16/ OK Baji

Mr. Owada said, 'Junpei-san, please ask your final question,' signaling that my time was almost up.
Q: Please tell us the secret to your health, Kakimi-san.
That would be to do things that make others happy.

Coming from Kakimi-san, who has spent 33 years supporting the poor in Nepal, those simple words carried such persuasive power that I am sure not only I, but also Mr. Owada and Mr. Yamaji, were overwhelmed with deep emotion and a surging sense of respect.

'Truly, these were such fascinating stories. Thank you very much,' I said, as Mr. Owada and Mr. Yamaji saw me off as I left the studio. The live radio broadcast, 'Shin Owada's Radio Nagaya,' would continue for another two hours from there. In my heart, I expressed my gratitude to the two of them as they returned to the studio.

I got into the car of Kunio Watanabe, who had been waiting during the broadcast, and Kakimi-san and I decided to return to Niwasaka for the time being.

Kakimi-san and I exchanged words of appreciation, saying, 'Thank you for your hard work,' and 'I had a wonderful experience.' I found myself admiring the humility of the 86-year-old.