Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu pulls off a decisive win over ozeki Tochiazuma to stay one match behind Mongolian ozeki Hakuho who disposed of rank-and-filer Homasho to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 21.

Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho disposes of rank-and-filer Homasho to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 21, with Yokozuna Asashoryu in hot pursuit one off the pace.

Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu pulls off a decisive win over ozeki Tochiazuma to stay one match behind Mongolian ozeki Hakuho who disposed of rank-and-filer Homasho to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 21. (Kyodo)

Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

Hakuho stays in lead, Asashio chasing at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho disposes of rank-and-filer Homasho to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 21, with Yokozuna Asashoryu in hot pursuit one off the pace. (Kyodo)

Japan sub collides with ship, no reports of casualties

Japan sub collides with ship, no reports of casualties

TOKYO, Japan - The vertical rudder of 2,900-ton, diesel-powered submarine Asashio of the Maritime Self-Defense Force is seen transformed after its part hit the 4,000-ton, Panamanian-registered chemical tanker Spring Auster on Nov. 21 in the Pacific off the city of Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture. The photo was taken and provided by the local headquarters of the Japan Coast Guard. (Kyodo)