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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Thanks for the scientific latest, Clint-san. I always thought it was chicken--named Putin.

Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I listened--and imagine you singing (in the car-- that's what I envisaged) the haunting refrain--"This means nothing to me!" Liked it!! 😍

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That's great, Renan-san! With sumo as your impetus for studying Nihongo, you'll pick up vocab and phrases constantly. Funny, I used to think that "heya" meant sumo stable--but it just means "a room" so I giggle to myself when checking into a hotel for a heya. 😘

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I wonder if I should start today for my online psychology masters (I jump over bachelors bc of my study of house cats who are much more complex). Golden Boy better hold on until I complete my speed course!

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I'm glad for your positive outlook for Hosh--he who never seems to cash in on the logical and expected. He'll lose to ordinary hiramaku men and gloriously throw down the yokozuna and ozeki. He's clearly got the talent, but like Kirishima, his battle now is versus himself.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Oh Clint san. With Aki emerging, the autumn leaves fall as do your candid and pull no punches assertions on our Golden Boy. I have witnessed every loss and setback befallen upon him--and yet, I still believe he will hold the rank--as a smaller technical yokozuna--my favorite kind, a la Kakuryu. 🙏

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Oh my friend, you know me too well. I wish I had written this a week ago when you were in Japan to hand-deliver the message to Aonishiki! Yes,take some time off, sip very coldshaken maritinis & read a book with a cat on your yukata-clad lap. I have a pic of a pal in yukata with a beer--looks swell!

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The fact of accumulated drain has reached the vastly talented and fiercely determined Aonishiki. So how is he adapting to prevent such a depletion again? "I am renewing my resolve to train and get stronger," he informs. No one asked me, but I would suggest rest to restore for just a little while.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

is learning the hard way that ozumo is magnificently convoluted. From his fervid goal to surpass all others as well has his own personal best, Aonishiki fell ill with a fever the day after senshu-raku--experiencing what all elite sumotori train and guard against--second week fatigue.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"What I need to do now is train harder to get stronger." Seems simple enough, but sumo is not as basic as it looks, as it does to the uninitiated who think it's just big men pushing each other around. We should not be hard on the uninformed for even a generational talent like Aonishiki ...

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

beginning on Day 4, he managed to bounce back and force a tiebreaker with, but ultimately lose to, 26-year-old Onosato on his sixth yusho. Encouraged by his final 11-4 score, Aonishiki told the press, “It was good that I was able to get back on track and stay in the title race.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Ozeki at only 22 and a legitimate contender for sumo's supreme rank, Ozeki Aonishiki is learning it takes more than god-given talent, immense determination and youth-inspired power to snag the tsuna. Finding himself struggling in Aki--losing three consecutive bouts ...

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Only prehistoric animals were killed for this dish.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Only you knew Yabba Dabba Du is Kurdish!

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Who knew they had crinkle-cut fries back then? That's why it's considered the bedrock of civilization.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Oh my! I hope all cats and kids and not-so-teeny grandbaby are okay. You're a fun family and Danelle and you are still kids, so living in the hotel must be fun. And, the silver lining is the new kitchen and flooring will be beautiful--and in time for this year's Feast of the Seven Fishes. 😍

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

23-year-old Chihiro Kawamoto, was on Valentine's Day 2024. But, once is never enough for the passionate Midori-kun who took the concept of a once in a lifetime wedding to another level. And if that wasn't unconventional enough, look who was carried over the threshold. Happiness to them both. END

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Look at this ridiculously beautiful family--Mr and Mrs Midorifuji with their TWO children at their SECOND wedding and reception in Tokyo today. The bride is the daughter of a major Isegahama supporter, and the groom is the swift katasukashi doyen whose first wedding with his bride, ...

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I guess a lot has changed since my unmarried cousin and his fiancee had a baby on New Year's Day 25 years ago. That was considered scandalous--but very cute when the little girl attended her parents' wedding reception at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. That's nothing now if not de rigueur.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

You know, Jason--that's hard to do-- to find and decide upon that one restaurant or cafe or ikazuya for your day's dinner or lunch--and it's one great discovery! You and Melissa posses an inner dowsing rod for culinary illustriousness. And yes--the Japanese don't like extra spicy--do they???

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

You really need to write a pamphlet--not a book because your suggestions are more rare than they appeal to the masses. I bet your luggage home doesn't contain boxes of Matcha Kit Kat Bars. My sister brought loads of those--and I confess, they ARE tasty, but, you know...

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Don't forget to bring home the cheese. Or maybe that's not allowed? So, send it COD to Trump! I was thinking about you and Miss Honey Bee today--being on this not-so-touristy discovery holiday to Japan--and thought it marvelous. You in a light yukata, climbing the mountain --or not-beer in hand!

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

So, do I need to buy a new dress immediately? I am beyond happy for you Jeffrey-san --as I feel I was there from the start of your beautiful love story with Kimika. I think this is really wonderful. ♥️♥️♥️

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Itsumo Itami-ryu! --oh you're being tough today on our Golden Boy. Are you and Danelle enjoying your retirement dear Josh-san?

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Lyrics--and solid church piano, but highly unlikely you'll hear this song there.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Who would have thunk? Best Northern Indian food that self-ascribed food snobs ever tasted--is in Tokyo? I looked up Bombay Sizzlers on Travelocity--and everyone says the same thing--Best Indian food ever tasted; friendly and warm staff; beautiful restaurant near the Ginza. Serendipity.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

the beloved Masahiro (Shodai), Wakatakakage, Chiyoshoma, Asasuiryu, and Wakanosho. And as a special perk for attending fans--Enho returns to the regional tours. Lots of selfies, screaming infants, and autographs signed Enho. END Graphite portrait of Hoshoryu by Kyle_theartist on Instagram.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Do you remember this guy whose shikona means magnificent rising dragon? Hoshoryu returns to the dohyo--not at start of the October jungyo (October 6 in Ibaraki), but on October 10 in Matsumoto City, Nagano. Sitting out, too, are brothers Kotoshoho and Kotoeiho; Takanosho, Shishi ....

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It is really that quietly glorious, beautiful and perfect--or is it your eye and camera lens that enhances e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g? Good night sweet prince.😴

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Okay, but just don't marry him. He might practice all that Patton stuff on you.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I have learned--NO one cares about us. So, go scale that mountain in your yukata! It's very refreshing--and has created quite an experience and good story. You look fabu, J. Stuart sez so.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Well, currently there's no wife in Ura's life, but would there be, it's a 50-50 for Stuart's approbation. Generally, Stu prefers girls from Kyoto over Osaka--but he's been known to have a penchant for snappy Tokyo women. Who knows why? Me, too. I like difficult men--like Anthony Newley. Again, why?

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

According to Stuart, aka, URA publicist, a fact still unknown to Ura. "Ura should never speak for his voice is that of a mature man. Anyone so cute and flexible should have the voice of a cat-- a fact universally held. It makes no difference if he's boring--everyone turns off at that man voice."

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

So I asked Stu--who enumerated HIS reasons: "Let's put it this way. If Ura wins the Osaka basho, all Osaka will go nuts. The mayor will declare everyone to wear pink and have his daughter sit next to Ura in his victory parade. They instantly fall in love and marry in spring under the pink sakura."

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Okay, Jay--now you've got Stuart all excited. He suggests you round up Ura and place him squarely in your shots. Stu says, "It's a love connection!" Then stand back from the windows and doors as the incoming waves of yen take no prisoners.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am a tourist, too, so let me speak with moral impunity: There are too many tourists in Japan! It's overloaded with those of us which takes away from Japan's serenity and peaceful sites. MASSIVE tourism is ruining Europe, too. Look what we've done to Venice. 😢

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From "the most interesting man" via the most goof ball woman in the universe-- to young Jason in Japan: "Keep drinking, my friend." Enjoy it while it lasts--tons of tempura and tonkatsu and vats of Japanese beer with 0 consequences. This poster is adorable--especially of Aonishiki and Fuji! xo xo!

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tourist traps are a MUST DO. Just don't weigh yourself on the way out. Another great shot, Jason.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Wow--I'm gonna have to visit Osaka again and give her another look--through your rural Canadian eyes. I won't tell them who stole so many Osaka souls.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

As you should! Whadda picture--so wonderful in various ways. My cat, Stuart, thinks it should be made into a postcard. I'd buy ten! The City of Osaka will order a million!

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My dear, long-time friend, Epicus-san-- Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind wishes! I actually did enjoy and was surprised that the basho evolved so interestingly and emotionally. Many happy and a few broken heart moments with my Kirishima faltering early and Asanoyama at the end. 😘♥️

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I wasn't certain about who I favored but when Onosato decisively won, I found myself smiling. So my heart knew all along what my head did not. Thanks for this video, Reeves, featuring The Best Sport in Sumo, Takayasu of Taganoura-beya, beaming and raising the hand of Onosato in the victory parade.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

And, what a brilliant and inspiring book Dickey wrote.

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Patriciajaydee @patriciajaydee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

consideration. As he said, "It would be disrespectful to the wrestlers if I ever thought, 'This is a big match.’” His exquisite calligraphy will be missed--especially two weeks before each of the six tournaments--as it is his artistry that creates the banzuke. Otsukaresama desu, Shonosuke Kimura.

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