— ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Doing Your Best Means More Than Winning” Today’s story-teller is professional [W:shogi] player Koji Tanigawa. He talks about what a senior member (senior…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “The Joy of Fitting” Today’s story-teller is a Japanese female essayist Yoko Hiramatsu. The story is about ‘fitting.’ For example, jeans’ fabric is…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Keep in Mind What You Really Want to Do” Today’s story-teller is Japanese actress [W:Mie Hama], mentioned in previous column. It is about…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “An Episode From a Snowy Night” Today’s story-teller is Japanese poet Ryoichi Wago. The topic is sake, Japanese alcoholic drink which is made…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Common Aspects of Geniuses” Today’s story-teller is Japanese nonfiction writer Yu Sawamiya, 46 years old. His story is about one of the books…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Knowing the Best Life Style For Yourself” Today’s story-teller is Japanese actress [W:Mie Hama]. She lives in [W:Hakone], one of the most famous…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   Today’s story-teller is Japanese nonfiction writer Yu Sawamiya, 46 years old. When he was in his twenties, he was depressed and losing his…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “What I Fist Did When I Got Pregnant…” Today’s story-teller is a Japanese artist [W:Miwa Yanagi]. It is about what it was like…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   Today’s story-teller is Hiroshi Gondo, former pro baseball player and manager of some of the most popular pro-baseball teams, who was mentioned in…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Enjoy Out Before Getting Serious” Today’s story-teller is Japanese artist Shu Takahashi, 80 years old. It is about the Overseas Study Award, established…

  — ABOUT  Wasabi Stories… —   “Appreciate the Lesson” Today’s story-teller is Lou Oshiba, Japanese entertainer. His story was about Japanese famous actor Tatsuya Mihashi. After graduating from high…