Hawaii is home to many statues dedicated to local hero's... but this one seemed different from most, more Japanese than Hawaiian. As it turns out it is not a tribute to hula dancing but is a statue of one of Ray's heros, Akebono the first non Japanese-born person to become the Yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo wrestling. Monday, June 28, 2010
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Hawaii is home to many statues dedicated to local hero's... but this one seemed different from most, more Japanese than Hawaiian. As it turns out it is not a tribute to hula dancing but is a statue of one of Ray's heros, Akebono the first non Japanese-born person to become the Yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo wrestling. 
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