[sumo] New overseas visit regulations

[Lynn Matsuoka]

I have been IN there all these years and I can tell you it has been crystal
clear, but this is all about the erosion of or disregard of honor, which is
supposed to be a large part of Sumo.

Up until now, the rikishi and oyakata  honored the rule- it didn't need to
be stamped on their forehead.  Just as many other ³unwritten rules² in sumo,
and in  Japanese society at large, are honored.  I remember talking to
Akebono years ago when he wanted to leave the country to get much needed
medical treatment-to rid him of pain and save his career. It was a bear to
get permission, but he had to languish until he could get the sanction to
leave.  So now they will spell it out in neon for those who won¹t honor the
³honor system². 

Lynn


On 11/12/07 12:21 AM, "Moti" <kintamayama at yahoo.com> wrote:

> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Lynn Matsuoka <artist at aloha.net>
> To: Sumo Mailing List <sumo at webtrek.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 2:36:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [sumo] New overseas visit regulations
> 
>>> They have never been allowed to leave without permission. Never. Not
>  even
> Oyakata.The fact the Asa has left at times without the permission not
>  mean
> the rule was vague.
> 
> Lynn<<
> 
> 
> Be that as it may, from here on, a written letter will be needed. This will
> make things "clearer" in the future, I guess. If all were so well and clear
> cut till now, there would be no need for this "change".
> 
> Kintamayama
> 
> 
> 
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