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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast : Echoes Unveiled: Raw and Uncut Series Finale

Echoes Unveiled: Raw and Uncut Series Finale Join us for the riveting series finale of “Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast,” where hosts Nathan from Honu Sumo and Jake from Grand Sumo Breakdown bare all in a raw and uncut discussion. This episode isn’t just a wrap-up; it’s a passionate reflection on the journey we’ve embarked upon, explo...

Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast : Kibei: Nisei in Grand Sumo

Kibei: Nisei in Grand Sumo In this powerful episode, we trace the incredible journeys of Kibei, Japanese Americans who crossed the Pacific to pursue lives, and sumo careers, in Japan. We cover a wide span of history, from before WWI through WWII and beyond, uncovering the challenges these Nisei faced both inside and outside t...

Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast : The Densho Deep Dive w/ Brain Niiya

The Densho Deep Dive w/ Brain Niiya Join us in this enlightening companion episode of “Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast” as we explore the crucial role of Densho in our research. We’re thrilled to feature Brian Niiya, the content director of Densho, who provides invaluable insights into lesser-known aspects of Japanese-American hi...

Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast : Sumo Taikan: Issei Sumo Elders and WWII

Sumo Taikan: Issei Sumo Elders and WWII This episode takes us on a wild ride as Nathan finally reveals the information he’s been keeping from Jj and Jake. While digging through archival records, he uncovered some absolute gold… and some frustrating dead ends. Follow along as we trace the breadcrumbs, unravel forgotten stories, and pie...