Estampe japonaise "Champion Sumo Wrestler, Wakanohana" par Kinoshita Daimon
Artiste :Kinoshita Daimon
Titre :Champion Sumo Wrestler, Wakanohana
Date :Late 20th century.
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Source :artelino - Japanese Prints
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Champion sumo wrestler, Wakanohana Kanji. He became the 45th "Yokozuna" (Grand Champion) wrestler. His tenacious and ferocious Sumo style earned him the nickname, "The Devil of Dohyo Ring". One of the great Yokozuna in 1950s. He was the uncle of the "Yokozuna Brothers" Wakanohana-Takanohana in 1990s. Later, he became the president of Japan Sumo Association and received prestigious "Shiju-hosho" from Japanese government. This medal of honor is granted to the persons who contributed distinguished services in the fields of art, arts and sciences, sports.
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