■A Ukrainian Sumo Star is Born

Hello, dear followers and readers. I’m TOSHI, a Japanese woman.

A new star has been born in the world of sumo in Japan: Aonishiki, a sumo wrestler from Ukraine.

He won his first championship at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, defeating Hoshoryu, the yokozuna (highest-ranking sumo wrestler) who also won the Grand Sumo Tournament in London, and was promoted to ozeki.

He’s only 21 years old, and the birth of this new star has thrilled Japan.

I talked about him too. I was deeply moved when I watched him win in real time after that update.

What was particularly striking was that after his victory, Aonishiki hugged his assistant sumo wrestler backstage, and both of them cried tears of joy.

His assistant is older than him and is apparently a sumo wrestler from a different stable. They must both be good people to be able to share his joy with him together.

Japanese people don’t hug very often. It’s true. That’s why I almost cried while watching.

■His mawashi is by Keith Haring

Aonishiki’s mawashi is planned to feature a Keith Haring painting. (It’s apparently said to represent a wish for peace.)

■Film adaptation in France

His life story is already being made into a film.

“HOPE 2ème opus des rêves ne meurent jamais” (HOPE Chapter 2: Dreams Live Forever)

It is scheduled to be released in France in 2027.

■“Japanese Family”

As I previously mentioned, after the invasion of Ukraine, he took refuge at a friend’s house in Japan. His friend and his family let him stay with them for free and even went to sumo practice sessions with him.

■My thoughts: It’s getting harder to travel far away, so…

I love foreign people and things, but I’m wondering when I’ll be able to go abroad again.

My husband is busy and not interested in visting foreign countries. For me, unlike when I was younger, it’s getting harder to travel far away and meet people I’ll never see again.

But it’s nice and refreshing to see a foreigner like him who respects Japan bring a breath of fresh air to the country.

A new star is born. I can’t wait to see what’s to come.

Speaking personally, I’m really worried right now about whether Japan will go to war.

I’m against war because I don’t want to die. There’s no other way to put it. I wish for peace.

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I look forward to your continued support.

I look forward to your engagement, follows, likes, and comments are welcome.

For now, I plan to reply to the comments.

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※TOSHI, I had been a writer who mainly focuses on food for around 5 years. I am looking for media that will publish my essays about Japan,  gourmet Mystery novel (※), etc. Feel free to contact me via ClubRosy’s X (Twitter) DM. https://twitter.com/ClubRosy

or Email toshijprose●gmail.com (change ● to @ please)

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amazon page of TOSHI’s book（竹井夙 Toshi TAKEI’s book）⇩⇩ [美しい人々　Beautiful people] etc.
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As for our daily life, I, or “Rosie-chan,” tweet on Twitter at Club Rosie, almost everyday. so please take a look if you like. It seems that it may be possible to translate with Google.

Club Rosy Twitter
https://twitter.com/ClubRosy

【What is a Japanese cuisine that men love?】Beautiful stories from far away From Japan
https://clubrosy.jp/article/3665.html

【Japanese brides weren’t allowed to eat】Beautiful stories from far away From Japan

https://clubrosy.jp/topimg/3565.html

The articles I wrote

TABIZINE　⇩⇩
http://tabizine.jp/author/toshi/