John W. wrote:
> In the opinions of the esteemed folks here (and Declan), what do you
> consider the best place to live in Japan and why?

I like Ishigaki: Okinawa without the USAF bases, and close to Iriomote-jima.

Dan

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The  White Rabbit put on his spectacles.
        "Where shall  I  begin, please your Majesty ?" he asked.
        "Begin at the beginning,", the King said, very gravely,
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