Japan finally makes a name in the poker world In time for the 2020 Olympics, Japan has been finding ways to increase its tourism, and one of that is by getting a license for their casinos. News 24 reported that Japan is one of the world’s last untapped gaming markets and, with a wealthy population and…
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Martial arts is a collective term for various types of self defence or fighting arts that originated in Asia. Most martial arts practiced today were established in China, Japan and Korea each which were taught into specific styles or systems. Martial arts in Japan date back in history to medieval times when they were first born…
Read More →If it happens that you are in Tokyo during one of the three grand Sumo tournaments, 15-day events in January, May and September, go straight to Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo’s National Sumo Hall and you will enjoy a fantastic show, filled with ceremony and ritual which observe strict hierarchies not just for the wrestlers, but also for the referees and…
Read More →Baseball is an extremely popular sport in Japan. It was first introduced by an American professor during the Meiji era and quickly spread throughout the country. There are four major baseball associations in Japan: high school, college, amateur, and professional. High school baseball’s national championships are held in the spring and summer. Schools representing the…
Read More →The Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho has become the third person in history to win six consecutive world titles, winning a few days ago the last sumo tournament, the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. As the only yokozuna currently in office, this is the eighteenth overall title of the sample…
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