Sumo Scandal 2008

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Here's link with a few photos: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7595475.stm

I was lucky enough to catch a Sumo tournament in Kyoto a couple years ago while I was there. Very interesting sport to watch. I think that I actually saw Roho in action while I was there.

I caught a baseball game in Tokyo as well and that was another great experience. Baseball in Japan is quite amazing from a spectators point of view. Each team has songs and cheers that the fans all know and they sing them when their team is up at bat. No booing or fighting between the fans of the different teams, it's all very respectful.

I wonder if they were smoking it for fun or to artificially increase their appetite. I'll assume the former.

Good thing to know Japan has their priorities in order:

"In 2000, Japanese wrestler Toki hit and killed a pedestrian while driving in Osaka. He was suspended for only one tournament."

From: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/09/02/sports/AS-SUM-Wres...

Japan has very well defined and strict laws on drug use. When entering the country customs will take any drugs you have that are not prescription (and in your name). They also ask if you have any porn.

I find the punishment for the death of the pedestrian to be light, but perhaps he was ruled not at fault? If you're driving at the speed limit and actually paying attention, not texting or reaching for something in the back seat, and someone runs out in front of you and you have no time to stop, and they're killed, should you really be punished?

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