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Hinkaku

I think that Konishiki has shown large amounts of hinkaku over the past few
years. His presence and demeanor on and off the Dohyo have been outstanding
and a benefit to Sumo. I agree that that is probably why the Kyokai gave
him as much money as they did.

On the other hand, i think Akebono has no concept of hinkaku and this is
why some people say it is the opposite of gaijin. He may be the worst
American (unofficial) ambassador we have. (As an aside, while i have only
once see anti-American sentiments in all my travels in Japan i know it
exists, but think it unfair to taint the whole society with this
generalization. But, this is another story.....)

My question. I've never seen Musashimaru do anything undignified, nor heard
of him being quoted as having said something improper. What are people's
perceptions of him? What does the Kyokai think?

Thanks.

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David Turkington
dturk@uic.edu
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