The Osaka Mainichi, Friday 2nd February 1923 (Page 1)

Onishiki Planning Trip to U.S.-Europe

   Onishiki, ex-super-champion wrestler of Tokyo, is reported shortly to start lessons in English, as preparation for his trip to America. Although he has retired from from the wrestling world of Japan, he will not give up his efforts to promote Japanese wrestling, not only at home but also abroad, it is said. This is a motive for his resolution to make a trip to America. He has the support of Baron Furukawa, his patron, reports state.
    It is further reported that Onishiki will be accompanied to America by a number of Japanese wrestlers, intending to demonstrate the national game of this country to the Americans by an actual match in addition to lectures.