Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity. https://ift.tt/zSa1xVb https://ift.tt/LmeKc2g World New York Times April 9, 2024 at 08:00PMAkebono, First Foreign-Born Sumo Grand Champion, Dies at 54

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