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 […]
It is with great sadness that I heard of my good friend’s fight for his dad’s life. My friend Karlton, who I’ve known since we were teenagers, has suddenly been embroiled in a life and death battle for his father. Please see http://fightfordad.blogspot.com/ to read more about this terrible situation and to lend your support […]
Whenever a new homestay student arrives, it is customary for them to bring the host family gifts from their home country. Most Japanese exchange students will bring hashi (chopsticks) or a Japanese fan.
Now at the end of their stay with you, what should the host family give to the student as a going away present? […]
My wife and I were recently treated to an evening out (without the kid). We went to see the new stage show in Waikiki, Cirque Hawaii. Veterans of the Vegas style stage shows like Cirque du soleil, “O,” Blue Man Crew and the like, we entered the former Waikiki Imax Theater with somewhat low expectations. I […]
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