The Feb. 14 editorial "Violence in sumo training" pointed out "a culture characterized by tolerance of corporal punishment," but this "tradition" goes far beyond the sumo ring. Read the full story . . . ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Sun, Feb 24 2008
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