Musashimaru performs 'dohyo-iri' at Meiji Shrine

Musashimaru performs 'dohyo-iri' at Meiji Shrine

Newly promoted yokozuna Musashimaru (R) performs the ''unryu'' style of ring-purification ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on May 29 after being installed as sumo's 67th grand champion. Sekiwake Dejima (L) serves as sword bearer. ==Kyodo

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