Benihana 1,916 Posted April 11, 2024 German Spiegel https://www.spiegel.de/sport/tod-von-sumo-legende-japan-trauert-um-akebono-a-b701ffa8-0063-4b1c-9546-16ba4f3d40bf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 924 Posted April 11, 2024 This is the first time I've ever seen sumo on the news in Portugal, and it was surprisingly well written w/ no factual errors, so they probably got it from somewhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,150 Posted April 11, 2024 (edited) About 400 pics so far, more to come, so I'll wait at least till tomorrow for a memorial overview - I skip more than half of the pro wrestling pics and the pics of celebrities with him during that time. Today an event to mourn him took place at the Korakuen tournament of pro wrestling NOAH, for which he fought several times oo o o o o after this sad news, suddenly Waka looks very old o o Edited April 11, 2024 by Akinomaki 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettega 431 Posted April 11, 2024 Frontpage in the main Brazilian newsportal https://oglobo.globo.com/esportes/noticia/2024/04/11/lenda-do-sumo-akebono-morre-aos-54-anos.ghtml 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,884 Posted April 12, 2024 8 hours ago, Benihana said: German Spiegel https://www.spiegel.de/sport/tod-von-sumo-legende-japan-trauert-um-akebono-a-b701ffa8-0063-4b1c-9546-16ba4f3d40bf "...born as Born Chad Rowan..." - kudos, ChatGPT. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,826 Posted April 12, 2024 (edited) Edited April 12, 2024 by rhyen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wamahada 53 Posted April 12, 2024 On 11/04/2024 at 10:55, yohcun said: Fighter to the end As good a time as any to repost this wonderful talk he gave Very impressive, so sad he passed away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,150 Posted April 12, 2024 Triggered by the shock of Akebono's death? Asashoryu today in Tokyo needed an emergency hospitalization, but he could announce it himself on Twitter o 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,826 Posted April 12, 2024 3 hours ago, Akinomaki said: Triggered by the shock of Akebono's death? Asashoryu today in Tokyo needed an emergency hospitalization, but he could announce it himself on Twitter o Jim Henson effect? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danjinoumi 9 Posted April 12, 2024 There is a great YouTube clip of all of the Akebono - Takanohana matches. Whenever one would -taoshi the other off the dohyo, the winner would often reach out to be sure the other was OK. I doubt there were many rikishi that commanded that kind of respect from either of them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,150 Posted April 14, 2024 All Japan Pro wrestling at the Korakuen tournament on the 18th will hold a memorial ceremony to mourn their former triple crown heavy weight champion http://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/202404120001294.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,150 Posted April 14, 2024 (edited) Today was the funeral service for Akebono oo o the portraits are of his 11th (left) and 10th yusho in Nagoya and Kyushu 2000 - only the Hawaiian flag, not also the Japanese oooo Waka, Konishiki, shisho Takamiyama, Takamisakari, Musashimaru, Kaio, Kotonowaka I & II were there among about 300, Hakkaku among about 70 from sumo and pro-wrest sent flowers. Christine Akebono is the chief mourner 喪主 moshu o o o o o o Konishiki o o o o oooo o ooo Takamiyama o o o o o o o Takamisakari ooo o Musashimaru ooo Kaio oooo Waka with wife o oo ooo o o oo o o ozeki Kotonowaka came from the jungyo in Saitama city oo o Also today - a ceremony before the start of the Tsurumi FMWE tournament o o o Edited April 16, 2024 by Akinomaki 2 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ack! 461 Posted April 14, 2024 A very nice video retrospective 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,150 Posted April 15, 2024 (edited) Yesterday the tsuya, today the funeral, about 100 attended at the funeral hall - Taka was not there these 2 days, also not outside the main event time o ooo o the family, the eldest (daughter) with the photo o ooo ooo the coffin on its way, with a Hawaiian song - the Hawaiian style at the funeral (service) was the request of Akebono oo Hama (Hokutorarashi) o yesterday o o Hula dance at the tsuya o Christine and kids were interviewed - the kids apparently have not much Japanese language abilities, all 3 only spoke in English FNN o o o oo Edited April 16, 2024 by Akinomaki 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,728 Posted April 15, 2024 15 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: Taka was not there these 2 days Am I right in thinking you refer to the younger Hanada brother? I noted his absence from any of the tsuya pics. Is he persona non grata, or has he just totally divorced himself from his former life? Feels very peculiar for him not to show his face at the funeral of his great rival. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,150 Posted April 15, 2024 1 hour ago, RabidJohn said: Am I right in thinking you refer to the younger Hanada brother? I noted his absence from any of the tsuya pics. Is he persona non grata, or has he just totally divorced himself from his former life? Feels very peculiar for him not to show his face at the funeral of his great rival. Yes the one, Taka has not even contact with his children, also dropped his supporters in his new life, who managed his office - now his office is run by his new brother-in-law. He commented on Akebono's death by a message from his office and also hasn't sent flowers to the funeral. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inside Sport Japan 762 Posted April 15, 2024 Akebono's human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements - The Japan Times 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,647 Posted April 16, 2024 15 hours ago, RabidJohn said: Am I right in thinking you refer to the younger Hanada brother? I noted his absence from any of the tsuya pics. Is he persona non grata, or has he just totally divorced himself from his former life? Feels very peculiar for him not to show his face at the funeral of his great rival. If his brother was there he wasn't going. He doesn't speak to any of his family. Probably doesn't want to see anyone from the Kyokai either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted April 16, 2024 So saddened by his passing at such a young age. His story and character were both inspirational. I have been guiding my university students as they learn about his remarkable life and indomitable spirit in the face of adversity, while somehow managing to remain humble throughout the journey. They are becoming experts on his life and achievements—all 280 of them, spread across 8 classes. Akebono’s indelible legacy will live on forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 1,560 Posted April 16, 2024 (edited) In English Funeral for first foreign-born sumo yokozuna Akebono held in Tokyo | Nippon TV NEWS 24 JAPAN Edited April 17, 2024 by Jakusotsu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted April 17, 2024 On 16/04/2024 at 09:40, WAKATAKE said: If his brother was there he wasn't going. He doesn't speak to any of his family. Probably doesn't want to see anyone from the Kyokai either Sad if that's the case. A funeral is about the person who died. As a grown up, you put that stuff aside for them. You don't even need to talk to anyone, just be present. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,884 Posted April 17, 2024 3 hours ago, Eikokurai said: A funeral is about the person who died. But then again, this person is the only one who doesn't care anymore if you show up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,150 Posted April 18, 2024 (edited) On 14/04/2024 at 07:51, Akinomaki said: All Japan Pro wrestling at the Korakuen tournament on the 18th will hold a memorial ceremony to mourn their former triple crown heavy weight champion http:// The referee held the portrait and after the 10-count gong the call "64th yokozuna, Akebonoo-" resounded oo o oo o Edited April 19, 2024 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 1,560 Posted April 19, 2024 Akebono Had Hinkaku https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Sports/Akebono-showed-the-dignity-and-humility-of-a-sumo-grand-champion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
