Sumo World/Akebono

["Alan E. Portillo" <gaijin@san.rr.com>]

I just returned this past Sunday from a 2-week vacation in Japan.  I saw the
July issue of Sumo World on sale at both the New Sanno Hotel and the Misawa
Air Base Exchange.  I refused to buy it, however, since I haven't received
my already paid for subscription copies in months.

I also had the chance to meet Akebono at the New Sanno Hotel on August 10.
There wasn't much chance to talk except to introduce myself as a fan of sumo
for the past 14 years.  Akebono was at the New Sanno with his family for a
pool party.

Alan Portillo
Coronado, CA