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As a trickle-down affect of the bruised economy, Japanese Energy companies are finding themselves in a difficult position. According to Bloomberg, factories are requiring less energy, which has resulted in Japanese power companies losing money as well. This has not diminished Japan’s goodwill toward the rest of the world. According to the Pakistan government, plans for Japan to provide aid are still in the works. This news comes as the outlook for automotive factories is less than optimistic. Most are having a brief shutdown period sometime in either February or March.

The new president of the US offers a glimmer of hope for international leaders. Most feel that Obama will be more open to discussion on how to heal the world economy. Doomsday writers and conspiracy theorists are meanwhile predicting a fast downward spiral.

Looks like Asashoru is doing well. His latest opponent, ozeki Kotoshogitu  was no match. A great place to stay up to date on the tournament is goo sumo. Does Kahuko have any chance of winning?

Not very up to date on sumo? Try sumo org, a site that has, of all things, information about the sumo museum.  This month ends on a somewhat sad note. It is time for Tochinohana and Tochisakae’s donpatsu (retirement ceremony). This kind of leaves a somewhat mixed feeling for me. Though the retirement of both was announced a year ago, the danpatsu is still something that chokes me up. This spring, Tamakasuga joins the two into legendary status. Tochinohana and Tamakasuga have both become sumo coaches. I’m not sure what Tochisakae is up to. I wish them all luck!

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