Johnofuji 214 Posted October 26, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 05:02, Tigerboy1966 said: It does indeed look like a Richard Mille and I'm disappointed. That's a vulgar, flashy option which tells the world "I have lots of money and no taste". Much beloved of r'n'b stars, soccer players and others with more money than sense. If you go for a vintage Rolex or Patek Philippe you still have more money that sense but at you will at least look like you have a modicum of class. If it helps to take away some of the wank factor, I checked with one of his mates and apparently the watch was a gift from a rich sponsor. Sekitori don't need cash or pockets when their sponsors take them out. Hoshihikari said "That's a good thing .The worst thing is when sponsors give us the leftover food that we never left" 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 347 Posted November 8, 2021 On 18/10/2021 at 14:14, Katooshu said: How about some traditional Mongolian attire to troll the NSK. At least the hat.... Love this pic! They look like best buds (meanwhile, on the dohyo.......) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 2,017 Posted November 9, 2021 On 30/09/2021 at 12:07, Asashosakari said: And to contribute something to the thread beyond the self-absorbed waffle of the previous post, Nikkan states this morning that a Kyokai official has confirmed that Hakuho will be listed on the Kyushu banzuke after all, as the result of yesterday's banzuke-making conference, even though his retirement is expected to be acknowledged today. In hindsight, this was quite obvious, the only question being in what capacity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am the Yokozuna 106 Posted November 14, 2021 Watching the press conference, I felt at the time, that all involved were relieved that at last some solution had been found, so that Hakuho stays in the sumo world, even though under specific conditions, the NSK board kind of punished him for his erratic behavior and Miyagino-oyakata could retire without his name being forever tarnished. I felt that Hakuho had stayed the last three-four years in sumo just negotiating and searching for such a resolution. Truly remarkable career, I do not foresee how it could be surpassed in my lifetime, a great warrior and an amazing mentality to continue to win so many times. I found technically Asashoryo to be a bit more diverse, but Hakuho had still an amazing arsenal of technics. When he tried the yobimodoshi when pursuing the Yoshibayama's record spoke of some balls and confidence. From what Hakuhonofan's said, I also thought to be true - he really tried to be very Japanese, but when Kisenosato broke his winning series and he saw the joy of the Japanese fans from his loss made him probably realize that all is vein and he became a tad nastier. But it comes with the rank. Then, I thought he overstayed his welcome as yokozuna just pursuing fame and money, but lately changed my opinion that he might have sought for a resolution to stay in the sumo world after retirement. I also agree with Kinta's assessment that if he could stay a year, he would be for a very long run. I really want to see how the lack of limelight would influence him. Really hope that he would train a great number of young rikishi capable of leaving a mark in kakkai Hakuho would be sorely missed and the lack of any significant coverage before the Kyushu basho is just a testament to that in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 30,394 Posted December 2, 2021 A report about the first basho work of Magaki appeared http://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/278747 o He experienced makushita, juryo, makuuchi 1st and 2nd half shifts - and also had arrived at 7a.m. for an early shift o the boring work, at the west hanamichi - Kakuryu was on the east some days, retired earlier he's ranked higher as oyakata o fan service o o o meeting Asashoryu talk about his experience, being a rikishi was better o oo 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,337 Posted December 5, 2021 Demon Kaka talking about Hakuho’s retirement. https://www.nhk.or.jp/kaisetsu-blog/400/456027.html?fbclid=IwAR02sU6rZA8sxx6r3Dpg60Ib_3fNpUgQDgvxiHe6gvtmG2awXIVFc8K9quU hope that some forum members can translate better than google. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 30,394 Posted December 5, 2021 7 hours ago, rhyen said: Demon Kaka talking about Hakuho’s retirement. https://www.nhk.or.jp/kaisetsu-blog/400/456027.html talking: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1NF411e7tV 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 347 Posted December 6, 2021 On 05/12/2021 at 14:48, rhyen said: Demon Kaka talking about Hakuho’s retirement. Kakka. Doesn't matter, both kaka or kakka mean poop in some languages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 521 Posted December 13, 2021 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/documentary/20211219/4001407/ Hakuho documenter on NHK world japan 18/12/21 22.00-22.55 jst 19/12/21 05.00-05.55/12.00-12.55/17.00-17.55 jst 21/12/21 02.00-02.55 jst 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,337 Posted December 13, 2021 4 hours ago, code_number3 said: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/documentary/20211219/4001407/ Hakuho documenter on NHK world japan 18/12/21 22.00-22.55 jst 19/12/21 05.00-05.55/12.00-12.55/17.00-17.55 jst 21/12/21 02.00-02.55 jst Finally reach the English Channel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettega 337 Posted December 13, 2021 On 06/12/2021 at 15:07, hakutorizakura said: Kakka. Doesn't matter, both kaka or kakka mean poop in some languages It is a soft word here in Brazil, todler's language: "fiz caca" - "I did a poo poo" or "I did a little mistake" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,337 Posted Wednesday at 11:11 Media speculation has turned towards Asakusa. https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/d2745b973a26564649e2aef93a6cbc52bd98ffaa?fbclid=IwAR362_euq53smaddQApHrOXUWjGwaDGgBA-4-FTi4o9Sd-dr2psLpPx0E1E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
