Baruto activities

[Akinomaki]

Baruto was officially the DiCaprio of the sumo world (like Kirishima the Delon and Osh the Beckham) - only natural to have his look-alike play him

On 01/05/2010 at 01:55, Asashosakari said:

Baruto is set to receive a new kesho mawashi courtesy of his Tokyo koenkai, and I'm sorely tempted to also post this in the "weird news from Japan" thread - thanks to his resemblance to Leonardo DiCaprio (wait, what?) and the resulting leo/lion association the new kesho will feature a roaring lion superimposed on the Estonian flag.

Edited April 8, 2019 by Akinomaki

[Jakusotsu]

Wow. Seems like the hive mind exists.

[Gurowake]

That's presumably like the one article that said Tochinoshin was the Nicholas Cage of the sumo world.

[Akinomaki]

4 hours ago, Gurowake said:

That's presumably like the one article that said Tochinoshin was the Nicholas Cage of the sumo world.

A little bit more - but not so sticky as Takarafuji being the Matsuko DeLuxe of the sumo world.

[rhyen]

On 09/04/2019 at 14:08, Akinomaki said:

A little bit more - but not so sticky as Takarafuji being the Matsuko DeLuxe of the sumo world.

But we know that Matsuko DeLuxe favourite sekitori would be her Monday show regular, Chiyomaru. 

[Akinomaki]

Asahi shimbun closeup on Baruto

Edited June 10, 2019 by Akinomaki

[Akinomaki]

MP Baruto came to Japan, accompanying the Japan-Estonia summit meeting, but first of all to promote the salmon and the potato snacks he produces, and imports from Estonia with the company he established for that in Japan.

on the 8th at a supermarket in Hirosaki

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local Aomori news with video https://www.rab.co.jp/news/news16385449.html

On the 5th a visit to Noto town, with the town mayor:

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today a meeting with environment minister Koizumi (the son)

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[yorikiried by fate]

[Akinomaki]

Baruto was interviewed (by phone) by Hochi. "In Japan I learned a lot in 15 years. I thought I'd like to change various parts in Estonia. To change them, I thought I'd become a member of parliament." "Now I'm responsible for the problems of agriculture in rural regions and for checking the work of the police."

"Near my house I have a sumo club, where I teach 3 times a month. My knees are better now than when I was active."

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From an interview when he was in Japan: "President? In sumo terms, I only just entered (parliament). From now on I want to learn solidly and become a bridge between Estonia and Japan."

On 10/02/2020 at 19:04, Akinomaki said:

today a meeting with environment minister Koizumi (the son)

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[Akinomaki]

On 30/05/2020 at 14:17, Akinomaki said:

Baruto was interviewed (by phone) by Hochi. "In Japan I learned a lot in 15 years. I thought I'd like to change various parts in Estonia. To change them, I thought I'd become a member of parliament." "Now I'm responsible for the problems of agriculture in rural regions and for checking the work of the police."

"Near my house I have a sumo club, where I teach 3 times a month. My knees are better now than when I was active."

From an interview when he was in Japan: "President? In sumo terms, I only just entered (parliament). From now on I want to learn solidly and become a bridge between Estonia and Japan."

Asahi did again an interview with pentalingual Baruto http://globe.asahi.com/article/14700715

The 5 languages he speaks are Estonian, English, Russian, German and Japanese. For the 3 in the middle he had classes every day in primary school, plus intensive courses during long vacations. He names as the main reason for returning to Estonia the wish to have his now 5 year old son grow up in a rich nature.

with wife Elena and son Taar

[Akinomaki]

Baruto tried to get (re-)elected, but again lost at the elections yesterday o - this time he'll likely won't get as lucky as last time to become MP after all

On 29/04/2018 at 18:25, Akinomaki said:

On 29/04/2018 at 15:41, Akinomaki said:

campaigning for a seat in parliament (should he get it, we might be seeing less from him as talento on Japanese TV)- elections in Estonia are on March 3rd next year.

For this, Baruto returns to Estonia (for longer) on May 5th. The chances of the Estonian (called by Japan a) "national hero"  to get elected are seen as: sure win. His dream for the future now is: president

On 04/03/2019 at 09:38, Akinomaki said:

On 03/03/2019 at 17:19, Akinomaki said:

Baruto is called a major contender for the Estonian Centre party in the elections today. Results tomorrow

Baruto lost - his party dropped to 2nd place

On 08/03/2019 at 11:03, Akinomaki said:

Baruto wasn't elected, but one elected member declined his seat to stay mayor and Baruto becomes MP after all. https://news.err.ee/916775/maardu-mayor-passes-riigikogu-seat-on-to-baruto

Campaigning this time

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[Akinomaki]

Baruto will fight in the 29th of 30 pairings at BreakingDown 16 on July 13th in Osaka (Nagoya basho shonichi)

http://www.sanspo.com/article/20250618-VX6LTNMC3BDOFJGWUTXHGEXKRY/

At the audition on the 16th, with CEO Asakura and opponent Akasawa https://data-mma.com/fighter/akasawa-yukinori

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https://efight.jp/news-20250617_1620782/2

 

Edited June 18 by Akinomaki

[Akinomaki]

On 18/06/2025 at 16:20, Akinomaki said:

Baruto will fight in the 29th of 30 pairings at BreakingDown 16 on July 13th in Osaka (Nagoya basho shonichi)

Training of BreakingDown members with Baruto on the dohyo

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[Jakusotsu]

Good to see that he's still way above those thugs.

[Akinomaki]

On 26/06/2025 at 10:35, Akinomaki said:

Baruto will fight in the 29th of 30 pairings at BreakingDown 16 on July 13th in Osaka (Nagoya basho shonichi)

weigh in today & press conference

older pics were used in the articles about it

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[Akinomaki]

On 18/06/2025 at 16:20, Akinomaki said:

Baruto will fight in the 29th of 30 pairings at BreakingDown 16 on July 13th in Osaka (Nagoya basho shonichi)

opponent Akasawa

Baruto went down once and lost by decision - it turned out to be the 27th fight that day

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[Akinomaki]

On 13/07/2025 at 22:15, Akinomaki said:

On 18/06/2025 at 16:20, Akinomaki said:

Baruto will fight

at BreakingDown 16 on July 13th in Osaka (Nagoya basho shonichi)

opponent Akasawa

Baruto went down once and lost by decision

AI news digest of the event (Baruto starts at 9:28m), the down shortly before the end of the fight is shown 

Post-fight interview, first Akasawa, Baruto at 2:15m

 

[Akinomaki]

Baruto on the 19th was on a YT-TV channel, talking about RIZIN as his dream since childhood (it started in 2015 though) and with comments about the basho: each basho kinboshi, no longer which ozeki/yokozuna will win, but which maegashira 

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