Life After Sumo: Retirement Money, Pensions, and Income for Retired Rikishi

For many people outside Japan, sumo looks like a lifelong calling. But in reality, most sumo wrestlers retire young, often in their 30s, and must…

Japan Through Japanese Eyes

Japan Through Japanese Eyes

For many people outside Japan, sumo looks like a lifelong calling. But in reality, most sumo wrestlers retire young, often in their 30s, and must…

When people think about housing in Japan, small apartments near train stations usually come to mind. But for many long-term residents—especially families—danchi can be a…