I got excited this week.  Last Sunday the July Grand Sumo Tournament started!  I am continuing my slow process of learning about this sport, and am conducting my research on a barstool.  The barstool is a necessary research instrument, as I do not own a TV here in Japan and I feel that observing the tournament live is crucial for achieving my best learning environment (or I could just be looking for an excuse to drink beer).  Luckily for me I have found a place here in Zushi that has a TV (finding a TV in a bar here is harder than imagined) and …