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Taro is a native of Tokyo, Japan. He has lived in the United States for 12.5 years (June 1986-November 1992, June 1994-June 2000), the United Kingdom for 3 months (September-November 1991), Taiwan for 3.5 years (September 2000-March 2004), and Australia for 10 years (April 2015-April 2025). He has been settled in Tokyo since May 2025.

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Aonishiki Would Be the 2nd Ukrainian Yokozuna

In London, Aonishiki (安青錦) showed his hand flip against Ura (宇良). The sumo technique was officially called Kaina Hineri (腕捻り).
BBC Sport: Check out this incredible move at The Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian sensation Aonishiki is on the way to becoming the second Yokozuna with Ukrainian heritage. Then, who was the first? It was one of the great Yokozunas, Taiho (大鵬), who was known as a Japanese at the time.

The Ukrainian Embassy in Japan has also confirmed this.
大相撲力士、大鵬幸喜の運命

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