ozsamurai Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) 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.... Edited October 19, 2014 by bkkcanuck8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 My guess though is he is just a private person.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozsamurai Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ATF Posted October 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2014 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. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 what is criminal about being a soldier? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted October 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2014 ...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? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ATF Posted October 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2014 ...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. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrtoad Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) It could be worse, you could have Tony Blair as a neighbour Edited October 20, 2014 by mrtoad 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozsamurai Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Did you even bother to read the OP? FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM.... I don't just make stuff up for your amusement. Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post iancnx Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 Think yourself lucky that you have someone next door who you can have a conversation with! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Soutpeel Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) 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 Edited October 20, 2014 by Soutpeel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crazy chef 1 Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 holy mackerel-it's not your business,let the old man enjoy the rest of his life. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) I don't just make stuff up for your amusement. You don't?? Are you sure about that? Edited October 20, 2014 by KarenBravo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 what is criminal about being a soldier? Nuremburg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Elmer Gantry Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benalibina Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 It could be worse, you could have Tony Blair as a neighbourOr 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rijb Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 Maybe he thinks you're a criminal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thailiketoo Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 Since both Thailand and Japan are Buddhist countries has anyone considered reincarnated war criminals? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Since both Thailand and Japan are Buddhist countries has anyone considered reincarnated war criminals? buddhists dont believe in re-incarnation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 OP, your TV ID is Ozsamurai. Can you not see the irony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 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...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrtoad Posted October 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2014 Is he building a railway in his garden? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdanielmcev Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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