Asashoryu, Hakuho visit PM Hatoyama

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Musashigawa (L in front) presents Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R in front) with a miniature of yokozuna's ropes at the prime minister's office on Oct. 14, 2009 in return for Hatoyama's attendance at an award ceremony in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September. In back are grand champions Asashoryu (L) and Hakuho (R). (Kyodo)

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