60585 You can have more opportunities to introduce Japan's traditions in a foreign country if you do not consider kimono-dressing difficult and you learn how to it by yourself from a person who can dress you in it, so that you can dress yourself in it abroad.
60586 The world judo championships, comprised of 16 events spanning 7 weight classes plus the open weight class in both the men's and women's divisions, will be held over four days, from September 28 to October 1, at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall located in Chiba City.
60587 It has been 37 years since Japan hosted the event before.
60588 Young contenders are replacing their seniors in each country, and are coming to the competition with an eye toward next year's Atlanta games.
60589 Will host country Japan be able to defend its three medals in the men's and one medal in the women's division, captured in the world championships two years ago, in its traditional martial art?
60590 Foreign contenders such as Antal Kovacs, gold medallist in the 95 kilogram weight class at the Barcelona Olympics and the world championships, Korean Ki Young Jeon in the 78 kilogram weight class, and fellow countryman H. Chung in the 71 kilogram weight class are attracting attention.
60591 In the women's division it is shaping up to be a lively competition as eight countries earned one gold medal each at the last world championships.
60592 Japan's highest hopes lie in the men's 86 kilogram weight class.
60593 In the event, either Hidehiko Yoshida, gold medallist at the Barcelona Olympics in the 78 kilogram weight class and now moved up one weight class, or Yoshio Nakamura, winner at the Hamilton Games, could make it to the final round and be a formidable competitor.
60594 Ryoko Tamura, on a 61-match winning streak, is the favorite in the women's 48 kilogram weight class.
60595 After being admitted to the hospital for an abdominal injury, her recovery could take until February or so.
60596 Kyoko Abu, in the heaviest weight class, is also progressing remarkably.
60597 Japan is hosting many big world competitions in 1995.
60598 These include the third time for Japan to host the Universiade in Fukuoka this summer, and the judo and gymnastic championships.