I had lost interest in sumo after the end of the Hanada Gang vs. the Hawaiian Connection era, but your essay taught me a lot about the Kokugikan. Looking forward to part 2!
I’m glad you captured our friend the cat! That was serendipity, but at the same time no coincidence. I’ll be back to Tokyo in May. If you can, let’s go back to Ryogoku this time as spectators in the current Kokugikan. We may have three Yokozuna by then. Thanks for the great post, Sensei!
I know lots of people who lost interest after that era, then eventually came back to it. It seems to be a watershed moment for sumo. It would be interesting to look into why.
I had lost interest in sumo after the end of the Hanada Gang vs. the Hawaiian Connection era, but your essay taught me a lot about the Kokugikan. Looking forward to part 2!
I’m glad you captured our friend the cat! That was serendipity, but at the same time no coincidence. I’ll be back to Tokyo in May. If you can, let’s go back to Ryogoku this time as spectators in the current Kokugikan. We may have three Yokozuna by then. Thanks for the great post, Sensei!
He was certainly happy to see us!
I know lots of people who lost interest after that era, then eventually came back to it. It seems to be a watershed moment for sumo. It would be interesting to look into why.