So, back in the early 80's to early 90's my best friend was from Japan. His name is Yuki (I don't want to post his whole name for obvious reasons). I think I remember his mother told me it was because it was snowing the day she gave birth to him (Yuki=snow?). She was so sweet. His dad was an overseas salaryman, hardworking and nice. Eventually in the 90's they returned to Japan. It was very sudden and unexpected. I lost my best friend and never even got the chance to say goodbye. (That was about 35 years ago.)
I've long wanted to reconnect with him, even tried a few times to look him up, in all the usual places. Only old email addresses and social media accounts which aren't touched. I know he is still alive and doing well, apparently. He's some kind of businessman and works obscenely long hours, from what I've been told. I'd at least like to send him an email or something. Then he can decide if he wants to contact me back or not. I'll leave that up to him.
I have his birth year, but not the date. I have the full name and age, as well as his parent's names. I have an old, long abandoned e-mail address as well.
He came to the states looking to reconnect and I never saw him. He went back to the neighborhood looking for me but the only person he found was a neighbor lady who was a busybody. She decided to tell him she didn't know, when she had my address and cell number, she lied about it for God only knows what reason. Busybody was a gossip though and it eventually got around (3 years too late). I found this out along with an e-mail, which was, at some point, active. (That was 15 years ago.)
First problem is that public listings seem to be almost nonexistent, or just not complete maybe. 2nd problem, his name is the same as a young lady who is or was some kind of pop idol. (Again, I'd rather not share the whole name in either case).
Anyone have any ideas, or should I just give up?
Any advice would be welcome. Sorry, this was such a long-winded story. I appreciate you taking the time to read it and look forward to any suggestions you all may have. Thank you.
I've long wanted to reconnect with him, even tried a few times to look him up, in all the usual places. Only old email addresses and social media accounts which aren't touched. I know he is still alive and doing well, apparently. He's some kind of businessman and works obscenely long hours, from what I've been told. I'd at least like to send him an email or something. Then he can decide if he wants to contact me back or not. I'll leave that up to him.
I have his birth year, but not the date. I have the full name and age, as well as his parent's names. I have an old, long abandoned e-mail address as well.
He came to the states looking to reconnect and I never saw him. He went back to the neighborhood looking for me but the only person he found was a neighbor lady who was a busybody. She decided to tell him she didn't know, when she had my address and cell number, she lied about it for God only knows what reason. Busybody was a gossip though and it eventually got around (3 years too late). I found this out along with an e-mail, which was, at some point, active. (That was 15 years ago.)
First problem is that public listings seem to be almost nonexistent, or just not complete maybe. 2nd problem, his name is the same as a young lady who is or was some kind of pop idol. (Again, I'd rather not share the whole name in either case).
Anyone have any ideas, or should I just give up?
Any advice would be welcome. Sorry, this was such a long-winded story. I appreciate you taking the time to read it and look forward to any suggestions you all may have. Thank you.
