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  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
shin2

Replies: 403
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PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:14 am   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
Sumo legend Chiyonofuji passes away:

http://www.japantoday.com/category/sports/view/tributes-pour-in-for-chiyonofuji-following-his-death

He was only 61.

Before the Mongolian invasion, commo ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
shin2

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:04 am   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
Two at 32:

I think I will be a little sad when Hakuho breaks the record. Nothing against Hakuho--he is a great rikishi, respects the history of the sport, and comports himself with class. But Tai ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
gaijinmark

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:59 pm   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
31 for Hakuho, tied with Chiyonofuji, one behind Taiho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAeG_-KEyWU&list=PL556B0EVMUL1H5kdBJGbsGgTXEbkZzG7i&index=25
  Topic: Where are the upbeat doramas?
WhiteHawk

Replies: 14
Views: 46203

PostForum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas   Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 1:52 am   Subject: Where are the upbeat doramas?
Zoku, Saigo Kara 2 - I felt the first one was pretty messed up, didn't even bother with the second one. I think I totally missed the chemistry between the cast.
The chemistry is really there in Zoku. ...
  Topic: Where are the upbeat doramas?
auroragb

Replies: 14
Views: 46203

PostForum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas   Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:27 am   Subject: Where are the upbeat doramas?
I think I did not do a good job explaining what I mean by optimistic and uplifting. I think that it's important that the main character is relatable and / or charismatic yet believes in achieving some ...
  Topic: Where are the upbeat doramas?
WhiteHawk

Replies: 14
Views: 46203

PostForum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas   Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:24 pm   Subject: Where are the upbeat doramas?
"Zoku. Saigo Kara, , ,":
I definitely second that recommendation. The Saigo Kara Nibamne no Koi series is one of my favorites now.

Working backwards chronologically (in other words, I s ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
gaijinmark

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:55 pm   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
Egyptian promoted to sumo's top division

Osunaarashi was named as the first wrestler from Africa to enter the elite makuuchi division when the sumo rankings were announced on Monday for the upcomin ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
shin2

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:55 am   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?


It didn't:

It'll only be a matter of time before Hakuho breaks the all-time record for yusho (32 championships by the late great Taiho). It's a shame that he is competing in an era where his ...
  Topic: I'm Going To Japan
WhiteHawk

Replies: 11349
Views: 3527220

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:32 am   Subject: I'm Going To Japan
WhiteHawk:

The Edo-Tokyo Museum should be on every tourist's must-see list in Tokyo. The museum is wonderfully laid out, and there are neat touches like the replica of the Nihonbashi bridge and th ...
  Topic: I'm Going To Japan
shin2

Replies: 11349
Views: 3527220

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:23 am   Subject: I'm Going To Japan
Taiho Shichauzo (You're Under Arrest) were set around the Tokyo Tower or the Rainbow Bridge? I never counted, but it was a bunch.

I think the most notable dorama (certainly the most popular) with R ...
  Topic: I'm Going To Japan
WhiteHawk

Replies: 11349
Views: 3527220

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:28 am   Subject: I'm Going To Japan
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd50/Censport/Vacation%202012%20Japan/IMG_1800.jpg
Although the gray skies outside gave us a rainy view of Tokyo once we were inside.

http://i221.photobucket.com ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
shin2

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:17 am   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
Better late than never I guess:

Taiho to be honored posthumously

TOKYO - The government decided Tuesday to give the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to former yokozuna Taiho, who di ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
gaijinmark

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:59 pm   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
Better late than never I guess:

Taiho to be honored posthumously

TOKYO - The government decided Tuesday to give the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to former yokozuna Taiho, who di ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
shin2

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:10 am   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
Found this video of Taiho's 45 match winning streak:

gaijinmark: Thanks for the link. Great video.

Bit of trivia: There was controversy when his 45-match winning streak was broken. TV repl ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
gaijinmark

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:41 am   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
Found this video of Taiho's 45 match winning streak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ6Gtgl0lQQ

It almost ended at 12. His match against Tamanoshima (starts at around 4 minutes) to get number 13 w ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
shin2

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:44 am   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
Japan mourns death of sumo legend
SPORTS JAN. 20, 2013 - 03:54PM JST ( 1 )TOKYO �\
Japan on Sunday mourned the death of former sumo grand champion Taiho, who won a record 32 tournaments and became a ...
  Topic: j dramas
konawaena66

Replies: 3
Views: 118185

PostForum: Buy, Sell or Trade   Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:48 am   Subject: j dramas
im looking to trade j dramas, attached is my trade list

1 Pound No Fukuin
3
113
101 Kaime No Puropozu (The 101st proposal)
14 Sai No Haha - 14 years old Mother
15 sai no blues j drama 2
3 N ...
  Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
shin2

Replies: 403
Views: 1469497

PostForum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions   Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:32 am   Subject: Does anyone here watch SUMO?
The sh*t has hit the fan: the March basho has been cancelled.

http://www.japantoday.com/category/sports/view/spring-meet-in-doubt-as-wrestler-offers-to-quit-over-bout-rigging#show_all_comments

...
  Topic: Kanno Miho
noblsheep

Replies: 825
Views: 589662

PostForum: Discussions on Artistes   Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:18 pm   Subject: Kanno Miho
http://uploadingit.com/file/eecciwbybvzqyo5f/101020-taiho-kanno13.jpg
  Topic: Kanno Miho
noblsheep

Replies: 825
Views: 589662

PostForum: Discussions on Artistes   Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:45 am   Subject: Kanno Miho
http://uploadingit.com/file/bszvtjq2bzkuiclt/101020-taiho-kanno11.jpg
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