(2)Asashoryu performs ritual at Meiji Shrine

(2)Asashoryu performs ritual at Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - New yokozuna Asashoryu of Mongolia (C) performs the ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ritual in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31, with Toki acting as ''tachi-mochi'' (sword bearer) at his left and Takamisakari serving as ''tsuyu-harai'' (herald) at his right.

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