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Vol.8 Article by Bull Rider Shibahara now posted on official Japanese Wrangler site (Click 'Entertainment' and 'Rodeo')Chase Continues for Japanese Bull Rider : Apr 5, 2008 - Cave Creek, AZ: Knock Out (with movie!)Vol.7 Article by Bull Rider Shibahara now posted on official Japanese Wrangler site (Click 'Entertainment' and 'Rodeo')J Sports to Broadcast Rodeo, Complete with Japanese Commentary!"Broken Tail" in Japanese Now On Sale on DVD!"Broken Trail" first aired on American television station AMC in June of 2006, receiving the Emmy Award for best mini-series and several others at the Emmys of September, 2007. On the 20th of October of that same year, WOWOW aired the series in Japanese under the title "Broken Trail: The Long Journey".
The film stars Robert Duvall of "Lonesome Dove" fame and highly acclaimed for his portrayal of Gus in the series which first aired in 1989. Duvall won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie this time around. "Broken Trail" is an epic series which ranks right along side "Lonesome Dove".
Chase Continues for Japanese Bull RiderNovember 10, 2007 - Gilbert, AZ: First Ride. with Movie!
November 11, 2007 - Brawley, CA: 0.9
December 14, 2007 - A Cowboy’s Day Off
Chase Continues for Japanese Bull RiderJin'ichiro Shibahara, Japanese Bullrider's story
November 6, 2007 - Here I go again.
Vol.4 Article by Bull Rider Shibahara now posted on official Wrangler siteWrangler Jeans has posted on its site theVol.3 article in a regular series by Japanese bull rider, Jin'ichiro Shibahara.
Wrangler in Japan Official Site (Click 'Entertainment' and 'Rodeo')
(Note: The web site is that of Wrangler in Japan, and is in Japanese; including the article by Shibahara.)
Vol.3 Article by Bull Rider Shibahara now posted on official Wrangler siteWrangler Jeans has posted on its site theVol.3 article in a regular series by Japanese bull rider, Jin'ichiro Shibahara.
Wrangler in Japan Official Site (Click 'Entertainment' and 'Rodeo')
(Note: The web site is that of Wrangler in Japan, and is in Japanese; including the article by Shibahara.)
Second Article by Bull Rider Shibahara now posted on official Wrangler
site
(Posted 10 NOV 2007)Wrangler Jeans has posted on its site the second article in a regular series by Japanese bull rider, Jin'ichiro Shibahara.
Wrangler in Japan Official Site (Click `Entertainment` and `Rodeo`)
(Note: the web site is that of Wrangler in Japan, and is in Japanese; including the article by Shibahara.)
Chase Continues for Japanese Bull Rider(Posted 31 JUL 2007)Jin'ichiro Shibahara, Japanese Bullrider's story
Jully 24, 2007 - Why bullriding?
Currently in USA
Shibahara on the Injury of Lee Akin
(Posted 4 JULY 2007)
Shibahara on the Injury of Lee Akin.
Bull Riding Documentary on Sale Now!
(Posted 29 APR 2007)A documentary by an Oscar nominated director which documents "extreme" cowboys as they compete on the line between life and death, is currently available for purchase on-line.
Japanese AQHA Pro-Horseman Opens Stable in Japan
(Posted 12 APR 2007)Japan's only NRHA (National Reigning Horse Association) professional rider has opened a stable in Japan and is looking for stable hands.
NTV Broadcasts Bull RidingCountry Gold Announces This Year's Lineup!!
(Posted 4 MAY 2007)Japan's biggest country music event, Country Gold, has announced this year's lineup, which is to include Mark Chestnut and many others.
JWRA Held in Abeyance by AQHA
(Posted 10 MAY 2007)AQHA sent a document to members of JWRA.
National Geographic to feature Japanese Cowboy
(Posted 4 JULY 2007)
Japanese bull rider Mac Sekido who's exploits have been featured on Real
Western for many years will have his final ride featured on National Geographic
in Japan.
Rerun in August
Chase Continues for Japanese Bull Rider(Posted 18 MAY 2007)Jin'ichiro Shibahara, Japanese Bullrider's story
May 5, 2007 - Bakersfield, California
Currently in Japan
Travel Agency Offering Calgary Stampede Tour
(Posted 29 APR 2007)A Japanese travel agency is offering a package tour to the World class
Calgary Stampede Rodeo.
Update: Lee Akin relocates to Oklahoma City Hospital(Posted 15 MAY 2007)
Lee Akin was transferred by Airvac to an Oklahoma City hospital Monday,
May 7 where he will proceed with rehabilitation.
Real Western Featured in National Magazine
(Posted 29 APR 2007)Real Western has been featured in the June edition of the magazine "Lightning"
Huge Country Concert to be held in the Kanto RegionMajor recording artists from Nashville are headed to Yokosuka (near Tokyo) for a major country event on the 2nd and 3rd of June.
Chase Continues for Japanese Bull Rider(Posted 6 MAY 2007)Jin'ichiro Shibahara, Japanese Bullrider's story
Apr 27, 2007 - Springville, California
Apr 29, 2007 - Lakeside, California
Lee Akin Seriously Injured in Montgomery, Alabama(Posted 28 MAR 2007)PBR and PRCA bull rider Lee Akin suffered a traumatic brain injury and is in serious condition. Latest update of April 25th posted.
Jin'ichiro Shibahara Kicks Off His 2007 Season(Posted 19 APR 2007)Having recovered from a major injury, Japanese bull rider, Jin'ichiro Shibahara
has begun his 2007 season.
Latest update of April 26th has been added.
Shibahara continues his rehabilitation in Canada following major surgery
last year. Here is his latest update.
Chasing The Dream, 19 Feb 2007
Winter in Canada
Shibahara has since left Canada, and is currently preparing for competition in the US.
We have been experiencing technical difficulties, and apologize for the
delay this has caused in updating the site.
After recovering from a major fracture of his pelvis last year, Japanese bull rider Shibahara Jin'ichiro has chosen to begin his 2007 season at the Oakdale, California PRCA rodeo on the 15th of April.
"Western World" in Okinawa will be covered by Japanese TV broadcasting. Western World is a largest country bar in Japan with country music by DJ. It has a largest country dancing floor fulled with many American cowboys. It has also pools(billiards) and a Mechanical Bull you can ride any time by paying $5.
Date: 12 April 2007, 9:00pm - 10:30pm
TV: Yomiuri Network Affiliatite (4 ch in Tokyo, 10 ch in Osaka)
Program: "Nippon Tabi X Tabi Show"
It has been learned that Mr. Jason Parker, former Membership Director of
Japan's first rodeo organization, the Okinawa Bull Riding Association,
has been selected to be promoted to the rank of Warrent Officer, as of
1 February (he is currently a Gunnery Sergeant). As a member of the
OBRA's board of directors, Mr. Parker exerted great leadership of the organization's
memebers, contributing greatly to the spread of rodeo in Japan. As
an Officer of Marines, he will now be expected to exert the same leadership,
this time, of Marines. Real Western wishes to congratulate Mr. Parker
from the bottom of our hearts.
The Okinawa Bull Riding Association was initially created as the "Okinawa Bull Riding Club" by a few US Marines on August 17th, 1998, in a small Country bar on Okinawa. Over several years, they would change their name to the "Okinawa Bull Riding Association" and continue spreading rodeo to Japan. While the OBRA has dissipated with time, its spirit and activities have been carried on by members in the Kansai region under a new organizaton, "Bull Riding Japan."
Bull riding is an event of rodeo where a rider mounts a large bull, and
is judged on the performance of his ride during an eight second period.
It has been voted as the most dangerous sport in the world.
Shibahara is currently in Canada recuperating from an injury he suffered
during the Summer, and has recapped his year in bull riding for us.
Rodeo > Japanese Rodeo Cowboys >
Chasing The Dream, 22 Dec 2006
X-ray photo of broken pelvis
(1 Jun 2006)
It has been learned that, Mr. John Mathews, former Vice President of Japan's
first rodeo organization, the Okinawa Bull Riding Association(OBRA), pioneer
of, and great contributor to rodeo in Japan has been selected for promotion
to the rank of First Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. 
As in other years, many thousands were up for promotion to the rank of
E-8 (Master Sergeant or First Sergeant), but only 1015 were selected.
Of the 1015 selected, only 209 were tapped to become First Sergeants; Mr.
Mathews has managed to pass through the narrowest of gates. The Mathews
have always been very
supportive of this site, and we at RealWestern.com extend our heartfelt
congratulations to First Sergeant (select) Mathews and his family.
Members of OBRA established Bull Riding Japan(BRJ) around Kansai(Osaka) area. They continue to ride bulls.
Mr Ken Niwata(51), the owner of Paddy Field, horseback riding club has passed away on Saturday morning, 9th Dec, 2006. He was a very good horseman working very well for western horseback riding in Japan. He prepared a good place for us to enjoy horseback riding. I appriciate him very, very much. I couldn't create Real Western without him.
Freddy Fender died of lung cancer Saturday. He was 69. His biggest hits were "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" & "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights.
Freddy Fender website
Nov, 02 2006, Heid Newfield'si, country music singer, is leaving Trick Pony at the end of Dec to branch out on her own.
Adriano Moraes(36) won 3rd world championship at PBR World Finals in Las Vegas.
Will Lowe is World Bareback Champion (2 times).
Rodeo > Interviews > Will Lowe
Jin'ichiro Shibahara, the Japanese Bull Rider went to Canada after the
accident.
Rodeo > Japanese Rodeo Cowboys >
Chasing The Dream, 9 Nov 2006
PBR had Bullriding competition at Blasisdell in Hawaii on 17-18.
The Professional Bull Riders' Cheeseburger Island Style PBR Hawaii All
Star Challenge
Honolulu, Hawaii November 17-18, 2006 - Blaisdell Center
PBR Hawaii
Highlights
The Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) has announced the top 15 contestants who will be competing at this years National Finals Rodeo (NFR). This year's NFR is scheduled to be held at the Thomas & Mac Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 30th through December 9th.
Of particular interest this year is that Will Lowe will be shooting for his 3rd World Championship and yet he won't even be 24 until later in December! Fellow young-gun and defending World Bullriding Champion, Matt Austin will be vying for his second World crown as well. But forget not, the 2004 World Bareback Riding Champion Kelley Timberland, having had surgery on his left shoulder just last year has still managed to secure the 15th place and will be hot on Lowe's heels as well.
See HERE for the list of contenders.
"Australian Cowboy" will be broadcasted by Discovery Channel in Japan on 26 Nov 2006 in Japan. It'll show you great wild Cattle Drive with several thousands of bulls and cows in Australia.
You can watch Discovery Channel by SkyPerfeTV(321ch) or cable television.
"Australian Cowboy" (Discovery Channel in Japan) (Japanese)
Sun 26 Nov 19:00 - 20:00
Mon 27 Nov 07:00 - 08:00 repeat
Mon 27 Nov 12:00 - 13:00 repeat
Tue 28 Nov 17:00 - 18:00 repeat
<Real Time Reports> Jin'ichiro Shibahara, Japanese Bullrider is back!
(Posted 24 SEP 2006)
Jin'ichiro Shibahara, the Japanese Bull Rider is back for this season in
USA in Jun. He rode bulls again and again. He enjoyed his fighting.
Here is a report after the accident.
Rodeo > Japanese Rodeo Cowboys >
Chasing The Dream, After the accident
<Real Time Reports> Jin'ichiro Shibahara, Japanese Bullrider is back!
(Posted 15 SEP 2006)
Jin'ichiro Shibahara, the Japanese Bull Rider is back for this season in
USA in Jun. He rode bulls again and again. He enjoyed his fighting.
On Saturday, August 26th, he rode a bull. He was riding for 8 seconds! But the fierce bull stepped on him. His pelvis was broken away. They called ambulance...
Rodeo > Japanese Rodeo Cowboys >
Chasing The Dream, from Utah vol.1
<Real Time Reports> Jin'ichiro Shibahara, Japanese Bullrider is back!
(Posted 28 JUN 2006)
Jin'ichiro Shibahara, the Japanese Bull Rider will be back for this season.
He's in USA now for riding fierce bulls!
Rodeo > Japanese Rodeo Cowboys >
A message from Jin'ichiro Shibahara
<Real Time Reports> A message from Jin'ichoro Shibahara, Japanese Bull Rider
(Posted 23 JUN 2006)
Jin'ichiro Shibahara, The Japanese Bull Rider. A message from him is added
now.
A message from Jin'ichiro Shibahara
<News> NTV Begins Broadcast of Stereotypical Program
(Posted 29 APR 2006)
NTV, one of the major television networks in Japan has begun the broadcast of a program called "Galcir" at 9 p.m. on Saturdays. The plot of the program is that a Japanese cowboy who grew up in the US is back in Japan in search of a person. He parachutes out of a US military aircraft in to the center of the hip shopping and club district of Shibuya Tokyo, and befriends a group of young carefree girls (known in Japan as "Gals") who like to dance a odd dance known in Japan as "Para-Para".
The way in which the program portrays cowboys and Native Americans is nothing short of humiliating. The portrayal of the cowboy is a Japanese stereotype from 30 or 40 years ago, and is highly insulting. The way in which Native Americans are portrayed is even more condescending, racially insulting and nothing short of indignity. This sort of program should not be allowed in this day and age.
Many Japanese young have complained that the way "Gals" are portrayed is wrong, yet there seems to be no outcry against the insulting way that Native Americans and the American Cowboy are portrayed. Please express your complaints at the below sites of BPO and NTV:
The Web site of "Galcir"
http://www.ntv.co.jp/gal/
Report to BPO, Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization
http://www.bpo.gr.jp/
Report to NTV (The televison station)
https://www1.ntv.co.jp/staff/form.html
<News> MAR 9, Chris LeDoux, 56, Dies
(Posted 13 MAR 2005) 
Country Music singer and former World Champion rodeo cowboy Chris LeDoux
died on the 9th of March of complications related to liver cancer while
surrounded by family and friends. He was 56 years old. Chris
LeDoux was a multitalented man, becoming a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
World Champion in the event of bareback bronc riding, then becoming a popular
country music singer boasting sales in the millions.
Born October 2nd, 1948, Chris showed signs of prowess when he became
the bareback riding champion of Wyoming in 1967. Eventually in 1976,
he would become the PRCA's champion of the World in that same event.
He began writing country music in his teens, playing his guitar and singing
to raise money for his rodeo travels. Many of his songs are strong
rock, and he sings many songs about rodeo which touch the heart of many
a rodeo cowboy. He gained popularity after country superstar Garth
Brooks mentioned Chris in his chart topping debut single, "Much Too
Young (To Feel This Damn Old)"followed by many hits of his own.
Chris LeDoux's final project would be the 2003 'HorsePower' album which
recorded sales of over 5 million copies. He had been diagnosed with
liver disease in 2000, but continued to tour aggressively despite the illness.
I had the pleasure of attending a concert he did in December of 2002
in Las Vegas. The hall wasn't all that big, and the stage was bare,
but as soon as Chris stepped out, it was immediately transformed into an
explosive event. I found my self enthralled as Chris held back nothing,
singing and entertaining in his rough and rowdy yet classy cowboy style.
As the crowd called for an encore, Chris rose from below the stage aboard
a moving and bucking mechanical bull, emitting a sense full of life and
of powerful energy. Even while running around on the stage and singing,
Chris never thought twice about reaching down to shake hands or autograph
the items stuck out by outreaching fans. So caught up in the moment,
I couldn't stop my self from running up to the stage and shaking his hand
like everyone else. I remember his huge hands almost enfolding mine
as we shook. Particularly memorable was his warm, captivating smile.
I would see him in concert again in 2002 and 2003, but his concert in 2004
would be cancelled due to health reasons. I greatly regret I never
got to see him again.
May he rest in peace.
Chris LeDoux
CMT.com : Chris LeDoux
<Interviews> Interview with Champion!
(Posted 22 MAR 2006)Real Western started to Interviews with super star,
Rodeo Cowboys. 1st is Guy Johansen, Canada Bull Riding Champion..
Rodeo > Interviews > Guy Johansen
<Real Time Reports> Japanese Rodeo Cowboy's Real Story
(Posted 18 SEP 2005)
Jin'ichiro Shibahara, The Japanese Bull Rider. He reports his activity
in USA just now. Real Western is the only site where you can read Japanese
Real Rodeo Cowboy's story.
Jin'ichiro Shibahara, Mail Report
SEP 16, 2005 - OCT 26, 2005
<Real Time Reports> Japanese Rodeo Cowboy's Real Story
Latest issue of Mac Rodeo Magazine on line Now!
"Well, this makes it the fifth time I have broken ribs,
with a grand total of 11 broken so far, but I guess I shouldn't be joking..."
Known as "Mac" Makoto Sekido spends only enough time in Japan to save enough money, then heads to the U.S. to attend various rodeo schools, and to ride in PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and WCB (World Cup Bullriders) events. He continuously repeats the cycle in pursuit of his dream of one day becoming a professional bullrider. Here is his real story.
<Bull Riding, The movie>
Movie of Bull Riding at Cody Nite Rodeo
(Windows Media Format: 530KB)
This is a first case that we're attempting getting
movie on this site.
<News> Ft. Worth Texas Conducts Earthquake Relief Fund Drive for Nagaoka City
(Posted 12 NOV 2004)
Famed as the city of cowboys, Ft. Worth, Texas has
begun a relief fund drive to assist the people of Nagaoka City, Niigata
Prefecture Japan, who were ravaged by a large earthquake on 23 October.
Ft. Worth and Nagaoka have been sister cities since 1987, conducting annual
exchanges in the areas of sports, culture and education, as well as gifts
to one another such as fireworks and cowboy culture programs.
Click on the links below to make a donation and assist
the people of Nagaoka.
http://www.fwsistercities.org/
http://fwsistercities.org/about/sistercity/nagaoka.htm
<News> Texas in Japan?
(Posted 18 June 2005)
 Little Texas http://www.littletexas.jp/ |
A new country bar "Little Texas" will open
27 June, just a short walk from JR Meguro Station in Tokyo, Japan.
With a great love for all things Western, the owner of the bar traveled
to Texas numerous times to study-up on the newest dances and style.
As a result, the bar is done up with great detail and in a manner that
one step inside, and you would swear you were in a small town bar in Texas
instead of the middle of a metropolis in Asia.
Regular business will commence at 6 p.m. on the 27th
of June, but there will be a grand opening celebration on the 27th, as
well as some great concerts on the 2nd and 3rd of July as well.
Grand Opening Celebration:
5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday 26 June
4,000 yen cover charge; All You Can Drink
Live counry music by Dave Kuboi and Tony Nakamura
Standing Room Only
Country Music Concerts:
Tony Nakamura - Saturday 2, July
Dave Kuboi - Sunday 3, July
Both shows start at 5:00 pm
LITTLE TEXAS
Phone: 03-3492-6677
Address: Meguro DAIICHI B1F, 1-5-19 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Open: Mon - Fri: 6:00pm - 0:00am/Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm
from 27(Mon) June, 2005
See the map in http://www.littletexas.jp/images/map.jpg
<News> ZEST Hosts "Wild Turkey Cup" on Rodeo Nite
(Posted 12 NOV 04)
Begining in September, the ZEST CANTINA (in Ebisu, Tokyo Japan) will be hosting the "Wild Turkey Cup"
event once a month on Sunday, using the bucking machine located inside
the establishment. ZEST has hosted "Rodeo Nite" every Sunday
for many years, but now, one Sunday everymonth will be designated a "Wild
Turkey Cup" event, complete with fine prizes for the winner, curtesy
of Wild Turkey, makers of fine burnon wiskey. The "Wild Turkey
Cup" event in December is designated as the grand champion event,
and though details are unreleased, sources say the winning prize will be
of a caliber yet unseen in
such an event. Though the traditional New Years Eve rodeo event will
no longer be held, the cantina is planing to host a countdown event in
its place. Dates and times for the "Wild Turkey Cup" events
are listed below. Take note that the "Wild Turkey" events
are to begin an hour and a half earlier than other rodeo nite events.
For further details, see the EVENTS page.
WILD TURKEY CUP RODEO CHAMPIONSHIP
NOV 28, DEC 26 (All are Sundays)
GRAND CHAMPION EVENT - DEC 26
TIME: 21:00 (Regular Rodeo Nite events begin at 22:30)
<News> 32th American Music Award
(Posted 12 JUN 05)
32th American Music Award will be on air by NHK BS in Japan.
<News> National Geographic for Rodeo
(Posted 30 DEC 04)
Bull Riding story of Calgary Stampede will be on air by National Geographic
Channel in Japan. Ask Sky-perfect TV of CS or Cable Television for
how to watch National Geographic Channel in Japan.
<News> Server was down
Server of Real Western was down from Mar 2nd 8:00am to 3rd 9:00am.
<News> Ty Murray Retires 14th May 2002.
Ty Murray - King of The Cowboys
PBR
Star Telegram
(5/21)
<News> Demo of Okinawa Bull Riding Association in Tokyo
They have country music live show as "American Pop Night In Omori"
every 1st friday 6:00pm - 10:00pm in Omori Bell Port, Tokyo, Japan. Country
Rock band, Wild Horse Servival will come from Osaka on 7th March. And Okinawa
Bull Riding Association will hold demonstration there at that time. You
can try bull riding experience with a oil drum and watch video of their
riding and their equipments of rodeo there. See Events for details.
<News> Grammy Awards Live by WOWOW
45th Grammy Awards will be broadcasted live by TV channel, WOWOW in Japan. Grammy Awards is a greatest and authoritative music award in
the world. It includes Country music. Alan JacksonAcountry singer is nominated
this time. WOWOW channel can be watched with satelite system or cable television
in Japan.
Live: Feb 24th 9:30am - 2:00pm
Repeat: Feb 24th 9:00pm - 12:00pm and 28th midnight 1:30am - 4:30am
<News> Movie "The Hired Hand" Road Show on 3rd Aug.
The movie "The Hired Hand" is going to be showing at Cine Saison Shibuya(The Prime 6th floor), Tokyo, Japan. Peter Fonda has made it as the director
and its starring in 1971 after his success of "Easy Riders".
This movie is Director's version which is remade with technique
of Digital Remaster Print. No VTR, Road Show only. (6/12)
Homepage "The Hired Hand"(Japanese)
Crest International said "It'll be on road show on 3rd August at Cine Saison Shibuya, Tokyo and all around Japan one by one. The first 50 persons can get "Original
8cm CD of The Hired Hand" (Not on sale) on 3rd August. The first 30
persons can get it every friday. Every person can have a glass of beer
on the first day. (7/8)
Teatol Umeda(Osaka, Japan): 5-25 October
Cine Libre Kobe:2 - 15 November
Kyoto Minami Kaikan: the second half of November
Kichijyouji Baus Theater(Tokyo) F30 November - 13 December
Asakusa Chuou(Tokyo): 17 - 23 December
Picture: Copyright(C) 2002 Crest International Inc. All rights reserved.
<News> Faith Hill, country music singer on Japanese TV
Top & beautiful country music singer, Faith Hill will be featured in
an upcoming music program of Japan. Broadcast dates and times are listed
below. It's rare that country musician on TV in Japan. She was on Panasonic
TV commercial though a few people know her in Japan. I hope it makes that
country music popular here in Japan.(Nov 05, 2002)
December 7th (Sat) , 2002
6:00pm - 6:30pm, Fuji TV, "Music Fair21"
<News> Movie "Texas Rangers" Road Show on 12th Oct.
Fight! In the name of justice! Lawless Texas, 1875; the young would
rise...
Those legendary heroes of the West, the "Texas Rangers" are reborn!
Based on the true story of the rangers, this is a Western action film showcasing
the tenacious and fearless spirit of those young men.
The movie TEXAS RANGERS will open October 12th at Hibiya Sukaraza 2, as well as other nationwide Toho theaters.
The Texas Rangers have been featured in numerous movies, novels and television
shows, and were also a key cause of the Western frenzy that occurred in
1950's Japan. Now, almost a century and a half later, their bravery
is brought to life on the silver screen once again.
For details of the film, please see their official site at:the Official site (Japanese)
Photos: Tohei Ado-Creative (used by permission)
<News> Bullrider Jinichiro Shibahara to be featured on Sports-i
Japanese bullrider, Jinichiro Shibahara will be featured in an upcoming episode of the documentary program, "Movin' you Honda" on Sports-i in Japan. Broadcast dates and times are listed below. "Movin'
you" is a 30 minute program which showcases various athletes in action
in a variety of sports.
Jinichiro Shibahara, also featured in "Rodeo Cowboys of Japan" (Japanese) section of this site, is a Japanese bullrider who regularly
travels to the US and Canada in order to realize his dream of becoming
a professional bullrider.
Sports-i has told this site that their thesis for this episode of "Movin'
you" is; "A man entering various Pro-Am rodeos and continuously
making attempts at that short, yet long, eight seconds. What is it
about rodeo that continually spurs him on? This is an attempt to
try and unveil one man's desire to repeatedly take on the challenge known
as rodeo, despite all the danger."
Jinichiro Shibahara claimed victory recently at the 2nd Annual Osaka Stampede Rodeo of October 12th and 13th in Japan. It is very likely his exploits
there will also be aired.
Sports-i is a CS (Japanese Cable) sports network affiliated with ESPN, The World-wide
Leader in Sports, and features a wide variety of sports including soccer,
baseball, motor sports, and professional wrestling, and offers regular
sports news coverage 24 hours a day. Sports-i can be seen on Sky
Perfect TV! (Ch 300) and other affiliated cable networks.
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Rodeo is ranked 4th in popularity of all professional sports in the US,
but is a minor sport in Japan, where even the basic rules are not commonly
known. This program is a rare chance for Japanese to get a glimpse
of an athlete who competes both internationally and domestically.
Don't miss it! On a side note, Sports-i used to broadcast ESPN pro-rodeo,
and it is sorelymissed by some of us. (2002/10/23)
<News>Apearing of Country Gold 2002 published
'Country Gold' is hold in every October as a largest country music festival
in Japan. They annouced the apearings of Country Gold 2002, October this
year. (3/18)
<News> 2nd Annual Osaka Stampede Rodeo
Can you believe it!? They have a REAL RODEO in Japan!!
Main Land circuit of OBRA (Okinawa Bull Riding Association) will hold a
Bull Riding competetion at Rody's Stable in Osaka on 12, 13 October, 2002. This is 2nd rodeo for them so that you must expect more dynamic and more
powerful events. 12 great bull riders will challenge 4 brutal bulls. Some
riders of them went to rodeo school and compete in USA. One of bulls is
never ridden for 8 seconds by anybody. You can also enjoy country live
music by Wild Horse Survival and country dancing on 12th night.
See Events page for details.
You cannot miss it!
<News> 'Country Music Stampede 2002' will be held.
A big event 'Country Music Stampede', country music live at open space
inviting American Country music stars Grammy Award prized, will be held
in Nigata pref, Japan on 21 and 22 Spetember. You can enjoy Auto camping,
BBQ, Bull Machine, Fast Draw, Ropoig show and more. They'd like to hold
it every year. See Events page for details.
<News>Colorado Cowboy - Arthur Elgort Photo Gallary
Photo Gallary of Arthur Elgort, Fashion photographer will be hold in Meguro,
Tokyo. He took pictures of 'Rodeo Cowboy', especially Bruce Ford - rodeo
champion. 28 monochrome photos and a movie film. see Events page for more pics and details.
On Mar 9 & 10, the Japan Western Rinding Association(JWRA) will host horse show - the Spring Western Championship at Fukuoka Horseshow Ground, koga city. JWRA is the biggest association of western riding in Japan associated with AQHA. The champions of reining and stocksheet metal gain his points of the Japan Reining Horse Association(JRHA), too.
If you mention Salt Lake City, most would think of the Winter Olympics being held there, but unknown to many, there is also a rodeo being held there now as well. Japanese Bullrider, Jinichiro "Jean" Shibahara, aspiring to be a professional bullrider, is also there to participate in the Feb 10 to 23 Salt Lake Pro/Am Rodeo as an armature. Salt Lake City will also play host to a PRCA event at the same time.
On Feb 16 & 17, the Okinawa Bull Riding Association (OBRA) will host the 2001 All Japan Finals Rodeo at Western World in Okinawa City, Japan. The top 8 point holding cowboys will participate
to determine who will become the Bullriding Champion of Japan. The
OBRA is the sole organization in Japan officially sanctioning and conducting
rodeo (bullriding) events, and this is a precious opportunity to see rodeo
live in Japan.
OBRA will hold RODEO, Bull Riding Competition on 23 (Sat) and 23 (Sun) called Wild East Rodeo II. This is only chance to watch REAL Bull Riding in Japan!
They'll have night rodeos from 5:00 pm 9:00 pm on both nights. They'll also have Indianan dancer's show and much more!
DATE: 23rd (Sat) and 24 (Sun), 2000
5:00 pm - 9:00pm Nite Rodeo.
PLACE: Western World in Okinawa
Phone:098-937-3744 / Fax: 098-934-2976
Address: 3169 Noborikawa, Okinawa-city, Okinawa
(near Tounan-shyokubutsu-en)
SPONSOR:Okinawa Bull Riding Association
Ask Western World for details to watch it.
They can speak English.
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