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3 unusual facts about Misawa


Kevin Caron

He was stationed in various ports of call including Diego Garcia, and Misawa, Japan.

Miss Veedol

The 41 hour flight from Sabishiro Beach, Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, Japan won them the 1931 Harmon Trophy, symbolizing the greatest achievement in flight for that year.

Strictly Global

Born March 2, 1981 in Misawa, Aomori, Japan, Reed is an American actress, model, director and television personality.


Toshiaki Kawada

He is widely known for his extremely stiff wrestling style, and has the distinction of having competed in 5 matches that were given a 5-Star Rating by Wrestling Observer Newsletter writer Dave Meltzer; he is fourth behind long-time rivals Misawa (14), Kobashi (9), and American Ric Flair (7).

After Williams lifted the Triple Crown from Misawa, Kawada defeated Williams on October 22, 1994; his title reign lasted one successful defense, as he went to a one-hour draw with Kenta Kobashi in Osaka on January 19; it has been called the greatest one hour match in pro wrestling history by Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer.


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