Re: Hinkaku

["A. Strader & G. Monaghan" <monaghan@apsicc.aps.edu>]

You know, I always wondered why Akebono is considered such a great guy. 
The one time I met him he was a jerk.  Very undignified. 

David Turkington wrote:
> 
> 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
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