Better Know A Neighborhood: Ryogoku (Tokyo)

Some cities have neighborhoods on "the other side of the tracks". Tokyo has neighborhoods on "the other side of the river". These aren't neighborhoods to be avoided though - rather, most of them have storied pasts and fascinating sights. One of my favorites to explore is the sumo neighborhood of Ryogoku. Ryogoku today is known... Continue Reading →

February 18, 2013 0

Experience: Attending a Sumo Practice

There’s nothing like a sumo match. Salt throwing, knee slapping behemoths in a sandy ring, waiting for some unspoken cue to attempt to topple each other over. I saw my first sumo tournament from the cheap seats of the Tokyo Kokugikan (sumo stadium) and something in me became thoroughly captivated by this sweaty sport with... Continue Reading →

September 5, 2012 1