Nippon Times (Evening), Wednesday 9th June 1943 (Evening Edition, page 1)

JAPAN'S SUMO EXPERTS TO PERFORM IN HSINKING

Will Contribute to 10th Manchou Anniversary Festivities - Send Off Given

    As another contribution toward the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the State of Manchoukuo, the Japan Wrestler's Association will sponsor a special tournament in Hsinking for six days from July 10, reports Domei.
    Prior to the departure of the wrestlers, the Manchoukuo Anniversary Celebration Committee gave them a grand send off at the Imperial Hotel at 6pm Monday.
    The party was attended by over 50 guests, including Admiral Isamu Takeshita, President of the Wrestling Association, Okimori Kaya, Finance Minister, General Takashi Hishikari and Shigeru Honjo, Li Shou-keng, Manchoukuo Ambassador, leading wrestlers and members of the Manchoukuo Anniversary Celebration Committee.
    After exchange of brief addresses between the host and the guests, a dinner was given.
    The party of the wrestlers accompanied by the President of the Wrestler's Association is scheduled to depart for Manchoukuo on June 14.