VTG Japanese Sumo Wrestlers Sake Cups Set of Five 1980s Akebono & Konishiki Era

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View VTG Japanese Sumo Wrestlers Sake Cups Set of Five 1980s Akebono & Konishiki Era with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. He was the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach ōzeki, the second-highest possible rank in the sport. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. COMBINED SHIPPING:  Purchasing multiple items? 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left: 0; margin-left: 0; transition: all .3s ease-in-out;} .gs-fig1 .gs-zoomer, .gs-fig3 .gs-zoomer {left: 0; display: block; opacity: 0;} .gs-zoomer:hover ~ .gs-zoom {width: 298% !important;} .gs-fig2 .gs-zoomer:hover ~ .gs-zoom {left: -100% !important;} .gs-fig3 .gs-zoomer:hover ~ .gs-zoom {left: -200% !important;} } Set of Five 1980s Top Sumo Wrestler Sake Cups NOTE: We have two identical sets at the time of listing Made by: Unknown Cups measure: 5cm tall X 5cm across the top Weight: 67g each. Set Weight: 371g (in box) They are unused in their original box - see photos for details. Made in Japan Sumo Sake Cups: About 若乃花 Wakanohana Masaru was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He was the sport's 45th yokozuna. He was a popular wrestler and was nicknamed the "Devil of the Dohyō" due to his great fighting spirit and endurance. About 小錦 Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e, better known by his rikishi name, Konishiki Yasokichi, is an American former professional sumo wrestler. He was the first non-Japanese-born wrestler to reach ōzeki, the second-highest possible rank in the sport. About 曙 Akebono Tarō, born Chadwick Haheo Rowan; 8 May 1969 – 6 April 2024 was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. About 霧島 Kirishima Tetsuo, born April 24, 1996, as Byambachuluun Lkhagvasuren is a professional sumo wrestler from Mongolia. He made his debut in March 2015 representing Michinoku stable under the name Kiribayama Tetsuo, and reached the top makuuchi division in January 2020. He wrestles for Otowayama stable, where he moved to in April 2024 following the closure of Michinoku stable. His highest rank has been ōzeki. He has won the makuuchi championship twice along with one runner-up performance and four special prizes in his career to date. About 貴乃花 Takanohana Kōji is a Japanese former professional sumo wrestler and coach. He was the 65th man in history to reach sumo's highest rank of yokozuna, and he won 22 tournament championships between 1992 and 2001, the sixth highest total ever. The son of a popular ōzeki ranked wrestler from the 1970s, Takanohana's rise through the ranks alongside his elder brother Wakanohana and his rivalry with the foreign born yokozuna Akebono saw interest in sumo and attendance at tournaments soar during the early 1990s. Shipping Note: If three types of shipping are offered for this item: 1) Economy: (Japan Post ePacket Light or Small Packed Registered) Includes tracking but has a less predictable delivery time. 2) Standard: (Japan Post EMS) Fast and dependable. 3) Expedited: (FedEx or DHL) Full door to door tracking service and speedy delivery. •Note that we are happy to combine postage on multiple items to save you money on shipping: just ask!  •We are not responsible for any customs duties or import taxes your country may charge - please check on this with your post office. •Returns are opened in the presence of Postal Authorities to assure the original item is enclosed. We prosecute fraud!  - Hannari-Ya Wakahanada (Wakanohana) Konishiki Akebono Kirishima Takahanada (Takanohana)  _gsrx_vers_1730 (GS 9.9.4 (1730)) Condition: VTG unused in original box - see photos.. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Other Japanese Collectibles.

Country of Origin

Japan

Culture

Japanese

Item

Sumo Tournament Choko Set

Style

Japanese Sake Cups (Choko)

Includes

Takanohana & Wakanohana Plus 3

Era

1980s

Maker

Unknown

Hawaiians

Akebono & Konishiki