The Life of a Sumotori ft. 3-Time Grand Champion Konishiki Yasokichi
Krewe of Japan
English - June 23, 2023 18:36 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsPlaces & Travel Society & Culture Education Language Learning anime asia japan japanese culture japanese food japanese history manga new orleans pop culture travel Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Ever wonder what goes into the daily routine of a professional sumo wrestler? What kind of toll do tournaments take on the body? Well you're in luck! The Krewe sits down with 3-time Grand Champion & 1st foreign-born sumotori to reach the rank of Ozeki... Konishiki Yasokichi. In a candid conversation, Konishiki shares his origin story and discusses the day-to-day regiment of sumotori, the tournament lifestyle, how the pandemic impacted the sport, & so much more! Don't miss out on this massive episode!
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