TSUGARU, Aomori Prefecture--A young sumo wrestler here is following in the footsteps of Takerufuji, who recently became the first wrestler since 1914 to win a pro tournament on his debut in the ...

The Tsugaru Railway runs through a remote and snowy part of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan. As well as being a vital mode of transport for locals, especially in winter, the train has a ...