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Hakuho Sculpture (Franklin D Murphy Lecture Seri)

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Hakuho Sculpture is the first book in any language devoted entirely to Japanese sculpture of the Hakuho period (c. 650-710 CE). It focuses on the stylistic development and aesthetic qualities of Buddhist imagery through a careful study of gilt-bronze Buddhist icons from one of the most creative periods of Japanese Buddhist art. This close analysis of practically all extant Hakuho images reveals much about the creative activities of the ancient sculptors. The Hakuho period is frequently...Read Full Story

Rising Mongolian star wins first sumo tournament

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Rising Mongolian star wrestler Harumafuji clinched his first tournament victory Sunday after defeating both sitting grandchampions. Harumafuji, whose real name is Davaanyam Byambadorj, took down compatriot Hakuho in the final day play-off with an underarm throw, or "shitate nage." He is likely be promoted to grandchampion if he wins the next tournament in July as two straight victories by champion-level wrestlers is regarded as a condition for their promotion to the highest rank. "Thank you...Read Full Story

Sumo wrestler Asashoryu criticized for being "podgy"

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Sumo bad boy Asashoryu, no stranger to public criticism, has been labeled "podgy" in a bizarre attack on the volatile Mongolian. A popular former wrestler now working as a TV commentator accused Asashoryu of being flabby, even though his 150-kilogram frame is relatively small for the sport. "He looks podgy," Shuhei Mainoumi told Japanese media. "He doesn't look as buff. When I got flabby I hated being naked and showing off my body -- he looks a bit like that." Sumo wrestlers...Read Full Story

Asashoryu Pulls Out Of Tournament

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Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu, who turns 28 this Saturday, pulled out of the latest tournament yesterday, making this his second consecutive tournament he left. According to Jiji Press , Asashoryu have a damaged ligament in his left elbow. Mongolian grand champion Hakuhō Shō and Japanese sumo wrestler Gōeidō Gōtarōare are tied f or the lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament . No word yet if Asashoryu will compete in the next upcoming tournament scheduled for November.Read Full Story

Asa Silence Critics On Day 8 Of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

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Asashoryu knocks down Aminishiki on Day 8 of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday. (Photo: Kyodo) Asashoryu defeated Aminishiki today (Jan 18th), the eighth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Asa is steadily moving towards battle with fellow Mongolian and championship favorite Hakuho.Read Full Story
Yokozuna Hakuho drew a line in the sand Sunday, beating ozeki Baruto to deny the Estonian goliath a 15th win on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. Baruto was trying to become the first wrestler at sumo's No. 2 rank to win a tournament with a perfect 15-0 mark since Hakuho achieved the feat at the 2007 summer basho, but Hakuho had other plans for sumo's jolly giant in the grand finale at Ryogoku Kokugikan.  
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Yokozuna Hakuho came back from the brink of defeat, toppling Goeido with a powerful throw in the final of a one-day exhibition tournament on Sunday. In the first one-off contest in two years after the meet was called off due to a match-fixing scandal last year, Hakuho exacted his revenge against Goeido to capture his first title in three years and third overall.  
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One false move and it was all over for Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho in a shock defeat to countryman Kakuryu at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday. Estonian ozeki Baruto emerged as the improbable sole leader after Hakuho suffered his first loss, improving his record to a perfect 10-0 with a dismantling of Toyonoshima at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.  
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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho made short work of Okinoumi, but Japanese ozeki pair Kotoshogiku and Kisenosato both tasted defeat at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday. The scariest moment of the day, however, was when gyoji (referee) Shozaburo ...  
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Yokozuna Hakuho outclassed Goeido to stay perfect through six days, leading an unbeaten group of three at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday. Hakuho made it 13-for-13 against Goeido in the day's finale, never giving his opponent a chance as the Mongolian bulldozed the second-ranked maegashira to his fifth defeat at Ryogoku Kokugikan.  
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