[sumo] SFM Issue 12

[LON HOWARD]

The 12th issue of Sumo Fan Magazine is now online for your 
reading and viewing enjoyment at www.sumofanmag.com. Of 
particular interest to English-speaking fans is Chris 
Gould's review of the life and times of ex-ozeki 
Konishiki, and how his career is still impacting Ozumo 
today. Also check out Joe Kuroda's account of how the 
Unryu and Shiranui yokozuna dohyo-iri styles unfolded. 
Collectors of all things sumo will want to see Ryan 
Laughton's second installment on sumo menko; while 
followers of Amasumo can get an eye-witness account of the 
events at the USA Sumo Open earlier this month, as well as 
feel some of heavyweight Mark Kent's pain as he continues 
his amateur rikishi diary.

There's much more, with all our regular features, and more 
great pics and sketch-humor in the photo and cartoon 
bonanzas.

As usual, many of the articles and features are in French, 
German and Spanish.

And, for those who are counting - this 12th issue 
completes two full years of online publication. Just the 
beginning, we are hopeful. Thanks and enjoy!

Lon Howard
Shomishuu