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Ghospoet + Alt-J (∆) live at Sumo, Leicester. 17/02/2012

London based and Coventry born Ghostpoet performed his Mercury award nominated album to an eager crowd at Leicester’s Sumo. I honestly came in with slightly low expectations when I heard he was headlining a lively Friday night show; debut album ‘ Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam’ is qui... (original story)

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MOTOBU SAYINGS #23

23. I will fight anyone, be they karate practitioners, judo practitioners, sumo wrestlers, boxers, etc. However, I do not guarantee that they will not die during the bout. COLLECTION OF SAYINGS BY MOTOBU CHOKI By Nakata Mizuhiko, Overseen by Marukawa, 1978 Translation © 2001 by Joe Swift (original story)

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2012 January 14 - Day 7 Grand SUMO Tournament

What an amazing afternoon/evening in Tokyo!  I learned so much during this tournament about the Japanese SUMO rituals.  After the fights, we met a wrestler at the train station on our way back to our hotel.  He was a little taken back by all of the attention we paid him and did not get on th... (original story)

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Ghostpoet hints a second album will be with us soon

He of the milk-bottle glasses and trilby performed to a packed room last night at Sumo, Leicester, with support from Leeds outfit Alt-J.  I refer to Alt-J as an ‘outfit’ because I’m unsure how to categorise their sound – recordings would suggest they’re aiming for a v... (original story)

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The Sumo

The Sumo is an event very unique to Japan, one that demonstrates a very rich cultural history. The Sumo takes place every other month, drawing thousands of spectators to Tokyo. You can’t buy tickets in advance so you have to go to the ticket box in the morning if you to guarantee yourself a s... (original story)

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Friday 2.24.12

Staci A. What’s 65lb when u have a 350lb deadlift “Cinnamon and Cyanide”  amrap 20 5 pull-ups 10 sdhp 95/65 20 lateral hops over bar Competitors: 1. Pre-Sectional WOD 2. If you’re doing it today, Good Luck!! (original story)

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Cling Film

So this weekend has been pretty eventful, to say the least… It was my birthday on saturday, I’m 19 now, mindfucked. I went out on friday, with Adam, to Sumo, with the aim of not being able to walk home. I can safely say I think I managed that. I don’t remember much from that night,... (original story)

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Craig McDean - Sumo, published by Morel

This is such a lovely photo book published by Morel.  French folded and japanese bound, the production quality is high and the subject matter compelling.  All the images were shot in black and white by McDean in 1993 when he lived was living in Japan.  Limited edition of 250 (I think), it’s... (original story)

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Ryogoku - Town of Sumo

Another “Places to visit” for my next trip to Tokyo together with Tokyo Sky Tree. Check out JAPANTWO Blog » Ryogoku Walking Guide for some ideas of things to see. Ryogoku is a town that is growing into a prosperous city that also leaves behind the historical old towns. Although Ryog... (original story)

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Grand Sumo Tournament.

Today I went on a trip organised by Rikkyo, to the Edo Tokyo Museum and then to see the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan (両国国技館 – aka “Sumo Hall”) in Sumida, Tokyo. We spent the morning touring the museum which shows the history of Tokyo and includes a li... (original story)

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