by Nuitdetokyo 3 days ago:

Dear all,

As some of you may have been aware, Randa Mai has been unwell for some time.
He recently indicated in his hitorigoto 独り言 (solitary words) here, that he recently was operated for a cancer, that the first operation failed and that he will undergo soon a second one in the hospital where he is now.

I am sure in these trying times, short fan mails are welcome, even if watching pretty nurses is also a nice distraction. (ranbu59@yahoo.co.jp ).

Best
NdT