Moriyama Sumo Program

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I’m really looking forward to seeing sumo for the first time. We’re going to the Nagoya tournament on Saturday. Here’s an article about sumo barely surviving as a school sport in Kanazawa:
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It’s worth clicking for the photo alone.
Money quote from a Ministry of Education spokesman:

Nowadays it’s difficult to promote a sport where the participants are basically naked.

Wow, it’s reassuring to see the education of a Japan’s youth in such able, perceptive hands. Following this logic, we’re sure to see the sharp decline in swimming in school athletic programs fairly soon, right?

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6 responses to “Moriyama Sumo Program”

July 8, 2004

Jen

Looking forward to seeing some good photos!

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July 9, 2004

Justin

I’m just bummed I couldn’t buy a D70 on time for this. Priorities, priorities.

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July 9, 2004

search yahoo jp

nagoya late night stupid drunk motherfuckers

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July 10, 2004

yomama

Did you take Yoda to see sumo?

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July 10, 2004

Justin

No, we left him with one of Merin’s friends in Sakai because I didn’t know what to do with him during the tournament.

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July 10, 2004

Scott

I think sports with naked people sell themselves, really. Too bad they don’t have hot-chick sumo wrestling. I’d buy season tickets for that.

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