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Solar Eclipse, Climbing Everest, An Elderly Slasher, And More [Sunday News]

May 27, 2012 by Hashi 33 Comments

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Every Sunday we gather the week's weird and interesting Japanese news and present it to you in our Sunday News column. It might not always be hard-hitting news, but we hope that it still informs and entertains you. … [Read more...]

What Do Sumo Wrestlers Eat? A Lot. They Eat A Lot.

October 12, 2011 by Hashi

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These guys definitely aren't vegan. Have you ever envied the physique of a sumo wrestler? Who hasn't? Sumo wrestlers can not only intimidate with their girth alone, but are also revered as celebrities in Japan because of … [Read more...]

Everything You Need To Know About Japan’s Sumo Match-Fixing Scandal

February 21, 2011 by Hashi

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I'm guessing most of you know what Sumo is. Along with karate, ninjas, and Hello Kitty, Sumo is about as Japanese as it gets. Over the last week or two, there's been a ton of hub-bub about a big, nasty Sumo-related … [Read more...]

“Glee Japan,” With The Help Of My (Big) Friend Akebono Tarō

January 20, 2010 by Koichi

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[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWTslWUlV_E'] Yep, that's the same exact reaction I'd have if Akebono pulled that crazy stunt on me. WTF, Akebono-san? I'm just a kid (though I think Segata Sanshiro still wins … [Read more...]

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