Daily Archives for August 21, 2013
Yakata boat – water bus
In Edo period, the Sumida river was crucial to survival. Now, with modern transportation it has lost its importance for the purposes of commerce. It does however, offer a different perspective on Tokyo’s skyline and makes for a good tourist … Continue reading
Sumo match
Watch Rikishi try to toss each other out of the dohyō while wearing nothing but a tiny mawashi, all in an effort to be awarded the prestigious title of yokozuna! Japan has just six Grand Sumo tournaments per year, three … Continue reading