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Kotoshogiku announces engagement

HISAYAMA, Japan - Kotoshogiku (R), a 28-year-old ozeki, lifts Makiko Fukuchi, his 29-year-old fiancee, in Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 29, 2012, as the couple announce their engagement.

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New ozeki Kotoshogiku

FUKUOKA, Japan - New ozeki Kotoshogiku points at his name in a document listing the updated rankings of sumo wresters in a press conference in Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2011. The Japan Sumo Association released the rankings the same day for the Nov. 13-27 Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the prefecture. Kotoshogiku is the first Japanese wrestler to assume sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in four years.

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu smiles during a press conference at his stable's lodging place in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30 after being promoted to ozeki, the second highest rank in sumo, by the Japan Sumo Association.

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu poses with junior sumo wrestlers of his stable in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30 after being promoted to ozeki, the second highest rank in sumo, by the Japan Sumo Association.

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu (C) holds up a red sea bream to celebrate his promotion to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, at his stable's lodging place in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30. Kotooshu, 22, is the first European to become an ozeki.

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu (C) bows at his stable's lodging place in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30 as he listens to a message from emissaries of the Japan Sumo Association. The association approved Kotooshu's promotion to ozeki, making him the first European to reach the sport's second-highest rank. At his left is his stable master Sadogatake.

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Kotooshu happy with Kyushu showing, awaiting promotion

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu smiles during a press conference in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 18. Kotooshu, who ended the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with an 11-4 record on Nov. 17, is expected to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki.

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Kotomitsuki returns to sekiwake position at Kyushu sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Kotomitsuki, winner of last month's autumn sumo tournament, points to his name on a new ranking table at his stable in the town of Hisayama in Fukuoka Prefecture on Oct. 29. Kotomitsuki, who went 13-2 as a No. 2 maegashira to win the September tournament, regained sumo's third-highest rank of sekiwake for the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on the new ranking released by the Japan Sumo Association.

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Bullet train stoppage caused by fallen concrete

Photo shows a Hikari No. 351 bullet train whose roof was damaged by falling concrete June 27. The train on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line was passing through Fukuoka Tunnel in Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, when the concrete damaged its pantographs, causing a temporary halt to services.

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Kotooshu happy with Kyushu showing, awaiting promotion

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu smiles during a press conference in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 18. Kotooshu, who ended the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with an 11-4 record on Nov. 17, is expected to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki. (Kyodo)

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu (C) holds up a red sea bream to celebrate his promotion to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, at his stable's lodging place in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30. Kotooshu, 22, is the first European to become an ozeki. (Kyodo)

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu poses with junior sumo wrestlers of his stable in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30 after being promoted to ozeki, the second highest rank in sumo, by the Japan Sumo Association. (Kyodo)

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu (C) bows at his stable's lodging place in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30 as he listens to a message from emissaries of the Japan Sumo Association. The association approved Kotooshu's promotion to ozeki, making him the first European to reach the sport's second-highest rank. At his left is his stable master Sadogatake. (Kyodo)

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Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu promoted to ozeki

FUKUOKA, Japan - Bulgarian sumo wrestler Kotooshu smiles during a press conference at his stable's lodging place in the town of Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 30 after being promoted to ozeki, the second highest rank in sumo, by the Japan Sumo Association. (Kyodo)

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New ozeki Kotoshogiku

FUKUOKA, Japan - New ozeki Kotoshogiku points at his name in a document listing the updated rankings of sumo wresters in a press conference in Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2011. The Japan Sumo Association released the rankings the same day for the Nov. 13-27 Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the prefecture. Kotoshogiku is the first Japanese wrestler to assume sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in four years. (Kyodo)

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Kotomitsuki returns to sekiwake position at Kyushu sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Kotomitsuki, winner of last month's autumn sumo tournament, points to his name on a new ranking table at his stable in the town of Hisayama in Fukuoka Prefecture on Oct. 29. Kotomitsuki, who went 13-2 as a No. 2 maegashira to win the September tournament, regained sumo's third-highest rank of sekiwake for the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on the new ranking released by the Japan Sumo Association.

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Bullet train stoppage caused by fallen concrete

Photo shows a Hikari No. 351 bullet train whose roof was damaged by falling concrete June 27. The train on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line was passing through Fukuoka Tunnel in Hisayama, Fukuoka Prefecture, when the concrete damaged its pantographs, causing a temporary halt to services.