Oshi-dashi'd message

[Basten <cbasten@statgen.ncsu.edu>]

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Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 11:22:49 +0900
To: ulli_clive.kewell@t-online.de (Clive Kewell)
From: Lynn Matsuoka <artist@traditions.jp>
Subject: Re: Konishiki
Cc: sumo@statgen.ncsu.edu
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>Hi Doreen,
>Doreen Simmons schrieb:
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>>  Nobody can argue with his fine showing. But if you were here in Japan when
>>  Konishiki rose too close to the top too early,  and met with a hideous
>>  burst of xenophobia, you would probably agree that it's best to turn in a
>>  performance that _nobody_ can find fault with.


this is so true.... but

>In my sumo book and on the Eurosport sumo transmission they imply
>that Konishiki
>is very popular in Japan. Is this true, aund if so, why do you think
>it is ? Is
>it a bad conscience, or have they adopted him as an honorary japanese ?
>
>Clive (never been to Japan)


It is Konishiki's own merits that  give him the popularity he
deservedly has. He is a bright,  considerate  and honorable man, who,
through his KONISHIKI KIDS foundation has helped many underprivileged
children. He lends his image and presence to charitable events and
impresses the public very well when he makes his many appearances
both in Japan and America.
He can be serious or funny, apropos to any situation, and the
struggles and achievements of his sumo career only give depth to the
person we se now.

L Matsuoka




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