and again in 1946 after he returned from four years in the U.

Kazuo took on his most memorable protection assignment — protection of the emperor and empress of Japan.For the rest of his Secret Service career.

Kazuo entered an unknown world that was inaccessible to others.We faced prejudice after the war.Kazuo was transferred to Hawaii to help address the increase in counterfeiting cases emanating from Asia.

The height requirement was subsequently waived.An executive order was then issued requiring Secret Service protection of candidates and nominees for the offices of president and vice president.

His counselors discouraged him from doing so as he did not meet the 59 height requirement of most local and federal law enforcement agencies.

my favorite TV shows were ‘Dragnet and ‘FBI.The world organization has had its headquarters in the U.

then in Hollywood and finally in Glendale.including the The Mechanic starring Charles Bronson.

He was a pioneer in the art of karate and founded the International Karate Association (IKA).He made his international debut by performing a karate demonstration at the Ed Parker International Tournament in 1964.