Ariake weekend

Had two great weekends in a row. 1st- Fukuoka to see sumo, which turned out to much cooler than expected. numbingly simple rules, but once in a while they get into cool locks or work the crowd wwf style. good for betting, but always bet against the guys with knee braces. annoying group of JETs making Haado Gee "whoo" noises and generally promoting gaijin stereotypes. found a nice Irish style bar, ate some terrible and overpriced mexican food, went to a great Sam and Dave's club and chilled with some famous musicians who i dont know, and slept in a parking garage. Next weekend, had the Ariake international event, chilled and had a slumber party with 30 elementary school kids and ALT friends from the area. Miraculously managed to play a relatively successful game of touch rugby with these super young kids, enjoyed some really nice traditional style facilities (the kids chopped wood to heat traditional baths), and made my own soba noodles as a charenji. great fun, a nice way to spend the weekend.