SAYONARA 71st YOKOZUNA KAKURYU

The retirement ceremony for the 71st Yokozuna Kakuryu was held on June 3. From Mongolia, Kakuryu came to Japan when he was 16 years old and competed for 20 years as a professional sumo wrestler. The winner of 6 top division titles says he’s ready for his new endeavor as a coach. 00:00 KAKURYU RIKISABURO 00:21 Hiro’s opening comment 00:43 Kakuryu as sumo wrestler 01:34 History of Kakuryu 03:41 Kakuryu makes 71st Yokozuna 04:54 Kakuryu becomes a coach 05:42 The retirement ceremony 06:55 Special match vs his son 08:38 Hair-cutting ceremony 10:45 Kakuryu’s new hairstyle 11:15 Kakuryu’s final speech 11:56 Hiro’s closing comment In “SUMO PRIME TIME” I’ll be sharing with you some of the most interesting and exciting things about sumo, so please make sure to subscribe! #sumo #mongolia #wrestler THANK YOU & SO LONG TOCHINOSHIN SUMO STARS FLEXING MUSCLES TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE SUMO STARS SHINE IN BIG MOMENT MONGOLIAN SUMO WRESTLER VYING FOR BIG PROMOTION!! SUMO SCHOOL IN SESSION – Becoming strong wrestler and responsible adult THE MAKING OF A STRONG WARRIOR – Sumo wrestlers gearing up for next major contest Hakuho’s Recipe for Success Building the Dohyo Let’s visit Ryogoku!! – Japan’s sumo town So long Hakuho, Hello Miyagino!