Retired Kyokutenho attends topknot cutting ceremony

Retired sumo wrestler Kyokutenho (L) attends a topknot cutting ceremony on May 29, 2016, in Tokyo. Yokozuna Hakuho (R) showed his appreciation for the longtime efforts of his predecessor from Mongolia. Kyokutenho, now stable master Oshima, acquired Japanese citizenship in 2005. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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