"Feng, get me a lift, I am going to walk down to the village. There is a great Saki bar, I will be there. Kenji, if you ever need anything please contact me."

"Be well my friend and try not to make too many waves."

The walk down to the village took about an hour. The bar was open and I walked in was greeted by the bartender who remembered me from my last visit. I ordered shots all around and suddenly I was everybody's friend, again. A few of the older guys sat with me and we shared stories about my last visit to Japan. They remembered my generosity...