Musashimaru enters capsule for medical checkup

Musashimaru enters capsule for medical checkup

Yokozuna Musashimaru goes into a cocoon-like capsule for a medical checkup for fat and muscle levels at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on June 14. The checkup is part of a pre-tournament health examination for sumo wrestlers.

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              Musashimaru enters capsule for medical checkup

              Musashimaru enters capsule for medical checkup

              Yokozuna Musashimaru goes into a cocoon-like capsule for a medical checkup for fat and muscle levels at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on June 14. The checkup is part of a pre-tournament health examination for sumo wrestlers.