Nagoya sumo meet records sold-out crowd

Nagoya sumo meet records sold-out crowd

NAGOYA, Japan - Banners in appreciation of a ''maninonrei'' sold-out crowd hang from the ceiling of Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 17, 2010. A sold-out crowd filled the auditorium for the first time on the seventh day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, despite a widespread gambling scandal that has hit the traditional Japanese sport.

Sumo elder Akebono honored by U.S. gov't

Sumo elder Akebono honored by U.S. gov't

TOKYO, Japan - Hawaiian-born sumo elder and former yokozuna Akebono (C) is honored by U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Foley (L) at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on March 29 for his longtime contribution to strengthening U.S.-Japan relations through the sport as his wife Christine Reiko and daughter Cairtlin watch. Foley handed Akebono a letter of appreciation from Secretary of State Colin Powell praising him as ''a model ambassador of goodwill in Japan.''

The Olympic Games in Tokyo come to an end

At the Tokyo Olympics Abebe won the marathon for the second consecutive time the men's gymnastics team won five gold medals including Endo's and the women's volleyball team won gold with the witch still alive. Men's marathon: Kokichi Tsuburaya Kenji Kimihara Toru Terasawa Abebe Bikila Basil Heatley Ron Clark Men's gymnastics team: Takashi Ono Yukio Endo Haruhiro Yamashita Judo: Akio Kaminaga vs. Judo: Akio Kaminaga vs. Heising Princess Michiko of Japan volleyball match between Japan and USSR Coach Omatsu Gold medal Closing ceremony: Light of Fireflies Yoyogi Athletes' Village Commemorative photo Signing autographs Celebration party Watching foreign athletes' kabuki Tea Happi coat Present: Watching sumo wrestling Haneda Airport *Filming date unknown Release date: October 30 1964

Retired Kyokutenho attends topknot cutting ceremony

Retired Kyokutenho attends topknot cutting ceremony

Retired sumo wrestler Kyokutenho (L) attends a topknot cutting ceremony on May 29, 2016, in Tokyo. Yokozuna Hakuho (R) showed his appreciation for the longtime efforts of his predecessor from Mongolia. Kyokutenho, now stable master Oshima, acquired Japanese citizenship in 2005. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nagoya sumo meet records sold-out crowd

Nagoya sumo meet records sold-out crowd

NAGOYA, Japan - Banners in appreciation of a ''maninonrei'' sold-out crowd hang from the ceiling of Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 17, 2010. A sold-out crowd filled the auditorium for the first time on the seventh day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, despite a widespread gambling scandal that has hit the traditional Japanese sport. (Kyodo)

Sumo champ Hakuho's family thanks Japan fans after record-tying win

Sumo champ Hakuho's family thanks Japan fans after record-tying win

Jigjidiin Tamir, sumo grand champion Hakuho's Mongolian mother, watches her son's bout on television in Ulan Bator, Mongolia on July 20, 2017. Hakuho's mother expressed appreciation to his Japanese fans after he collected a record-tying 1,047th career win on the 12th day of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Scenes of sumo

Scenes of sumo

Cushions, thrown by spectators in appreciation for Tochinoshin's defeat of yokozuna Kisenosato, just miss a referee (pictured) standing on the dohyo on July 11, 2017, the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, central Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sumo elder Akebono honored by U.S. gov't

Sumo elder Akebono honored by U.S. gov't

TOKYO, Japan - Hawaiian-born sumo elder and former yokozuna Akebono (C) is honored by U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Foley (L) at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on March 29 for his longtime contribution to strengthening U.S.-Japan relations through the sport as his wife Christine Reiko and daughter Cairtlin watch. Foley handed Akebono a letter of appreciation from Secretary of State Colin Powell praising him as ''a model ambassador of goodwill in Japan.''