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Aaron Moreno sends a Terunofuji towel and a tournament program from a recent trip to Japan. The discussion covers the physical intensity of top-division sumo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan and the frequency of injuries when wrestlers fall off the elevated ring. Yokozuna Terunofuji's current 11-1 record in the July tournament is highlighted.
Japanese Vaccine Hesitancy, Sumo Arena Clinics and Olympic Boycotts
Japan reportedly has the lowest vaccine confidence in the world, with only 30% of the population believing they are safe and effective. This skepticism is rooted in past adverse reactions to the MMR and HPV vaccines. Unique vaccination sites, such as the Ryogoku Sumo Arena, are being used to administer shots, though reports suggest many Japanese citizens remain wary of the COVID-19 medical intervention.
