Twins clear sumo physicals

Twins clear sumo physicals

OSAKA, Japan - The twin brothers Masahiro (R) and Sadahiro Kogure, 15, clear their physical checkups for new sumo apprentices at an Osaka hospital on March 3. The brothers, from Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, began taking up sumo in fifth grade, both determined to join the ranks of professional sumo wresters. ''It would be nice if one day I can take on my brother in a title bout,'' says elder brother Masahiro. Both say they want to become yokozuna.

Takanoumi engaged to Yoko Kondo

Takanoumi engaged to Yoko Kondo

TOKYO, Japan - Maegashira Takanoumi, whose real name is Sadahiro Namioka, poses with his financee Yoko Kondo following their engagement at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 20. They will get married on Feb. 11, 2002.

Sadahiro to become KFC Japan president

Sadahiro to become KFC Japan president

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Okawara, outgoing president of Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd. (KFC Japan), speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2001, as his successor Tadashi Sadahiro, a Mitsubishi Corp. executive, listens.

Sadahiro to become KFC Japan president

Sadahiro to become KFC Japan president

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Okawara, outgoing president of Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd. (KFC Japan), speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 21, 2001, as his successor Tadashi Sadahiro, a Mitsubishi Corp. executive, listens.

Takanoumi engaged to Yoko Kondo

Takanoumi engaged to Yoko Kondo

TOKYO, Japan - Maegashira Takanoumi, whose real name is Sadahiro Namioka, poses with his financee Yoko Kondo following their engagement at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 20. They will get married on Feb. 11, 2002.

Twins clear sumo physicals

Twins clear sumo physicals

OSAKA, Japan - The twin brothers Masahiro (R) and Sadahiro Kogure, 15, clear their physical checkups for new sumo apprentices at an Osaka hospital on March 3. The brothers, from Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, began taking up sumo in fifth grade, both determined to join the ranks of professional sumo wresters. ''It would be nice if one day I can take on my brother in a title bout,'' says elder brother Masahiro. Both say they want to become yokozuna. (Kyodo)