by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Japan, Oddly True, Sports
The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) will distribute 60 iPads to the sport’s 51 training stables to help fat-fingered sumo wrestlers keep in touch. The iPads are intended to help the Sumo world address and move past a shocking gambling scandal by facilitating...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2010 | Cities & Countries, Countries, Japan, Sports
NYT article on Japanese baseball teams moving away from the use of U.S. managers, including some colorful commentary on leading figures. “Nomura, who is 75 years old and has managed for 24 years, is known as an astute baseball mind but is also associated with...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 30, 2010 | Cities, Cities & Countries, Oddly True
Tribune article on perplexing bridge-crossing rules. “The minimum pedestrian pace on the Michigan Avenue Bridge is that of a person who is running 15 minutes late and wearing sturdy walking shoes. Those who can’t keep up must use Clark Street.”...
by Global Sherpa | Sep 28, 2010 | China, Cities & Countries, Countries, Food, Germany
NYT article on restauranteur Jianhua Wu’s efforts to pair fine German wines with his Szechuan- and Shanghai-inspired dishes at his Berlin restaurant, Hot Spot....
by Global Sherpa | Sep 28, 2010 | Business, Cities & Countries, Countries, Fashion, Globalization, Italy, Populations
NYT article on how an influx of Chinese immigrants in Prato, Italy, outside Florence, has given new meaning to the “Made in Italy” fashion label....
