Japan has numberless associations 

where bureaucrats can find a lucrative niche 

for their many years of retirement. 

Typical is the JBA, the Japan Bicycle Association. 

A recent report reveals that it pays one retiree 
as much as ¥2 million a month (plus expenses)

to reside in Europe and keep an eye on developments 

in the German bicycle industry.

Another lucky fellow in the high ranks of the JMBBTAO, 
(but perhaps not as highly paid) 

marched into our Yoron hostelry over the holidays 

and was toasted by members of the YUBAW 

(Yoron Union of Brits and Allied Worker).  

He declined our pleas to demonstrate with some chopsticks.

However, a rewarding outcome of his visit 
was that YUBAW members
have received official sanction to undertake 
non-profit twirling within specified borders.

Identity deleted on request 
(as his wife believes he was attending 
an international twirlers' conference.)