Posted on February 1, 2008 by travelnooks
Sumo wrestling – Japan, this is a contact sport where one competitor tries to force out his competitor out of a circular ring. This is Japan’s official national sport, and often simply made out to be “just two men in diapers trying to push each other,” when in reality, this is a serious sport [...]
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Posted on January 25, 2008 by travelnooks
Travelers like me know that April is the time to see the cherry blossom in Tokyo, the largest city in Asia. I see Tokyo as the most western face of the east. The buildings are tall and modern western style.
For me Tokyo is so fascinating. Even I have only a few days in this city, [...]
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