Seiyashi 4,068 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 172 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 39,535 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 1,799 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 39,535 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 581 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 694 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 1,799 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 422 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 1,799 Posted January 26, 2022 Media speculation has turned towards Asakusa. https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/d2745b973a26564649e2aef93a6cbc52bd98ffaa?fbclid=IwAR362_euq53smaddQApHrOXUWjGwaDGgBA-4-FTi4o9Sd-dr2psLpPx0E1E 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itachiyama 107 Posted January 31, 2022 It is said that Hakuho bought a high-class Japanese-style restaurant in Asakusa. First he tried to get it in Ginza but very expensive. Next, targeted in Nihonbashi downtown but spaces were not enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,900 Posted January 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Itachiyama said: It is said that Hakuho bought a high-class Japanese-style restaurant in Asakusa. First he tried to get it in Ginza but very expensive. Next, targeted in Nihonbashi downtown but spaces were not enough. Yes and that will be the heya. Can't find the post right now, but it was fairly recent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itachiyama 107 Posted February 2, 2022 Media is quoting this restaurant as new Heya: https://search.yahoo.co.jp/search?ei=UTF-8&rkf=1&slfr=1&qrw=0&p=瓢庵&fr=link_kw_nws_direct&fbclid=IwAR0Be7Cc5edeoNGj-ZxyF13SQKpO91MeLVe7th8ZDEK-9x5-_WT6EwPTsTI But I have no confirmation that it is actually this place yet! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suwihuto 125 Posted February 2, 2022 I've had a year's break. Did I miss anything? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,535 Posted December 24, 2022 On 06/09/2022 at 12:05, Akinomaki said: On 05/09/2022 at 09:07, Seiyashi said: Hakuhō's danpatsu/accession as Miyagino will be on 28 January 202 The 75th birthday of his mother. The show will be broadcast live on the net, about 600 cutters are expected. On 05/09/2022 at 13:35, Akinomaki said: PR by the man himself today at the heya o o The danpatsushiki might deserve a thread of its own, but at least should be posted here Tickets are all sold out https://miyaginobeya.tokyo/#ticket_chart except for a few in a VIP program https://miyaginobeya.tokyo/nft/ The 1 and 5 million yen 7 platinum and 3 diamond VIP NFT special experience programs for "the last sumo show" of Hakuho include entry for 2 persons, diamond also a cut by one person. Kotoshogiku had NFT for all at his event On 26/04/2022 at 14:56, Akinomaki said: Kotoshogiku found a sponsor for the intai-zumo: online music distributor RecoChoku gives each person who attends the event an NFT as present. Hakuho only for those who take his special offers. The 10 above and the 69 legendary packs, with Hakuho hanmono (yukata cloth) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,799 Posted December 25, 2022 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/2067035/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,535 Posted January 16, 2023 On 24/12/2022 at 16:15, Akinomaki said: the 69 legendary packs, with Hakuho hanmono (yukata cloth) Another design was presented today by Hakuho with the start of sales o o 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,462 Posted January 16, 2023 My goodness, that cloth is absolutely gorgeous. Those are only being given to attendees, though? Not available for sale otherwise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,535 Posted January 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Benevolance said: My goodness, that cloth is absolutely gorgeous. Those are only being given to attendees, though? Not available for sale otherwise? 16 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: presented today by Hakuho with the start of sales Sales on his site till the danpatsushiki, only 69 packs, so likely all gone by now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,244 Posted January 17, 2023 7 hours ago, Benevolance said: My goodness, that cloth is absolutely gorgeous. Those are only being given to attendees, though? Not available for sale otherwise? So I checked it out since I recently set up a freight forwarding address in Japan. Good news: Its still available. Bad news: Its over $1,000 Weird news: It also comes with some NFT 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 3,875 Posted January 17, 2023 32 minutes ago, Tsuchinoninjin said: Weird news: It also comes with some NFT Are you sure it isn't that they're all numbered, making them non-fungible towels? 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,686 Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Gurowake said: Are you sure it isn't that they're all numbered, making them non-fungible towels? Who would buy that towel and then funge it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,244 Posted January 17, 2023 16 hours ago, Gurowake said: Are you sure it isn't that they're all numbered, making them non-fungible towels? Well with the humidity in Japan any towel left out can host fungi, so such nonfungible towel technology would be impressive 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,501 Posted January 24, 2023 Well now I've seen it all. On sale at the Kokugikan and an online store for that day only, no doubt for some absurd sum. 1 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
