Akebono Tarō
#114,983
Most Influential Person Now
American professional wrestler and rikishi
Why Is Akebono Tarō Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Akebono Tarō is an American-born Japanese former professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.
Other Resources About Akebono Tarō
What Schools Are Affiliated With Akebono Tarō?
Akebono Tarō is affiliated with the following schools:
