Japanese sumo wrestlers arrive in Los Angeles

Japanese sumo wrestlers arrive in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champions) Asashoryu (R) and Hakuho (2nd from L) crack open a cask of rice wine in a ceremony at a welcoming party in Los Angeles on June 4. Japanese sumo wrestlers arrived in the U.S. city the same day for an exhibition tour. The two-day event to be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena will take place June 7-8, featuring wrestlers from the top-tier makuuchi division in mini tournaments. (Kyodo)

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