The Mainichi, Saturday 26th March 1955 (Page 4)

Rikidozan, Azumafuji Leaving For US Tour

    Japanese pro wrestling kingpin Rikidozan and former Sumo Champion Azumafuji, whose departure for the United States has been postponed because of delays in obtaining visa, are now scheduled to leave Tokyo on the trip Saturday at 6 p.m. by PAA plane.
    Rikidozan will make mat appearances in U.S. while Azuma-fuji will give Sumo exhibitions and instructions in Hawaii while studying the grunt and groan game.
    They are expected to return in June