NZLeardriver;
Greetings friend I trust all goes well with you. Next week should be very interesting as we watch President Putin deal with the four islands issue. I'm hoping he digs his heels in as I've always had the feeling that the Russians have never forgotten what happened in the Tsushima Straights one hundred years ago. If that be the case then it does not bode well for the Japanese claims.
Of course the nice piece of news out of Japan this week has been the resignation of the Princess from all matters imperial. I found myself wishing her much happiness as she certainly now deserves it. Regards,
Prince of Dzun.