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Japan: Storm Systems Bring 100 mm/h Downpour, Causing Flooding in Miyagi

Storm systems brought widespread heavy rain across eastern and northern Japan on Wednesday, October 1. In Miyagi Prefecture, weather alerts were issued as torrential rainfall of approximately 100 mm per hour was reported, causing road floods. Evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of homes in Tagajo.

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Sumo: Hakuoho

Rank-and-file sumo wrestler Hakuoho takes part in morning practice at his Miyagino stable in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 5, 2023, ahead of the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Hokuseiho

Rank-and-file sumo wrestler Hokuseiho (R) trains with an opponent at his Miyagino stable in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 5, 2023, ahead of the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Kiho

Sumo wrestler Kiho works on his "suriashi" feet sliding at his Miyagino stable in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 5, 2023, ahead of his debut in the second-tier juryo division at the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Hakuoho

Sumo wrestler Hakuoho is soaked in ice water after morning training at his Miyagino stable in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 5, 2023, ahead of his debut in the elite makuuchi division at the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting July 9.

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Sumo: 19-year-old wrestler Ochiai

Screenshot shows Ochiai (L), a 19-year-old new sumo recruit who set a record for quickest promotion to the second-tier juryo division, and his stablemaster Miyagino attending an online press conference on Jan. 25, 2023. Ochiai moved up to juryo after winning one makushita tournament.

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Yokozuna Hakuho in 'mochi' making event

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho pounds rice during a traditional "mochi" rice cake making event at Miyagino Stable in Tokyo on Dec. 30, 2014. He won five of the six tournaments in the year to extend his overall tourney titles to 32, equaling the late grand champion Taiho's all-time record.

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Yokozuna Hakuho shows ranking list for New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a ranking list for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in January in front of his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2014. The Mongolian powerhouse is aiming to surpass sumo legend Taiho at the tournament to become the most successful grand champion in sumo history with a record 33rd career title.

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Hakuho meets press a day after winning New Year tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho holds a press conference at the Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2014, a day after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Yokozuna Hakuho gets training under way in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho practices at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 4, 2014, as he began training for the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. This year, the Mongolian-born yokozuna has a chance to match, or perhaps surpass, legendary yokozuna Taiho, who holds the all-time record with 32 career championships.

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Hakuho gears up for Nagoya tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho is pictured during a practice session at the lodging of the Miyagino stable in Nagoya on June 30, 2010, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament scheduled for July 10 through 24. The tournament will be the first regular meet since January, after a match-fixing scandal forced the Japan Sumo Association to cancel the regular spring competition in March.

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Quake aftermath in Sendai

SENDAI, Japan - Cyclists ride through debris while the sun sets over the Nanakita River in quake-hit Sendai's Miyagino Ward, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 31, 2011, about three weeks after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck the area.

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Hakuho send message to encourage student wrestlers

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho holds a card with his palm print and autograph along with a message of encouragement at Miyagino stable in Tokyo on March 29, 2011. The Japan Sumo Association decided to send such cards and other items to members of the sumo club at Otsuchi Junior High School in quake-hit Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan.

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Cancellation of spring sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - A notice on the front door of the Miyagino stable in Tokyo, to which grand champion Hakuho belongs, shows a refusal of visitors during its practice sessions on Feb. 7, 2011. The Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March has been canceled due to a bout-rigging racket.

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Hakuho prepares for scandal-hit Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho signs autographs after a practice session ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the lodging of the Miyagino stable in Nagoya on June 29, 2010. The Japan Sumo Association will hold the annual tournament as planned despite a spate of gambling scandals involving wrestlers and other members.

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Hakuho prepares for scandal-hit Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (C) works out during a practice session ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the lodging of the Miyagino stable in Nagoya on June 29, 2010. The Japan Sumo Association will hold the annual tournament as planned despite a spate of gambling scandals involving wrestlers and other members.

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Hakuho prepares for scandal-hit Nagoya sumo tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho works out during a practice session ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the lodging of the Miyagino stable in Nagoya on June 29, 2010. The Japan Sumo Association will hold the annual tournament as planned despite a spate of gambling scandals involving wrestlers and other members.

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Sumo champ Hakuho turns 25

OSAKA, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho holds a cake to celebrate his 25th birthday at the lodging of his Miyagino stable in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on March 11, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna is aiming to win the 13th title of his career at the upcoming spring tournament.

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Sumo wrestlers marks year's end with rice-cake making

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (L) of the Miyagino stable marks the end of the year with a rice-cake making event to prepare for the new year after having the last practice of the year on Dec. 30, 2009, at the stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. Rice cakes, traditionally made by pounding steamed rice by pestle in a wooden mortal, are offered during the New Year's holidays.

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Hakuho upbeat prior to New Year's tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Hakuho smiles holding a ranking table for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at the Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2009. The yokozuna from Mongolia pledged to work hard for a back-to-back victory at the next tourney.

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Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho wins Kyushu sumo tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (C in front), surrounded by his supporters, celebrates at a hotel in Fukuoka on Nov. 29, 2009, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with a perfect 15-0 record. At left is his stable master Miyagino.

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Hakuho beats Kotomitsuki to bag 12th title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R in front) celebrates with his supporters after capturing his 12th Emperor's Cup in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 28, 2009, on the penultimate day of the 15-day competition. At left is his stable master Miyagino.

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Hakuho wins 3rd straight title at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho speaks to reporters at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Jan. 28 one day after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with 14 wins and one loss.

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Hakuho wins 3rd straight title at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho smiles during a press conference at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Jan. 28 one day after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with 14 wins and one loss.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho holds up a sea bream fish, which is prepared for festive occasions in Japan, at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho is lifted by his Miyagino stable's wrestlers outside the stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna (grand champion). Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (2nd from L), flanked by his stable master Tomoatsu Miyagino (3rd from L) and Miyagino's wife, receives a message from Japan Sumo Association emissaries at his stable May 30 in Tokyo. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (C), flanked by his stable master Tomoatsu Miyagino (R) and Miyagino's wife, delivers a message at Miyagino stable May 30 in Tokyo after being told by Japan Sumo Association emissaries of his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho (C), flanked by his stable master Miyagino (R) and Miyagino's wife (L), accepts a decision by the Japan Sumo Association on his promotion to ozeki in Osaka on March 29. The decision has made him the sixth foreign-born wrestler to reach sumo's second-highest rank.

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Hakuho of Mongolia to be promoted to makuuchi division

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho of Mongolia (L), who will be promoted to the elite makuuchi division for the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, poses for photos with his stable master Miyagino in Tokyo on April 26.

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Cars overturned by tsunami following the Great East Japan Earthquake

Cars are seen falling sideways or overturned all over Miyagino Ward in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, overnight into the following morning after the previous day’s earthquake and tsunami.

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LEDs for Medical Germicidal Lamps from Nitride Semiconductor

The inactivation of bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, influenza virus and norovirus has already been verified at the virus center of the Sendai Medical Center of the National Hospital Organization (Miyagino Ward, Sendai City). The company plans to test the system on a new type of corona within the next month. UV and mercury lamps are used as germicidal lamps in medical facilities. However, UV lamps have a short life span and are easily broken, and the Minamata Convention on Mercury, an international regulation, will ban the manufacture, import and export of mercury-based lighting from 2021. Against this background, the spread of high-output deep UV LEDs is expected in the future. Photo taken on March 30, 2020 (location unknown), credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Sumo: Hakuho at retirement press conference

Retired sumo grand champion Hakuho (L) looks back on his career during a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Oct. 1, 2021, alongside stablemaster Miyagino. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Hakuho at retirement press conference

Retired sumo grand champion Hakuho (L) bows before speaking at a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Oct. 1, 2021, alongside stablemaster Miyagino. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Grand champion Hakuho to retire

File photo taken in May 2007 shows sumo wrestler Hakuho accepting his promotion to yokozuna during a ceremony at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo. Hakuho decided in September 2021 to retire.

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Sumo: Grand champion Hakuho to retire

File photo taken in April 2004 shows sumo wrestler Hakuho (L) posing for a photo with his stablemaster Miyagino after joining the top makuuchi division. Hakuho decided in September 2021 to retire.

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to ozeki

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian Hakuho (C), flanked by his stable master Miyagino (R) and Miyagino's wife (L), accepts a decision by the Japan Sumo Association on his promotion to ozeki in Osaka on March 29. The decision has made him the sixth foreign-born wrestler to reach sumo's second-highest rank. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (C), flanked by his stable master Tomoatsu Miyagino (R) and Miyagino's wife, delivers a message at Miyagino stable May 30 in Tokyo after being told by Japan Sumo Association emissaries of his promotion to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho holds up a sea bream fish, which is prepared for festive occasions in Japan, at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho becomes yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho of Mongolia (2nd from L), flanked by his stable master Tomoatsu Miyagino (3rd from L) and Miyagino's wife, receives a message from Japan Sumo Association emissaries at his stable May 30 in Tokyo. Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Mongolian wrestler Hakuho promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian wrestler Hakuho is lifted by his Miyagino stable's wrestlers outside the stable in Tokyo on May 30 after being promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna (grand champion). Hakuho, whose real name is Munkhbat Davaajargal, became the 69th grand champion in sumo history. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 3rd straight title at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho speaks to reporters at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Jan. 28 one day after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with 14 wins and one loss. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 3rd straight title at New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho smiles during a press conference at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Jan. 28 one day after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with 14 wins and one loss. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho gearing up to reach 1,000th win in Nagoya

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho trains at the lodging of the Miyagino stable in Nagoya on June 29, 2016, ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament from July 10. Hakuho is 13 wins shy of 1,000 for his career and aims to claim his third consecutive and 38th victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho gearing up to reach 1,000th win in Nagoya

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho trains at the lodging of the Miyagino stable in Nagoya on June 29, 2016, ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament from July 10. Hakuho is 13 wins shy of 1,000 for his career and aims to claim his third consecutive and 38th victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokozuna Hakuho ready for New Year tournament

Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) trains at the Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Jan. 8, 2016, two days before the start of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, where he will aim for his 36th career title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokozuna Hakuho certified by Guinness

Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho holds a Guinness World Records certificate he received for his record career championships, at the Miyagino stable in Tokyo on Dec. 28, 2015, after the stable wrapped up practice sessions for its wrestlers for the year. Hakuho, who claimed his 33rd title in January to surpass the 32 wins recorded by Taiho in 1971, took his tally to 35 after winning the March and July tournaments. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho's coach arrested over violence

Sumo's grand champion Hakuho is surrounded by reporters at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo after his coach is arrested for alleged violence against an acquaintance. Coach Kumagatani, whose real name is Kazuyuki Yamamura, allegedly hit the acquaintance in the back with an aluminum bat about a dozen times in late July, requiring him to receive two weeks of treatment, according to police. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho's coach arrested over violence

Kumagatani, coach at sumo grand champion Hakuho's Miyagino stable, is arrested in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2015. The 45-year-old, whose real name is Kazuyuki Yamamura, allegedly hit an acquaintance in the back with an aluminum bat about a dozen times in late July, requiring him to receive two weeks of treatment, according to police. Kumagatani has admitted to the charges. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho's coach arrested over violence

Sumo's grand champion Hakuho is surrounded by reporters at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo after his coach is arrested for alleged violence against an acquaintance. Coach Kumagatani, whose real name is Kazuyuki Yamamura, allegedly hit the acquaintance in the back with an aluminum bat about a dozen times in late July, requiring him to receive two weeks of treatment, according to police. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo