Yanagiya Kosanji is an edo style rakugo performer who often performs in Ikebukuro. Rakugo performers live a lifestyle embedded in their art, and Kosanji is no exception. Even after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, he[…]
This is a translation from a blog by Koga Toshihiko, published on February 28th, 2013. Click here to access the link to this translation. Fukuda Keiko Sensei received instruction from the Grand Master Kano Jigoro.[…]
This is a translation from a blog post made by author Masuda Toshinari on December 26th, 2009. Source Link In this months edition of “Gongu Kakutougi” featuring “Why didn’t Kimura Masahiko Kill Rikidozan,” the judo and[…]
This is a translation of an online article from March 23, 2010. The online article was featured in a magazine “Gonngu Kakutougi” April 17th Shinya Aoki will make his debut in the cage for the Strikeforce[…]
Ushijima goes in search of a promising prospect to accomplish what he was unable to and seize the Imperial Championships. The person he found was his fellow alum from Chin Zei Middle School ❶ under[…]
Tatsukuma Ushijima, (March 10, 1904 – May 26, 1985) Ushijima is known as one of the toughest koryu jiujitsu fighters and judo competitors of his time. Several of his famous quotes are: “Judo is nothing less[…]
This is a translation of an interview published on August 29th, 2016. “Sataka Makoto no Hitori Ichiwa.” LINK Somewhat irritated by their attitude, Yamaguchi made her point and urged the athletes to speak up for themselves.[…]
This is a translation of an interview published on August 29th, 2016. “Sataka Makoto no Hitori Ichiwa.” LINK When asked, “Mrs. Yamaguchi, did you receive strict spartan like training?” She responded, “No, we were stronger. When[…]
This is a translation of an interview published on August 29th, 2016. “Sataka Makoto no Hitori Ichiwa.” LINK “Lady Sanshiro” appeared with a quiet presence to the Yama no ue Hotel, where our interview would take[…]
This is a translation of an article written on February 14th, 2013 in Josei Sebun. LINK Since the unraveling of the power harassment & physical abuse within Japan’s Women’s Judo team on January 29th, the[…]