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5 unusual facts about Tokyo University of Agriculture


Shisei Kuwabara

-- Like most Japanese exhibition catalogues, "Works by 25 Photographers" has no ISBN. --> In 1960 he graduated from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Tokyo Photo School (later Tokyo College of Photography).

Tokitsuumi Masahiro

He did very well in sumo at Tokyo University of Agriculture, but after graduating, he passed an entrance test to began working at a printing company and was planning to have a career with them.

Toshiyuki Igarashi

Igarashi amassed an amateur record of 77 wins (16 KOs) 18 losses, and graduated from the Tokyo University of Agriculture.

Yutakayama Hiromitsu

A former amateur champion at Tonodai University, he joined the professional sport in March 1970, debuting in the third highest makushita division.

Yutakayama Katsuo

Born in Shibata, he attended the Tokyo University of Agriculture, and in amateur sumo earned the Collegiate Yokozuna title.



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