1.   During the ensuing decade, known as the bubble years, stock and real estate prices reached astronomical levels.

2.   In the bubble years, many yakuza began ignoring their old way of business, wearing Armani suits and entering the financial markets and real estate.

3.   The first two were neglected during the bubble years, resulting in serious damage to the third.

4.   When I look back at what I wrote during the bubble years, I come across some things that make me feel pretty good.