World Akebono, Hawaii-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54 April 11, 2024April 13, 2024Hisako Ueno, Victoria Kim and Yan ZhuangComments Off on Akebono, Hawaii-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54 Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity.
