Episode 579 - The Kings of the Ring, Part 6
Podcast: History of JapanPublished On: Fri May 23 2025
Description: This week: Akebono becomes a yokozuna, and finds himself burdened with new expectations on and off the dohyo. Plus, a brief foray into pay and compensation for rikishi, and a final section on one of the most infamous moments of the 64th yokozuna's career. Show notes here.
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