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| Name | Mina Hall
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| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada
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| E-mail | mina@sumoweb.com |
| Web page |
http://www.sumoweb.com/home_pages/Mina_Hall/index.html
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| Place of Birth | Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Birthdate | Year of the "tori"
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| Work | author ("The Big Book of Sumo"), columnist
"Ohana" magazine, and tennis coach
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| Favorite Rikishi | the Hawaii boys
(Koni, Ake, and Maru), also Kaio, Hamanoshima. All time: Taiho
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| Sumo fan because... | I think sumo is sport in its purest form. It is the
ultimate test of power, technique, and concentration. It also is a window to
Japan's ancient past. In spite of modern times and technology, sumo has
basically remained unchanged and continues to honor many traditions. I think
that anyone who goes to Ryogoku and watches sumo live, will instantly be
captivated by the sport. I'm not sure if it's the atmosphere of the place,
or big men walking around in yukata, or the aroma of bintsuke, or the sound
of dragging slippers, or the cute omiyage shops and chankonabe restaurants,
or watching the giants battle it out in the ring and then later take time to
pose for photos with their many fans--never forgetting to bow humbly
afterwards. I think I like sumo so much because it is a sport, it is art,
and it is tradition all rolled into one great package.
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