Sumo Practice

Glitz, glamour and a bit of history

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April 22nd 2008
First I need to acknowledge that Josh was correct in his assessment of Tokyo, it is a wonderful city. Last night walking home from dinner in the Ginza the lights from the signs and videos made the street as bright at what you have on a murky day. It is unexpectedly knock-your-socks-off gorgeous. We started the day at the Sumo wrestling school. The best wrestler was by no means the heaviest b ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more