The sumo association announced on Thursday that American-born sumo wrestler Akebono, who rose to become the first non-Japanese grand champion, or "Yokozuna," had passed away in Tokyo this month from heart failure.
New Delhi [India], Nov 15 (ANI): To celebrate 2017 as the year of friendly exchange between India and Japan, a cultural festival 'Konnichiwa Japan' will kick off on November 18 at DLF Place, Saket with an aim to commemorate and strengthen the ties between the two nations.