Planning to check out the Hawaii Grand Sumo Tournament? If you’re new to the sport, here’s a little primer.
First, the rules. To win in sumo you must force your opponent out of the ring, or cause some part of his body (besides the soles of his feet) to touch the ground. Simple. Aside from hitting […]
Sumo - a couple of fat guys whacking each other in a small ring. That’s the first impression of many Americans of Japan’s famous national sport. Before you dismiss it as something to scoff at, please take a deeper look. Why now? For the first time since 1993 there will be a Hawaii Grand Sumo […]
Being a host family for Japanese exchange students has been a learning experience for our family. True, the student is in America to learn English in a homestay environment, but an involved host family will also learn from the exchange.
Case in point. As a host family surrounded by people trying to learn English, I’ve […]
As a nation, Japan is often characterized as a country that excels at copying what others invent while it creates very little on its own. While that argument may have some merit in the industrial sector (cars, electronic, etc…) Japan’s entertainment industry is second to none. As a Japan observer, I’m always surprised by the […]
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