| Fast Food - Japan URL: February 2003 Athletes take food very seriously, relying on a balanced diet for optimum performance In Japan however, eating has become the sport. Takero Koboyashi is the world champion hot-dog eater. He takes his sport very seriously, claiming: "I take care of my stomach and I like to talk to it." In Japan stew guzzlers, like Koboyashi are national institutions. Tags: journeyman pictures bizarre quirky fast food japan athletes competition sport |