✿Yokozuna: Set of 8 Books✿

✿ "Yokozuna"
・Hazuki Takeda
・List Price: ¥858
・A valuable collection of interviews with 22 yokozuna who reached the pinnacle of sumo wrestling. The feeling of "thinking about when to retire" as soon as they are promoted is something only those who have achieved it can understand. The voices of legendary yokozuna, including those who have passed away, reflect the changes in the times from the Showa to the Heisei eras. A must-read for sumo fans, as well as those who love Japanese traditional culture! This paperback edition includes a new section on Kakuryu.

✿ "Interview: The Ozeki - Winning Over Luck and People"
・Hazuki Takeda
・List Price: ¥792
・In the world of sumo, where there are about 700 wrestlers, reaching the Juryo division is considered a success. The Ozeki rank is near the top. This book features interviews with 23 popular wrestlers who have experience as Ozeki.

✿ "Memorable Sumo Wrestlers"
・Hazuki Takeda
・List Price: ¥611
・This book introduces the sumo careers of 20 famous wrestlers, including little-known episodes. These amazing men have shaped the history of sumo!!

✿ "70 Fascinating Facts About Sumo"
・Yoko Shimokado
・List Price: ¥715
・Discover the "surprising" physiques, lifestyles, and psychological battles you didn't know about! Enjoy the "amazing world" unfolding on a massive scale to become stronger.

✿ "The Strongest Yokozuna"
・Teiji Tokitsukaze / Katsuji Futagoyama / Koki Taiho
・List Price: ¥1,100
・Futabayama, who achieved an undefeated streak of 69 consecutive wins. Koki Taiho, who was loved as "Giants, Taiho, and fried eggs" and built the Hakuhō era with Kashiwado. Famous yokozuna talk about their turbulent lives.

✿ "The World of Sumo Wrestlers"
・Shonosuke Kimura XXXIII
・List Price: ¥924
・The unique movements of sumo wrestlers originate from ancient Shinto rituals. A former tate-gyoji (head referee) introduces the basic knowledge of sumo, filled with mysteries and wonders.

✿ "Interesting Stories from Sumo Referees"
・Shonosuke Kimura XXXVI
・List Price: ¥628
・49 years in the world of sumo! Known as a famous referee for his accurate judgments and beautiful movements, he took the name "Shonosuke Kimura," the highest rank of referee. The author, who retired with regret, secretly reveals behind-the-scenes stories from the sumo ring.

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● These books are not sold separately; please purchase them as a set.
● The books are in good condition, but there is a fold in "Interesting Stories from Sumo Referees" as shown in photos 19-20 (marked with a ⭕️). Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this. Also, please understand that these are home-stored and used items. If you understand this and are interested in these books, please consider purchasing them!
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