January 2025 - Day 15 - Trophy Presentation & Championship Interview
Added 2025-01-28 11:31:01 +0000 UTCPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shows up to give Ozeki Hoshoryu the Prime Minister's Cup just before we see the NHK interview with January Champion Hoshoryu. English translation is provided.
Enjoy!
-Jason
Comments
I voted against Hoshoryu getting yoko promotion at 12-3 in the poll, but was impressed enough with they way he dominated the playoff. Fair play to him, I hope he goes on to be a great Yokozuna. 🫡
Nomad Davinci
2025-02-08 18:34:13 +0000 UTCI didn't believe Hosh was deserving of the Yoko promotion. But I am happy that we do have a yokozuna going forward. Time will tell. I hope for his success even though I'm not a Hoshoryu fan
Scott Gordon
2025-01-30 01:20:15 +0000 UTCAll of the Rikishi interviews are always lame. I think it's just the culture
Scott Gordon
2025-01-30 01:17:15 +0000 UTCThanks so much for posting this. I've been looking forward to hearing a translation. And thanks as well of the coverage of during the tournament! It's much more enjoyable to watch the NHK version.
Heli Wu
2025-01-28 20:15:42 +0000 UTCUnfortunately I am somewhat underwhelmed by the interview .
Raymond Sosnowski
2025-01-28 15:40:54 +0000 UTCI think Hoshoryu displays the dignity, ferocity and the requisite human flaws to be an excellent and interesting Yokozuna.
Dave
2025-01-28 15:22:30 +0000 UTCI woke up just in time to see this live on NHK World in NYC. I was at the last day of the Basho in May 2023....very impressive!
Mara B
2025-01-28 12:39:45 +0000 UTC
