The walls of Ryogoku Stadium

Off to find a Sumo husband

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January 16th 2007
Our first proper day in Japan started bright and early as we headed off to the Grand National Sumo Tournament at Ryoguku Stadium. When Linda and I originally decided to go to Japan I had one wish. Well two actually. Number 1 - Become a professional snowboarder (obviously!) Number 2 - See some Sumo. Luckily for us we were in Tokyo right in the middle of one of the six annual Sumo tournaments and I ... 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