noun
Akebono-Takanohana era
Sumo term referring to the mid-1990s period when yokozuna Akebono and Takanohana II dominated the sport. Used in historical or nostalgic contexts.
曙貴時代は相撲人気が最高潮に達した。
Sumo's popularity peaked during the Akebono-Takanohana era.
あの頃は曙貴時代と呼ばれていた。
That period was called the Akebono-Takanohana era.
Refers to the earlier era dominated by Wakanohana and Takanohana brothers, whereas 曙貴時代 specifically highlights the rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana.
Compound of the first kanji of the sumo wrestlers' ring names: 曙 (Akebono) and 貴 (Takanohana), plus 時代 (era).