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As a kid and young man, Usui's life was tricky. He didn't come from a well off family, was considered as an eccentric and had numerous roles. He married Sadako Suzuki and had a child, Fuji, in 1908 and a girl, Toshiko in 1913. While working in diplomatic service, he had the chance to travel to China, Europe and America where he learned about Western cultures.