konishiki the gentle giant
konishiki the gentle giant Konishiki, The Gentle Giant From Sumo Champion to Cultural Ambassador By Dr. Anthony Al-Jamie Statistics Birthplace: Oahu Island, Hawaii Birth Date: December 31st, 1963 Height: 6’1” Weight: 600 pounds+ Given Name: Salevaa Fauli Atisanoe Sumo Name: Konishiki(named after former Yokozuna Yasokichi Konishiki) Name given as Stable Master: Sanoyama Oyakata Japanese […]
baseball godzilla invades america
Godzilla Invades America Look out America! Japan’s latest export is not a car or electronic gadget, it’s a giant – the Yomiuri Giant they call Godzilla. On December 19th 2002, Japanese baseball slugger Hideki Matsui, a.k.a. “Godzilla” agreed to a $21 million contract with the New York Yankees and the 186 cm/95 kg power-hitting outfielder […]
Ken Shida President of Shidax ambassador of health
Ken Shida President of Shidax ambassador of health Ambassador of Health X-Treme is a keyword in the U.S. these days whether you are talking about sports, entertainment or even food. Add the X from X-Treme to Ken Shida’s family name and you get Shidax, Japan’s leading food service and karaoke business started by his father […]
Takafumi Horie, CEO tokyojournal exclusive interview
From Livin’ On the Edge to Livedoor Takafumi Horie, CEO TJ Exclusive Interview by Dr. Anthony Al-Jamie As I sat across from a man younger than I, I thought to myself what makes Takafumi Horie special? Out of the millions of IT venture companies and young entrepreneurs driving these companies, why is it […]
education elementary english education
education elementary english education Experienced Educator Explores Elementary English Education Renowned English Language Educator Yuri Kuno Gives TJ the Inside Scoop Yuri Kuno began her career as an elementary school English language educator at Seijo Gakuen Shoto Gakko nearly a quarter of a century ago and remains dedicated to enhancing the quality of English […]
Issues #227
between a rock and a soft place – the culture of love hotels It’s Sunday morning, 10:43am, and you don’t have any particular plan for the day. So here is tj’s tip of the month: Get yourself a folding chair, place yourself comfortably across from the entrance of one of Japan’s 30,000 love hotels, […]
WHERE TO STAY IN SEOUL
See TJ’s top recommended places to stay in Seoul – a hot spot for foreign travelers, and a superior stay in Seoul!
A Superior Stay in Seoul
The Westin Chosun
The Westin Chosun Seoul is Korea’s first international hotel. This classic hotel was built in 1914 with the first running water, ele
Korean Band Fad Goes Global
Asia’s Korean band fad is going global with top Western entertainment venues hosting performances by Korean dancers and musical artists.
K-Pop Goes the World
Surprising Attendance in California
The lights go on. The pounding dance beat starts. And 12,000 screaming fans rise to their feet i