1. iPad for Better Sumo?

    One of the ‘big’ stories that came out of Japan this week has been of the sumo association’s unofficial endorsement [...]

  2. Out of the Ashes

    Has Afghanistan experienced a set-back in its world cricket ambitions? According to a piece in Indian Express today—yes. It suggests [...]

  3. Her Baseball and Politics

    Two Japanese women have sparked a lot of international interest this past weekend. The first is Mizuho Fukushima, a Japanese politician [...]

  4. Athletes New Atomic Bombs

    International sports enthusiasts may have enjoyed more than their usual fix with all of the coverage of last month’s winter [...]

  5. Asian Ice Queens

    The 2010 Winter Olympics have jet-propelled two modern ‘royals’ into the international celebrity spotlight: Recently crowned Olympic women’s figure skating [...]