Epilog
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Died August 8, 2008
Natori, Yukiko (90)
Tsukuba University's eccentric firebrand lecturer, Yukiko Natori, suffered a sudden stroke last week at one of her hallmark guest speeches at Tokyo University. She was pronounced dead on arrival at the University Hospital. She is survived by her twin sister, Shinobu, and her only son, Chohsuke. Miss Natori, who never attended an accredited college, entered the academic world on her skills as a life guidance counselor. Her literary wit and her amazing skill at connecting with audiences caught the attention of the world during the post-war occupation era. She honed her skills in the seamy Kita-Senjuu bathhouse district. She was awarded an honorary doctorate during a commencement address at Tsukuba, and has done occasional goodwill speeches and lectures as an adjunct professor. When she was not lecturing, Miss Natori devoted her time and love to her son and to nature.
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Died December 4, 2073
Suzuki, Hideki (85)
Retired Millionaire architect Hideki Suzuki passed away last night after a brief bout with pneumonia. He is survived by his loving wife, Chihiro, their three children, eleven grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. Hideki, a 2009 graduate of Tokyo University, first stunned the world as a mystery child found in the woods in Shizuoka and later stunned the world with his innovative design of the new MITI headquarters complex. This was the first time any architect under forty years old landed a 100-billion yen design contract. Since then, his building designs can be seen in fourteen countries on three continents, as well as our own island nation. Mr Suzuki was also instrumental in cleaning up Tokyo's dirtiest rivers. The annual swimming marathon up the Sumida River from its mouth in Tokyo bay is dedicated to his efforts--both financial and personal labor. Family members and friends can pay their respects at the Suzuki Setagaya residence.
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Died September 12, 2074
Suzuki, Chihiro (84). Chihiro Suzuki, widow of renowned architect, Hideki Suzuki, passed away in her sleep today at her family estate in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. She was survived by her three children, eleven grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. Miss Chihiro Ogino met Mr Suzuki 58 years ago when his architectural firm was commissioned to build a clubhouse at her father's new golf course. They have been inseparable ever since. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs Suzuki's passing will leave a gaping hole in the hearts of all who knew her.
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Strange Event at Suzuki Mourning
SETAGAYA Sep 14
Several wild animals gathered outside the residence of the late Chihiro Suzuki during the mourning service as if they, too, were paying their respects. Among the animals were several frogs and snails. A few rabbits and foxes were also "in attendance." Family members made sure none of the animals was molested or bothered by the human mourners. The odd assemblage broke up soon afterward. Local zoologists had no explanation for the strange gathering.
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Suzuki Granddaughter Dedicates New Waterway
TOCHINOKI, Gifu Prefecture April 29, 2080
Mai Teranuma, granddaughter of architect and naturalist Hideki Suzuki, dedicated a new diversionary waterway in her grandparents' honor today. According to Mrs Teranuma, Tochinoki was where her grandmother grew up in many ways. For a reason Mrs Teranuma declines to explain, she named it the Kohaku River. There was a brief Shinto ceremony, followed by the prefectural Governor's remarks. At the conclusion, she cast a bouquet of flowers tied together with a purple band into the water.
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Died August 8, 2008
Natori, Yukiko (90)
Tsukuba University's eccentric firebrand lecturer, Yukiko Natori, suffered a sudden stroke last week at one of her hallmark guest speeches at Tokyo University. She was pronounced dead on arrival at the University Hospital. She is survived by her twin sister, Shinobu, and her only son, Chohsuke. Miss Natori, who never attended an accredited college, entered the academic world on her skills as a life guidance counselor. Her literary wit and her amazing skill at connecting with audiences caught the attention of the world during the post-war occupation era. She honed her skills in the seamy Kita-Senjuu bathhouse district. She was awarded an honorary doctorate during a commencement address at Tsukuba, and has done occasional goodwill speeches and lectures as an adjunct professor. When she was not lecturing, Miss Natori devoted her time and love to her son and to nature.
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Died December 4, 2073
Suzuki, Hideki (85)
Retired Millionaire architect Hideki Suzuki passed away last night after a brief bout with pneumonia. He is survived by his loving wife, Chihiro, their three children, eleven grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. Hideki, a 2009 graduate of Tokyo University, first stunned the world as a mystery child found in the woods in Shizuoka and later stunned the world with his innovative design of the new MITI headquarters complex. This was the first time any architect under forty years old landed a 100-billion yen design contract. Since then, his building designs can be seen in fourteen countries on three continents, as well as our own island nation. Mr Suzuki was also instrumental in cleaning up Tokyo's dirtiest rivers. The annual swimming marathon up the Sumida River from its mouth in Tokyo bay is dedicated to his efforts--both financial and personal labor. Family members and friends can pay their respects at the Suzuki Setagaya residence.
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Died September 12, 2074
Suzuki, Chihiro (84). Chihiro Suzuki, widow of renowned architect, Hideki Suzuki, passed away in her sleep today at her family estate in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo. She was survived by her three children, eleven grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. Miss Chihiro Ogino met Mr Suzuki 58 years ago when his architectural firm was commissioned to build a clubhouse at her father's new golf course. They have been inseparable ever since. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs Suzuki's passing will leave a gaping hole in the hearts of all who knew her.
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Strange Event at Suzuki Mourning
SETAGAYA Sep 14
Several wild animals gathered outside the residence of the late Chihiro Suzuki during the mourning service as if they, too, were paying their respects. Among the animals were several frogs and snails. A few rabbits and foxes were also "in attendance." Family members made sure none of the animals was molested or bothered by the human mourners. The odd assemblage broke up soon afterward. Local zoologists had no explanation for the strange gathering.
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Suzuki Granddaughter Dedicates New Waterway
TOCHINOKI, Gifu Prefecture April 29, 2080
Mai Teranuma, granddaughter of architect and naturalist Hideki Suzuki, dedicated a new diversionary waterway in her grandparents' honor today. According to Mrs Teranuma, Tochinoki was where her grandmother grew up in many ways. For a reason Mrs Teranuma declines to explain, she named it the Kohaku River. There was a brief Shinto ceremony, followed by the prefectural Governor's remarks. At the conclusion, she cast a bouquet of flowers tied together with a purple band into the water.