Sumo wrestler Hoshoryu promoted to Ozeki

Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has been promoted to the second highest rank of Ozeki. The Japan Sumo Association made the decision at an extraordinary meeting of its board of directors on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

What Happened to Japan?

Adjusted for demography, Japan has achieved significant growth: It has seen a 45 percent rise in real income per relevant capita. The United States has done even better, but this hardly fits the ... ( read original story ...)