Hanshin Tigers ka Detroit Tigers ka?

Well, the Hanshin Tigers have lost the first three games of the Japan Series (which is best out of seven), being outscored by a combined 30-2. So this year's Japan Series is not nearly as good as the World Series, which I'm able to watch live on cable (although I'm usually at work). On a side note, one channel replays a different NFL football game from the previous Sunday every night, so I can actually watch more football here than at home, when they're all on at the same time. There is plenty of non-American football, as well, but no hockey to speak of.

My most recent discoveries, which are slim since I haven't gotten out much this week, are (1) a triangular finger food consisting of tuna and mayo submerged in a rice patty and wrapped with seaweed, served in a wrapper with very detailed opening instructions; (2) gorgonzola-flavored potato chips; and (3) the efficiency with which Japanese umpires brush off home plate. None of the bent-over lingering you get with your American umpires.

I'm going back to Boston for two weeks on Sunday, which will be a nice break. If I have any exciting adventures there, I'll be sure to report them (although I'd have to start a new blog, since they would be off-topic here). The Kyushu fall sumo tournament should start when I get back, so check back often for your Kotooshu news.