Sumo: The Traditional National Sport Of Japan

An introduction into the world of Japan’s oldest martial art!

The Founding of Sumo

Nomi no Sukune was a potter from Izumo and ancestor of Sugawara no Michizane. His famous fight with Taima no Kehaya under the patronage of Emperor Suinin resulted in the death of Taima no Kehaya and the founding of Sumo, the traditional national sport of Japan. An influential figure Nomi no Sukune also proposed to Emperor

Tokyo Kabukiza Monthly Kabuki Review 15th April – 1st May 1930 Part Two

Final part of a two-part series by kabuki collector Trevor Skingle!

歌舞伎座劇評集 No. 64 – 昭和5年 4月15日 – 昭和5年 5月1日 (Shōwa 5 nen, 15^th April – 1^st May 1930)

Sugi Nishi Monogatari (aka Ranpu no Moto nite) A Past Story (Under the Lamp) Series Part 12, Okamoto Kidō. page 60

The entire series was published as “Meiji Gekidan Ranpu no Motonite” (On the Theatre of the Meiji Period – Under the Lamp) published by

Meet The Artist! Shonen Knife Talk With Alex Hoban

Date: 29 October 2012 from 6.30pm

Venue: The Japan Foundation, London

Shonen Knife is a prolific all-girl three-piece pop-punk band hailing from Osaka, Japan, renowned for their cute, infectious and eccentric songs. Formed in 1981, the trio—comprised of founding member Naoko Yamano and newer-additions Ritsuko Taneda and Emi Morimoto—have released 18 albums to date and achieved a cult following across

Travel & Tourism: Activity Holidays In Japan

Japan has a comprehensive and diverse range of attractions to offer!

Japan is often thought of as one of the world’s technology hubs. With activity tours, however, you can see its little-known side filled with natural, historical and cultural wonders. There is more to Japan than what you can find in its hustling and

Shonen Knife Soon To Release New Album Pop Tune & Promo Video

Release date: 6th June 2012

A new album by all-female super-group, Shonen Knife, entitled Pop Tune will be released on CD and digital download on 6th June. It features ten original songs (see below for listing and to hear samples), including ‘Osaka Rock City’, which has been selected as the theme song for the movie adaptation of Robin Shio’s “Soul Train Flower”, directed by Hiroshi Nishio and to be

A Guide To Culinary Schools In Japan

Aspiring chefs can find top-notch schools here!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to master traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi? Or does the idea of studying to become a chef in a culturally rich country such as Japan sound exciting and adventurous? There are many