A Tokyo bathhouse is offering classes on topics ranging from comedy to gaming in hopes of luring younger bathers and reversing Japan's dying tradition of communal baths.

Ogata at The Shinmonzen 235 Nishinocho, Shinmonzen-dori, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0088 ...

Back in Japan, Ogata had established himself as a solid driver in multiple forms of motorsports. He claimed 30 victories as a motocross rider and even visited Victory Lane at Twin Ring Motegi ...

Judging by his efforts, Ogata fancies himself as a top pick for the post. He chose Paris as the location for his first European venue because, as he puts it, both the French and Japanese cultures ...