Takeru Kobayashi: The Rise, Fall, and Legacy of a Competitive

Once upon a time, Takeru Kobayashi was the reigning champion.Japan has many notable cultural exports: Pokémon, Godzilla, sushi, and Nintendo among them. Additionally, athletes like Shohei Ohtani, Ichiro Suzuki, and Antonio Inoki have garnered global acclaim.Yet, few have made an impact like Kobayashi – and none have his remarkable appetite.When Kobayashi entered the American competitive […]

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