Akebono – Boise Chronicle

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Akebono, Hawaii-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54

April 11, 2024April 13, 2024Hisako Ueno, Victoria Kim and Yan ZhuangComments Off

Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity.

World

Akebono, Hawaii-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024Hisako Ueno and Yan ZhuangComments Off

Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity.