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I was born in a poor family, a lower middle class family. My father was a clerk in the forest department. I was very bad at studies. I was not very good at sports, also.

I was not raised with wealth or resources or any social standing to speak of.

I wasn't born into land or titles, or new money, or an oil rig.

I grew up in a very large, poor family.

I was not a politician.

I am not a hereditary politician and do not have any substantial asset.

The reality is, if you were fortunate to be born to rich parents, you have a better chance of succeeding in life. And that's wrong.

I was born into a very important family in Japan. My grandfather was a descendant of the Emperor, and we were very wealthy.

I'm from a middle class family, but my father squandered all the money, so I didn't really run around with rich people.

I was born into public service.