This Week In Japan

Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires

September 04, 2021 Japan Insider Season 3 Episode 10
This Week In Japan
Sumo Wrestler who Lost 104 Consecutive Matches Retires
Show Notes

This week we discuss the underdog Sumo Wrestler, Shounan-zakura, who finally called it a day after a record breaking losing streak of 104 matches and Bandai's popular Gunpla (Gundam Plastic) aims to cut waste and create products from more recycled plastic.

Word of the Week: 
逆ギレ (gyaku-gire)

This episode was recorded on September 3rd 2021 in Akasaka, Tokyo.

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