Catalog record · 目録番号 125273

Champion Sumo Wrestler, Wakanohana

Artist / 作者: Kinoshita Daimon木下大門
Date / 年代: 1967-1999
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Reiwa / artelino
Digital image / 画像: 957 × 1400 px
Published by / 公開者: 星野アカリ

Catalog note / 解説

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.

Image record / 画像情報

Artelino · Late 20th century. · artelino

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