Konishiki helps passport campaign

Konishiki helps passport campaign

Former sumo wrestler Konishiki (L) receives a new passport Friday Feb. 19 from Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura as part of the ministry's campaign to prevent passport loss. Konishiki, who was born Salevaa Atisanoe in Hawaii and became a naturalized Japanese citizen under the name Yasokichi Shioda in 1994, received a 10-year passport to replace his expiring five-year passport.

Konishiki quits sumo group

Konishiki quits sumo group

Former ozeki Konishiki touches his tie as he leaves a Tokyo hotel room Monday evening Sept. 28. Konishiki, whose name is Yasokichi Shiota in his adopted country, said he resigned from the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) because he needs more time to devote himself to volunteers activities as a ''bridge'' between Hawaii and Japan.

Konishiki helps passport campaign

Konishiki helps passport campaign

Former sumo wrestler Konishiki (L) receives a new passport Friday Feb. 19 from Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura as part of the ministry's campaign to prevent passport loss. Konishiki, who was born Salevaa Atisanoe in Hawaii and became a naturalized Japanese citizen under the name Yasokichi Shioda in 1994, received a 10-year passport to replace his expiring five-year passport. ==Kyodo

Konishiki quits sumo group

Konishiki quits sumo group

Former ozeki Konishiki touches his tie as he leaves a Tokyo hotel room Monday evening Sept. 28. Konishiki, whose name is Yasokichi Shiota in his adopted country, said he resigned from the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) because he needs more time to devote himself to volunteers activities as a ''bridge'' between Hawaii and Japan.