Sumo Grand Champions Celebrate The New Year(Asashoryu)
Sumo Grand Champion Asashoryu (2nd L), real name Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, appears to perform 'Dohyo-iri' (ring purification ritual) in a new ceremonial rope belt at the Meiji Shrine on January 6, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. It is the custom that Sumo Grand Champions celebrate the new year by performing the ritual at the Meiji Shrine. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Asashoryu
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