Yokozuna Akebono retirement ceremony
Akebono Tribute Contents After 13 years in sumo, Akebono retires and holds his retirement ceremony in the Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo on September 29, 2001. *This article first published…
Akebono promoted as the first foreign yokozuna
Akebono Tribute Contents Akebono is promoted to yokozuna in January 1993 in record time of five years. *This article first published in 1993, updated in May 2023. Many people (mostly…
A New Dawn: Akebono promoted to Ozeki in May 1992
Akebono Tribute Contents Akebono wins the May 1992 sumo tournament, ensuring his promotion to Ozeki. His sumo stable was jam-packed with fans. *This article first published in 1992, updated in…
Visit to Azumazeki Sumo Stable in 1991
Akebono Tribute Contents Visited Azumazeki-beya Stable in August 1991 while Akebono was still a maegashira. Also had a casual interview with Akebono over lunch. *This article first published in 1991,…