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Tsunenohana Kan'ichi
1896Nov, 23

Tsunenohana Kan'ichi

Tsunenohana Kan'ichi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 31st Yokozuna (d. 1960)
Tsunenohana Kan'ichi (Japanese: 常ノ花 寛市, November 23, 1896 – November 28, 1960) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Okayama. He was the sport's 31st yokozuna.

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