Episode 42 – Takamiyama: The Pioneer of Modern Sumo

Podcast: Basho Simplified: A Sumo Discussion · Lewis and Joe

Opublikowano: 2025-12-22

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the remarkable career of Takamiyama, the man who changed sumo forever. From his beginnings in Hawaii to becoming the first foreign-born rikishi to win a top-division yūshō, we explore the struggles, triumphs, and cultural barriers he overcame along the way.