Personal Life
- He is a big fan of the Rolling Stones and was appointed their "ambassador" by Warner Music Japan. He invited the Stones to his retirement ceremony at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in January 2004, but they were unable to attend.
- Akinoshima was known for often avoiding interviews after big wins. Though an interview immediately after a big win is a long time sumo tradition, Akinoshima would refuse, saying that it was disrespectful to the defeated wrestler.
- Unusually for someone in the sumo world, he does not drink alcohol.
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