Mulboyne wrote:Uemura was earlier quoted as saying Japan should look at rowing and fencing.
rowings requires a tall build with an extremely strong core.
top fencers are usually have a long build themselves.
most Japanese people have neither attributes that would make them competitive in those sports...
correct me if I am wrong.
I would say best bet for Japan is ping pong, swimming, curling, sync diving, ice skating, and other puss-ass sports...
not being mean, just realistic.