Word: ofuji
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...survive: he vested control of the paper in a board of directors drawn from Asahi's ranks. But that same year meddling began. Although Asahi's editors did not like it, and could have stopped it at any time, they suffered it politely. For the meddler was Ofuji Murayama, the founder's daughter...
Kekko Desu. An only child, Ofuji Murayama had long been accustomed to having her own way, and she saw no reason why the paper should be an exception. Her obedient husband agreed, and he was in a position to help. After marrying Ofuji and taking the family name-an old Japanese custom -he replaced his father-in-law as publisher and president. Whatever Ofuji wanted was absolutely kekko desu with...
...brought the wholly avoidable 30-year feud to an end. Having previously warned Mrs. Murayama that any verdict was bound to go against her, the judge directed both sides to work out an amicable settlement. That meant that the five directors would stay. It also meant an end to Ofuji's meddling. And it probably meant that old Ryohei Murayama could relax at last with his ancestors...
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