Yamamotoyama, Mayor Jess Talamantes, and Andrew Freud, spokesman. (Photo By Ross A. Benson)
Yamamotoyama, Mayor Jess Talamantes, and Andrew Freud, spokesman. (Photo By Ross A. Benson)Japan’s largest human, Yamamotoyama, who weighs in at 600+ pounds, was at Burbank’s Martial Arts Museum this past Saturday for a open to the public press event, The retired Pro Sumo Wrestler met Burbank’s Mayor Jess Talamantes, who was surprised by Yamamotoyama size and condition. He was known as the largest sumo wrestler prior to his retirement. Speaking through a translator, he answered many questions about diet, training, and other things. Andrew Freud the spokesman for California Sumo Association and translator, joked when one of the questions he was asked if while in America Yamamotoyama has taken a liking to Fatburgers & IHOP restaurants.
Several young performers from Burbank are among the newest recipients of scholarships from the Robert Wells Dance Fund, a program created to honor the life and legacy of Burbank High School alumnus and professional dancer Robert Wells.