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Asashoryu suspended from autumn, Kyushu sumo tourneys

TOKYO, Japan - Takasago Stable elder Takasago looks nervous as he waits for a decision to be taken by the Japan Sumo Association on yokouzna Asashoryu on Aug. 1. The JSA decided later to suspend the Mongolian grand champion from the next two grand sumo tournaments in September and November for playing in a charity soccer event in his home country after opting to sit out the summer regional training tour citing injuries.

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Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo taken in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 13, 2013, shows the driver's cabin of a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed truck at a crossing in the western Japan city on Feb. 12. Fifteen people were injured.

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Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo shows a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing near Arai Station in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured.

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15 injured in collision between train, truck

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a derailed train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. after a collision with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured in the accident.

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Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo shows a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing near Arai Station in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured.

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Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing near Arai Station in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured.

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Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing near Arai Station in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured.

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Yokozuna council adopting wait-and-see stance on Asashoryu

TOKYO, Japan - Takasago, stable master of Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu, speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Aug. 31 about the wrestler's mental condition. Earlier in the day, Takasago returned to Tokyo after accompanying Asashoryu to Mongolia. Asashoryu has checked into a facility in the ancient Mongolian capital of Kharakhorin where he will receive treatment for a mental disorder.

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Asashoryu heads for Mongolia for treatment

NARITA, Japan - Takasago, a stable master of Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu, heads for a flight bound for the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator at Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Aug. 29. Takasago will accompany Asashoryu who will receive treatment in his homeland for a mental disorder.

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Yokozuna Asashoryu to return to Mongolia for treatment

TOKYO, Japan - Takasago, stable master of Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu, speaks at a news conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Aug. 28 after an emergency meeting of Japan Sumo Association executives decided to let Asashoryu return his homeland for treatment of a mental disorder.

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Yokozuna Asashoryu to return to Mongolia for treatment

TOKYO, Japan - Takasago (R), stable master of Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu, and Isenoumi, an executive of the Japan Sumo Association, apologize during a conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Aug. 28. An emergency meeting of JSA executives approved Ashashoryu's return to his homeland for treatment of a mental disorder.

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Asashoryu finally leaves home to receive treatment

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (in file photo) left his home on Aug. 22 for the first time since he was suspended from the next two grand sumo tournaments on Aug. 1. The yokozuna, recently diagnosed with dissociative disorder, went to receive treatment from doctor Shuichiro Takagi in accommodation facilities, according to his stable elder Takasago.

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Asashoryu can't travel to Mongolia: elder Takasago

TOKYO, Japan - Takasago, the stable elder of Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu, speaks to reporters at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Aug. 9 after meeting with the grand champion. Asashoryu has been suspended from two grand sumo tournaments and is suffering from a form of acute stress.

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Look-alike of Funassyi mascot acts out in Hyogo Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Funassyi's authorized version receiving a certificate as a special recruiter of police officers in Chiba in April 2014. A mimic version of the popular mascot character Funassyi, unofficially promoting Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, made an appearance at an event in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 1.

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New oyster farming ship launched in Ishinomaki

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Takasago Maru No. 11, a newly built oyster farming ship, leaves a port in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on May 18, 2014, with fishermen's banners hoisted. The oyster farming business in the area was severely affected by the March 2011 tsunami.

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (L) speaks about his decision to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career during a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 4, 2010, as his stablemaseter Takasago sits by his side. Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, made the announcement in the wake of a recent scandal in which he was alleged to have seriously injured a man in a drunken rampage.

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu (L) speaks about his decision to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career during a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 4, 2010, as his stablemaseter Takasago sits by his side. Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, made the announcement in the wake of a recent scandal in which he was alleged to have seriously injured a man in a drunken rampage.

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu waves after a press conference at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Feb. 4, 2010, with his stablemaster Takasago standing by his side. Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, announced his decision to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu (C), flanked by his stablemaster Takasago and his wife, expressing gratitude in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2003, after a messenger from the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) conveyed to him the JSA decision to promote him to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna. Asashoryu, whose real name is Dolgorsuren Dagvadorj, announced his retirement on Feb. 4, 2010, in the wake of a recent scandal in which he was alleged to have seriously injured a man in a drunken rampage.

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Scandal-tainted Asashoryu calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - This photo shows Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu celebrating after winning his 23rd Emperor's Cup at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 25, 2009. Later, Japan Sumo Association reprimanded Asashoryu's stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's behavior lacked the proper etiquette required for the centuries-old sport. Asashoryu said on Feb. 4, 2010, that he has decided to bring an end to his illustrious but trouble-laden sumo career.

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Asashoryu was too drunk to remember assault: stablemaster

TOKYO, Japan - Takasago, the stablemaster of Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu, speaks about an allegation of drunken violence by Asashoryu to reporters at Ryogoku Kokugikan gymnasium in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2010. Takasago said the grand champion was so drunk he does not remember injuring a man at a nightclub in Tokyo.

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Asashoryu clinches 25th Emperor's Cup at New Year basho

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (C) celebrates with his stablemaster Takasago (L) and supporters after clinching his 25th Emperor's Cup on Jan. 23, 2010, with victory over compatriot ozeki Harumafuji on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Asashoryu's latest championship triumph gave him sole possession of third place on the all-time list behind former yokozuna greats Taiho (32) and Chiyonofuji (31).

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Master shoemaker Mimura sets up independent venture

TOKYO, Japan - Master shoemaker Hitoshi Mimura works on a new shoe at a craft center in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, on July 17, 2009.

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Tokyo early birds try to catch spouses, gain cultural knowledge

TOKYO, Japan - A Noh artist teaches a group of people how to perform the ''Takasago'' chant during a morning session at Komyoji Temple in Tokyo's Kamiyacho district on July 2.

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Asashoryu snubs reporters over behavior on return to Japan

NARITA, Japan - Mongolian sumo grand champion Asashoryu arrives at Narita airport in Japan from his homeland on Jan. 30. Asked to comment on the Japan Sumo Association's reprimand of his stablemaster Takasago because Asashoryu's fist-pumping in the ring after winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament was regarded as contrary to proper etiquette in the centuries-old sport, the yokozuna merely said ''I don't know.''

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Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu speaks to reporters

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu smiles during a press conference at his Takasago stable in Tokyo on Jan. 26, a day after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu speaks to reporters

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu smiles during a press conference at his Takasago stable in Tokyo on Jan. 26, a day after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Troubled Asashoryu pulls out of autumn tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Troubled grand champion Asashoryu speaks to reporters at his stable Takasago in Tokyo Sept. 24. Asashoryu withdrew from the ongoing Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament the previous day, citing an injury to the left elbow he hurt during the Nagoya meet in July.

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Asashoryu says he will wrestle in New Year meet

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu of Mongolia speaks to reporters at his Takasago stable in Tokyo on Dec. 20. Asashoryu made clear he will wrestle in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Injured Asashoryu resumes practice at stable

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) resumes practice at his Takasago stable in Tokyo on Dec. 7, working vigorously one day after he was diagnosed with an inflamed right foot. It was his first workout since he was handed a two-match ban in early August.

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Asashoryu arrives back in Japan full of remorse

TOKYO, Japan - Sumo grand champion Asashoryu (2nd from R), with his stablemaster Takasago (R), bows in a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 30 in a gesture to apologize for playing soccer in Mongolia when he supposedly had injuries that allowed him to sit out a regional sumo tournament. He met the press after returning to Japan from his native Mongolia earlier in the day.

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Asashoryu makes history with 7th straight title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L), with a fresh sea beam in hand, poses for photos with his stable master Takasago (R) after becoming the first wrestler to capture seven Emperor's Cups in a row on Nov. 26.

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Gas tanker runs aground in Shizuoka, no one hurt

TOKYO, Japan - The 999-ton tanker Takasago 2, carrying propane gas, runs aground in Higashiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture.

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(3)Asashoryu wins 4th title at Autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) shakes hands with his stable master Takasago at the Takasago stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Sept. 20 after the Mongolian yokozuna winning the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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New yokozuna Asashoryu practices 'dohyo-iri' ritual

TOKYO, Japan - New yokozuna Asashoryu of Mongolia (R) learns the dohyo-iri ring-entry ritual from former yokozuna Akebono at his Takasago stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 30. Asahoryu became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Yokozuna Asashoryu dons new ceremonial rope belt

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu, who became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia on Jan. 29, dons a newly ceremonial rope belt specially made of him at the Takasago sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 30. (Pool photo)

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(3)Asashoryu promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Asashoryu (R, front) raises a glass to celebrate his promotion from ozeki to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna Jan. 29 at his stable in Tokyo, with his stable master Takasago (L, front) and his wife and parents (back row).

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(2)Asashoryu promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Asashoryu (C), flanked by his stable master Takasago and his wife, expresses gratitude at his stable Jan. 29 in Tokyo after a messenger from the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) conveyed to him the JSA decision to promote him to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna.

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Asashoryu recommended to be promoted to yokozuna

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Asashoryu smiles at a press conference at his Takasago stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 27 after he was recommended by the Yokozuna Deliberation Council to be promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna.

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Asashoryu aims for yokozuna in top ozeki spot

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Asashoryu (R), who became the first Mongolian to claim the Emperor's Cup in November, holds the list of rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) for the upcoming New Year's Grand Sumo Tournament with his stable master Takasago (L) on Dec. 24.

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Japanese Sumo wrestlers to make 1st tour to S. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Takasago, who is in charge of public relations for the Japan Sumo Association, said Dec. 10 in Tokyo that the association is to make a groundbreaking tour to South Korea in June next year for an exhibition.

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(3)Asashoryu becomes 1st Mongolian to win Emperor's Cup

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Asashoryu (R) holds up a victor's sea bream alongside his stable master Takasago (L), stable colleagues and supporters at an inn in Chikushino, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 22 after winning the Emperor's Cup at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Asashoryu became the first Mongolian to win the title.

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Asashoryu watches Mongolian wrestling

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Pro sumo wrestler Asashoryu (2nd from L), the first Mongolian to be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, and his stable master Takasago (2nd from R) enjoy watching a Mongolian wrestling match held on a Ulan Bator suburb Aug. 8.

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Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu promoted to ozeki

KANIE, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu (2nd from L), flanked his stable master Takasago and Takasago's wife, meets emissaries from the Japan Sumo Association at his stable's lodging house in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 24 to be informed of his promotion from sekiwake to ozeki, sumo's second-highest rank. Asashoryu is the first Mongolian and fourth foreign wrestler to become an ozeki.

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Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu meets press

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) smiles during a press conference with his stable master Takasago at a hotel in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 22, one day after he ended the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 record. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) basically approved the promotion of sekiwake Asashoryu to ozeki on July 21, making him the first Mongolian and fourth foreigner to attain sumo's second highest rank.

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Asashoryu beams on news he will be promoted to ozeki

NAGOYA, Japan - Sekiwake Asashoryu (L), standing with his stable master Takasago, beams in the town of Kanie, Aichi Prefecture, on July 21 on reports he will be promoted to ozeki, making him the first Mongolian and fourth foreigner to attain sumo's second highest rank. He finished the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 record.

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Amateur sumo champion Miyoshi joins Takasago stable

OSAKA, Japan - National amateur sumo champion Masato Miyoshi (R) shake hands with Takasago on Feb. 15 after deciding to turn professional and join the Takasago stable. By virtue of his national title in December, the 22-year-old Osaka native will make his debut as a 15th-ranked wrestler in the makushita division, the highest of four junior divisions, at the spring tourney in Osaka in March 2002.

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Mitoizumi has topknot removed in ceremony

TOKYO, Japan - Former sekiwake Mitoizumi has his topknot removed by stable master Takasago in a sumo retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on June 9. Mitoizumi will continue to coach at the Takasago stable as sumo elder Nishikido.

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WBC champion Veeraphol connects in title defense

TAKASAGO, Japan - Champion Veeraphol Nakonluangpromotion of Thailand scores with a right against eighth-ranked challenger Toshiaki Nishioka on his way to retaining his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight crown by unanimous decision June 25. Veerphol made his fourth successful title defense at Takasago municipal gymnasium in Hyogo Prefecture.

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Gas tanker runs aground in Shizuoka, no one hurt

TOKYO, Japan - The 999-ton tanker Takasago 2, carrying propane gas, runs aground in Higashiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. (Kyodo)