... early centuries of the Christian era left a profound and indelible mark on the sport" (1985:13). Tradition in sumo has also prominently figured in Japanese nationalist discourse. For instance, a small book published by the Board of Tourist Industry of the Japanese Government Railways in 1940 as part of a series intended to familiarize foreigners with facets of Japanese culture claims that, Sumo ... rules and canons of sumo will occur that, conditioned by the new pressures of globalization will "take a life of their own" and will become "invented traditions" in the 21st century. V: Notes...

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... them reading and writing. He never gave rewards for things that were suppose to be done. For example he said he never gave praise to his children because they read a book. As for other things suck as doing well in gymnastics and things of that sort, he would give honorable attention to. This was because of his feelings on independence. Learning ... both as a teacher and as a student. He was a strong advocate of equality. He did not make distinctions among his students based on anything more than levels of educations as he notes that, heaven did not make us higher or lower at birth, but ...

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... first-generation Japanese in Hawaii remained loyal to Japan." (Granastein and Johnson 111) Further on in the paragraph Granastein and Johnson conclude that: Nakano's book demonstrates that the same response existed in British Columbia, and even Sanahara notes that the Japanese vice-consul encouraged some Japanese Canadians to seek interment as a gesture of support for Japan. Those of Japanese origin, of course ... ...

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