March 24, 2009
In the US, it’s been my observation that there isn’t much focus on international competition (biannual Olympics aside). The major sports organizations like the NBA, MLB, and NFL seem content assimilating foreign athletes rather than opening up the doors to foreign teams. In other parts of the world, regional and global competitions are followed with [...]
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January 1, 2009
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! Happy New Year!
Japanese culture is steeped in over a thousand years of tradition and protocol and food is no exception. Ingredients, preparations and even colors each have their own story, symbolism and seasonal importance. It’s no surprise then that oshogatsu (New Years), has its own set of foods that are specially prepared [...]
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