Takamiyama (Jesse) Daigoro came from Hawaii. He was the first foreigner who became the top division, "Maku-no-uchi", sumo wrestler and won the Maku-no-uchi tournament in 1972. At the victory ceremony, the USA president Nixon sent a congratulatory message to him. Although he came from abroad to the traditional sumo society, his outgoing character and stead-fast efforts were very popular. Jesse Takamiyama wrote several books, appeared numerous commercial broadcasts and contributed much to internationalize Japanese Sumo. (quote:http://www.jaodb.com/db/ItemDetail.asp?item=40901)

Signature: Daimon Seal Artist's seal
Publisher: Kyoto Hanga-in
Date: 20th Carver Matsuda Torazo, Printer Ito Tomoro.
Copyright seal of "zaidan hojin Nihon Sumo Kyokai" on the lower margin
Condition: excellent

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size Oban (37,5 x 25,4 cm)