kuroimori 1,634 Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) just stumbled upon an article about Goeido at japantoday dot com Edited October 30, 2015 by kuroimori 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) The excellent Sumo ABC series part 15: The non-Tokyo Bashos Edited October 30, 2015 by Kintamayama 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted November 5, 2015 Rivalry 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuroimori 1,634 Posted November 8, 2015 Kyushu 2015 Day 1 summary from the Japantoday newssite 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted November 12, 2015 Zabuton tie-down.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted November 26, 2015 Part 17 of the excellent Sumo ABC series: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Sumo story number 18- Kadoban. Edited December 10, 2015 by Kintamayama 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted December 25, 2015 Sumo ABC part 19- KItanoumi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inhashi 2,363 Posted December 25, 2015 This is what I was so amazed with. That Kitanoumi would have the most intimidating, unapproachable and scary visage, but behind that was a soft spoken, friendly, and highly intelligent human being. Miss him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted December 29, 2015 Mr. Buckton 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 20,195 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) The part about Hakuho-in-2006 is meant to troll the readership, right? (Or maybe it's an implicit admission that no actual sumo fans read the Japan Times.) Edited December 30, 2015 by Asashosakari 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamcornheinz 839 Posted December 30, 2015 The writer is pretty unfair, Akebono was noted for being really awkward-looking his first few years too. Big guys with long limbs tend to look a bit weird. That being said Akebono was no Hakuho, and that being said I'm pretty sure there won't be another Hakuho for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,468 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) Hmmmm....so he doesn't think that Brodi is the second coming of very arguably the best rikishi ever? Very bold opinion there..... As for Mitakeumi, he does seem to be the Japanese prospect getting the most attention and he's clearly shown promise, but how far ahead is he of lower profile Shodai (who incidentally won both their pro meetings)? Hype differences aside I think they've looked to be on similar levels over the last few basho and I'm curious to see how they compare in January. Edited December 30, 2015 by Kotooshu's Revenge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted January 6, 2016 Kawaigari- 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted January 9, 2016 Nothing wrong in hoping.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Sumo ABC part 20: A sumo's hectic schedule.. Edited January 10, 2016 by Kintamayama 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamcornheinz 839 Posted January 9, 2016 Is it just my horrible math or isn't it 10 years after this basho? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,858 Posted January 9, 2016 Yes, and after that will be the start of the 11th year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,534 Posted January 9, 2016 The best japanese yushos are matured in oak casks for a minimum of 12 years, though 18 years often results in a richer, fuller-bodied flavour. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasutera 258 Posted January 12, 2016 The best japanese yushos are matured in oak casks for a minimum of 12 years, though 18 years often results in a richer, fuller-bodied flavour. Does that make a shin-nyuumaku yusho a... Beaujolulais Yusheau? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuroimori 1,634 Posted January 12, 2016 The best japanese yushos are matured in oak casks for a minimum of 12 years, though 18 years often results in a richer, fuller-bodied flavour. Does that make a shin-nyuumaku yusho a... Beaujolulais Yusheau? Yusho some nice skills there, but where are Statler and Waldorf? ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted February 2, 2016 Kotoshougiku's training regimen 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT3* 331 Posted February 9, 2016 Does sumo commentary need to stress the foreignness of the wrestlers? Japan Times Very interesting article. Surprised that they so openly suggested that Hakuho was mukiryoku. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,088 Posted February 10, 2016 Sumo ABC- Part 21 Part 22 Kotoshougiku 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kasutera 258 Posted February 10, 2016 How did 83yo British woman Doreen Simmons become a sumo commentator in Japan? It is an unlikely mix — the ancient sport of sumo wrestling and a little old English lady from Nottingham. Doreen Simmons studied theology and classics at Cambridge University, but became hooked by sumo more than 40 years ago after catching a glimpse of it on television. The 83-year-old lives and works in Tokyo and writes about sumo for newspapers and magazines. She also provides English commentary on Japanese television. Ms Simmons hesitates to call herself an expert in the sport, even though she has watched every development since 1974. "I don't go in for all this claptrap about 'ancient' and this, that and the other," she said. "You either like it or you don't," she said... http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-10/doreen-simmons-unlikely-sumo-wrestling-expert-japan/7155198 Photos and video accompany the article. Sassy old British women are my favorite species. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
