goes marching around in his WWII military uniform brandishes a samurai sword has the rising sun flag hoisted over his apartment and watches Bridge Over the River Kwai incessantly.

It could be worse, you could have Tony Blair as a neighbour

Did you even bother to read the OP? FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM.... I don't just make stuff up for your amusement.

Oz

Did you even bother to read the OP? FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM.... I don't just make stuff up for your amusement.

Oz

Ask him does he know what "Command Comfort" means.

Think yourself lucky that you have someone next door who you can have a conversation with!

He is probably not even aware that WW2 has ended.....

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-18/hiroo-onada-japanese-soldier-lubang-island/5206420

While your at it, get in touch with Vietnamese government as I am sure there are plenty war criminals living in Thailand as well they would be interested in

And so the great TV conspiracy train leaves the station bound for destinations unknown

holy mackerel-it's not your business,let the old man enjoy the rest of his life.

I don't just make stuff up for your amusement.

You don't??

Are you sure about that?

what is criminal about being a soldier?

Nuremburg

Yes I already did those calculations, estimate him to be mid to late 80's. I lived there (Japan) for 20 years and ran night clubs, so I can conclusively say he is not a Yakuza. He lives in a low rent apt., not a hovel, and comes out only after 5pm to go to the supermarket for dinner, other than that he is a total recluse.

Oz

You did the calculations figured him to be in his late 80s and a WWII war criminal.... at 10 years of age..... wow, they did pump them out young back then

If you live in Kanchanaburi it might be the guy who works at the museum and was featured in the movie The Railwayman.True story,good movie

Yes I already did those calculations, estimate him to be mid to late 80's. I lived there (Japan) for 20 years and ran night clubs, so I can conclusively say he is not a Yakuza. He lives in a low rent apt., not a hovel, and comes out only after 5pm to go to the supermarket for dinner, other than that he is a total recluse.

Oz

You did the calculations figured him to be in his late 80s and a WWII war criminal.... at 10 years of age..... wow, they did pump them out young back then

Hmmm....and now think again using some imagination.

While your at it, get in touch with Vietnamese government as I am sure there are plenty war criminals living in Thailand as well they would be interested in

And so the great TV conspiracy train leaves the station bound for destinations unknown

I doubt it. You might want to check out, "http://jim.com/ChomskyLiesCites/When_we_knew_what_happened_in_Vietnam.htm However I have met few North Vietnamese Generals who have retired to Thailand.

It could be worse, you could have Tony Blair as a neighbour

Or Alex Salmond. Think I'd rather have an all night karaoke next to me! Loads of dodgy looking old Japs here that just want to be left alone for whatever reason. Leave him be.

Maybe he thinks you're a criminal.

Towards the end of the war the Japanese were conscripting as young as 15yo but that still puts him out of the ballpark. How about those conversations? What's the basis of your suspicions?

Since both Thailand and Japan are Buddhist countries has anyone considered reincarnated war criminals?

Since both Thailand and Japan are Buddhist countries has anyone considered reincarnated war criminals?

buddhists dont believe in re-incarnation

OP, your TV ID is Ozsamurai. Can you not see the irony?

Did you even bother to read the OP? FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM.... I don't just make stuff up for your amusement.

Oz

If you shout out Speedo and he gets all excited you might have the answer......

Is he building a railway in his garden?

Did you even bother to read the OP? FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM.... I don't just make stuff up for your amusement.

Oz

If you shout out Speedo and he gets all excited you might have the answer......

Can you explain that to the Peanut Gallery?