Sunday May 27, 2012

Sumo shrine

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Sumo wrestlers walk in front of a shrine during a ritual ceremony at the start of an annual sumo tournament dedicated to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Friday.

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    paulinusa

    Who are these guys?

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    Apsara

    One is Kotooshu, one is Iwakiyama, one is Takekaze....

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    imarkon

    those... well I don't know their name, are awesome.

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    BurakuminDes

    Second-raters...

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    genjuro

    3rd from left wasn't sure if socks were optional.

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    gamera

    Yasukuni shrine....hmmm do you think there is a little controversy there?

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    realist

    Yasukuni Shrine of Hatred. Have all the bullies in the Sumo Stables been dealt with?

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    shitabataraki

    I imagine them walking the shrine like penguins... left, right, left, right ^^

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    telecasterplayer

    Apsara, that looks more like Tochinoshin than Kotooshu.

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    Apsara

    I think you might be right.

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    some14some

    Still patrolling Yasukuni Shrine?

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    Sarge

    I can confirm that's Tochinoshin on the right.

    Porkers, all of 'em!

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    Ranger_Miffy

    It's a shame there aren't more respectful and informed comments here. These are fine athletes, just doing yet another of the many ritual appearances that are part of the life of sumo. Mr "one-sock" is wearing a typical taping arrangement for an injury. Thanks for the id's, too.

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    LoveUSA

    One is Kotooshu, one is Iwakiyama, one is Takekaze....

    unfortunately the photographer was unable to catch kotooshu and his charm. No Aran either. But I like this picture a lot. The power of men is well visualized.

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