In September 2006 we got the call from the adoption agency in Japan that we had been paired with a 5 month old baby girl. That call kicked off a whirlwind of activity for us and I thought some people might find useful if I documented some of what we did.
If you’re adopting from Japan, [...]
To really enjoy sumo you should really know a little about the wrestlers. Who are the up and comers, who’s moving down and who’s fighting with a lot on the line. In this post, I’ll cover some of the major players and my observations about them. If you’re new to the sport, I hope my [...]
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 [...]
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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