Rainy...

Recently it has really been rainy, hot, and humid. I feel lethargic and sluggish because of the heat, and sometimes I even don't have an appetite. When this happens I try to eat light food, or foods with vinegar. Also, great meal to beat the heat is eel over rice. What do you to to beat the heat? How do you stay cool in the dog days of summer?


The following are some news headlines from The Japan Times last week. Did you see or read or hear about any of them?

"Kobayashi hungry to be N.Y. top dog again, but contract may choke him"
This is about the famous Japanese hot dog eating champion. It appears he has some contract dispute.

"Nagoya movie theater to show whaling film, 'Cove' as package"
It seems that one movie theater has not given into the pressure of the protestors and decided to show this film. Many theaters were forced to cancel the showing of this controversial movie.

"Eased visa terms target individual Chinese with means"
Because it became much easier for individual Chinese tourists to get a tourist visa to visit Japan, I think soon we will see many many more Chinese roaming the streets of Osaka. Welcome!!

"For senior years, urban life is preferable: poll"
According to this poll, many senior citizens prefer living in the city to living in the country. I know it is because it is more convenient in the city, with hospitals and supermarkets nearby, but...I prefer the countryside.

"Fuji Xerox yanks sumo sponsorship"
I agree with Fuji's choice to stop sponsoring Sumo. In fact, so have I. Last week I decided to never watch sumo again. It is a shame, because I used to be a huge sumo fan...I loved sumo. But recently, I am just too fed up with all of Sumo's nonsense. The whole organization is pathetic. So, thanks for the good memories Sumo. And, sayonara!!

"Dice-K falters against Rays"
Matsuzaka is really inconsistent this year...He pitches a two-hitter and goes 8 innings one game, and then he gives up 5 runs in the first inning the next game...

"Blue Samurai get warm reception"
Thousands of people greeted the Japanese National Soccer team at Kansai Airport Last week. Unbelievable!!! Those people have a lot of free time I think...