I was born in Niigata, Japan on the 17th March 1928. I am the only child to a very poor family.
Japan's economy was in very bad shape during that time, with huge amount of debts and a large population to feed. The only way out from poverty is 'WAR'.
I join the Imperial Air Force at the age of 15. Being in the Air Force was a proud moment for my family and myself.
It was sad to leave my family but I have to obey my government's call that I am to be based in Malaya. I like planes a lot, therefore the job was kind of enjoyment for me. Only sometimes when 'home sick' strikes me, I would hide myself and cry. I learn to fly a plane whenever I have the chance. I am able to make my maiden solo flight in matter of months while I am in Malaya. My commanding officer allowed me to handle the famous 'Mitsubishi Zero' due to short number of pilots towards the end of war in 1945.
I was killed in this year at the age of only 17 when my plane was shot down by a British plane. I do not complete my teenage.
Maybe this explains why I like Japan so much especially Niigata. I like Japan since I was a child. Their cultures, language, scenery and even weather conditions............really amazed me a lot
