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The Power of Sumo

The Power of Sumo

Sleiman Azizi

The national sport of Japan, Sumo is both sport and ancient tradition. Brief, intense bouts are embellished with captivating ...

Tokyo
Kamakura Bungakukan

Kamakura Bungakukan

Edward Yagisawa

Learn about Japan's literary history and Kamakura's important role in modern Japanese literature at a picturesque villa with ...

Kanagawa
The Language of Sumo

The Language of Sumo

Sleiman Azizi

A simple guide to sumo vocabulary including wrestler terms, ring information, refereeing pronouncements and judges decisions.

Walking Shimoda

Walking Shimoda

Rey Waters

Discovering Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula, while attending the 77th Annual Black Ship Festival

Shizuoka