Monthly Archives: February 2009

World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup 2009

In April 2009 the WORLD PROFESSIONAL JIU-JITSU CUP 2009 will be held in Abu Dhabi. The first professional World Cup for Jiu-Jitsu (with GI), with trials in Brazil, Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and Japan. The Jiu-Jitsu Federation of Japan will … Continue reading

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Peach John is the Victoria Secret of Japan

In the early 90’s a young Japanese, 29 year old woman had a dream to open a lingerie business in Japan. Miki Noguchi started a mail order business called “Peach John”, selling imported American lingerie. Timing couldn’t be more perfect, … Continue reading

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Katsuo Carpaccio

KATSUO CARPACCIO- かつおのカルパッチョ Katsuo is a type of fish called “BONITO”. You will recognize the name because of the ever so popular KATSUO BUSHI “BONITO FLAKES” that you see at every supermarket in Japan. It is also widely used to … Continue reading

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Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto

Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto was HERO’s Middleweight World Champion in ’05. He founded “Krazy Bee” MMA gym and training camp located in Japan. The gym and fight team is associated with Kid’s father Ikuei Yamamoto’s gym, the Yamamoto Sports Academy.

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Ikiru (1952)

IIkiru (生きる “To Live”) is a 1952 Japanese film written and directed by the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. It’s considered by some to be Akira Kurosawa’s greatest achievement. After watching Ikiru you might look at life in a different … Continue reading

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