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Word: hiraoka (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...real dream was to die a hero's death for Japan. He was born Kimi-take Hiraoka, son of an aristocratic samurai family, and was imbued with a warrior code that apotheosized complete control over mind and body and loyalty to the Emperor. At 18, he felt an almost erotic fascination with the death that, he was certain, awaited him when he would be drafted. But his wish to die for the Emperor was thwarted by a weak body and a frail constitution...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Japan: The Last Samurai | 12/7/1970 | See Source »

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