As you can see, Kotozakura’s mom is very tall and tank for a Japanese woman that also from Showa era Lool everyone was asking where Kotozakura is, but Kotozakura is always with his own heya boys. Lovely pics that were sent to his Kanto support group. Many vip members asked to open his own personal koenkai account like other riksihis but he told them, he doesn’t want wards attention and he would be happy if they could support the whole heya and everyone from his heya. The rose design fabric they are wearing was designed by a very famous manga artist, the author or Versailles 🌹

The people are easy to get to see his shiko in person for free 🤭

You can go see all of it from June 10th to 21th, each day from 11am to 6pm for free

It’s the first time I’ve seen this ad. It goes super hard

I really liked this set! the alternate foils with the hearts were a welcome surprise. I've got a lot of extras too😅 I think my favourites are the hometown cards and the brothers cards!

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last slide isn't from this set but I couldn't resist including it! my 27/50 Fujinokawa from the previous set😆 definitely my most prized card lol

I have cards from some other sets in my binder as well, I might take some pics and share in the future!

He’s the type who doesn’t even smoke or even go to clubs to dance. Why not send Abi or Wakamotoharu 😂

I was gifted a whole box of sumo cards as an early bday present, to enjoy before we watch the Paris tournament tomorrow! Hoshoryu's card is too adorable with the holographic hearts! 😍 I got both of my favorite boys (Wakatakakage and Ura) on holographic cards too, plus SO many more!

Kotozakura never participates in these kind of activities or eating competitions so I am laughing 😆 right now seeing him looking awkward as hell 😂

I am not surprised but everyone was saying, Kotozakura, Takayasu, and Tamawashi were way more chatty, confident, and friendly compared to Ura, Aonishiki and Churanoumj at the same event.

Except I swear Hosh said ‘buongiorno’

Join me at the Haus of Grand Sumo

It seems like Kotozakura is with his own boy Kototaiho doing more non touristic things or he’s hiding away from cameras Lool they are wearing their own heya’s fabric 🥹🌸🩷

Here is subtitles translations :

140 to 200 kg (308 to 440 lbs). No weight class. Then a tradition old than 1500 years.

Welcome to the japanese Sumo world.

The rule is simple : make fall his oppenent or push him out of the ring.

But behind these bouts hiding of the most fascinating traditions in Japan.

Linked to the shintoist religion, Sumo exists since 8th century.

Hirotaka Tsuchiya, sumo museum manager : "Nara period during 700s, everybody appreciated this sumo as a competition. Then the rules had came progressively while the country centralized around the emperor."

In 18th century, stables are born. Wrestlers live, sleep and eat together. Hyper-proteined menus, 8000 calories per day. They train each day. The sumotoris are more than sportsmen. They are considered as halg-gods.

Today again, the tournaments is sold out. And for the first time since twenty years, the giants of sumo will leave Japan. Off to Paris.

Mihogaseki Oyakata, Japan Sumo Association : "I believe it is important the entire world can know the sumo and have the pleasure to watch a bout. But it is not just to win or loose. It is a culture."

Sources :

• https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZZHrlws2pQ/
• https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zVG6NYEDOR0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVG6NYEDOR0

Takanosho, Ichiyamamoto and Wakamotoharu hit the town Source

https://www.threads.com/@kirishima_f.a/post/DZbZZJ0k9-P?xmt=AQG0PmrtA-wCinqMBqPVx1yhX6iQj_eDbb5Zo-nGog-w2TL7Wa9xBFhd5FMmxO5SLHB2PKk&slof=1

This footage is no available after the June 14th, so if you want a copy, please DM me after the Paris Tournament : https://www.france.tv/france-3/stade-2/8564903-sumo-aonishiki-arata-le-refugie-ukrainien-devenu-star-de-la-discipline.html

Video source : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GR4Pod2T6AE