Japan's national pastime takes a fall
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Japan's national pastime, sumo, has not been attracting the huge spectator crowds it once drew as a result of the lack of new exciting players in the sport and the advent of other spectator sports on television and in the playing field. Many of the former exciting sumo stars have retired from active competition or have been sidelined by injuries. Other sports seen on television are attracting spectators away from sumo matches. Sumo's recovery may come from the entry of foreign wrestlers, such as those from Mongolia, to provide needed excitement.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1997
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Despite Indonesia's hopes, expect another Suharto
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The 'militarization' of the Indonesian government is likely to continue with the next Indonesian government after Pres Suharto as Indonesian military officers are insinuating themselves into the Indonesian political scene. Almost every political party in Indonesia has a former military official in its list of members who are viable candidates for political positions. While Suharto may step down from government, his style of governance will remain due to the political jockeying of his military comrades who are running for public positions.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1997
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Japan filmmaker maps out new traditions
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Japanese film director Shunji Iwai catapulted to fame via the debut of his first feature-length movie, 'Love Letter,' in Tokyo, Japan. Iwai's phenomenal success led critics to herald him as heir apparent of Japan's legendary directors such as Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu. However, in contrast to the beginnings of his predecessors, Iwai was raised in the world of Japanese television and considers himself more of an 'eizo sakka' or media artist. Aside from directing the film, he was also its scriptwriter, cinematographer and editor.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1995
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