Sumo wrestler killed in World War II air raid

Sumo wrestler killed in World War II air raid

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo shows former sekiwake sumo wrestler Toyoshima, killed in the March 10, 1945 air raids on Tokyo. The date and place of the photo are unknown.

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  • ILEA001110346
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  • 2005/8/03 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2005 Kyodo News
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