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Best Japanese souvenir

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Unryu Japanese paper lamp manufactured by Hirose Sosaku Kogei in Yosano, Kyoto Prefecture. The product won the grand prize at the 2013 contest for Japanese souvenirs chosen from the perspective of foreigners, the Japan Tourism Agency said on Feb. 22, 2013.

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(1)Asashoryu performs ritual at Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu, who became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia, performs the ''unryu'' style ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ritual in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31.

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Musashimaru performs first 'dohyo-iri' ritual

Newly promoted yokozuna Musashimaru performs the dohyo-iri ring purification ritual on the first day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. The Samoan-born grand champion performs the unryu style of ritual with the right arm representing offense and the left arm symbolic of defense.

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Musashimaru performs 'dohyo-iri' at Meiji Shrine

Newly promoted yokozuna Musashimaru (R) performs the ''unryu'' style of ring-purification ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on May 29 after being installed as sumo's 67th grand champion. Sekiwake Dejima (L) serves as sword bearer.

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Musashimaru practices ritual

Newly promoted yokozuna Musashimaru (L), coached by his stable master Musashigawa (R), practices the 'unryu' style of ring purification ritual May 28. The Samoan-born grand champion will perform the foot-stomping, hand-clapping ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on May 29.

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Images of Buddha in the inner sanctuary at Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling. Taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐7‐0]

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An image of Buddha at the top of Sanmon Gate Building,Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling. This is the largest gate of its kind in Japan, with five bays and three entrances. Built in two-story irimoya style, it has a tiled roof and was erected in 1619 by the second shogun Tokugawa Ietada.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number72‐42‐0]

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Images of Buddha in the inner sanctuary at Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling. Taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐17‐2]

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Images of Buddha in the inner sanctuary at Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number51‐89‐0]

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The naiden of Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling. Taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐112‐0]

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New yokozuna Kisenosato practices "dohyo-iri" ritual

The newly promoted yokozuna Kisenosato (C) receives coaching for the "unryu" style "dohyo-iri" ring-entering ritual from stablemaster Shibatayama (R) in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2017. Kisenosato's first ring-entering ritual will be performed at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New yokozuna Kisenosato practices "dohyo-iri" ritual

The newly promoted yokozuna Kisenosato (L) receives coaching for the "unryu" style "dohyo-iri" ring-entering ritual from stablemaster Shibatayama (R) in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2017. Kisenosato's first ring-entering ritual will be performed at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New yokozuna Kisenosato practices "dohyo-iri" ritual

The newly promoted yokozuna Kisenosato (front) receives coaching for the "unryu" style "dohyo-iri" ring-entering ritual from stablemaster Shibatayama (L back) in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2017. Kisenosato's first ring-entering ritual will be performed at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Asashoryu performs ritual at Meiji Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu, who became the 68th yokozuna (grand champion) in sumo history and the first from Mongolia, performs the ''unryu'' style ''dohyo-iri'' ring-purification ritual in front of the hall of worship at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31. (Kyodo)

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Musashimaru practices ritual

Newly promoted yokozuna Musashimaru (L), coached by his stable master Musashigawa (R), practices the 'unryu' style of ring purification ritual May 28. The Samoan-born grand champion will perform the foot-stomping, hand-clapping ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on May 29. ==Kyodo

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Musashimaru performs 'dohyo-iri' at Meiji Shrine

Newly promoted yokozuna Musashimaru (R) performs the ''unryu'' style of ring-purification ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on May 29 after being installed as sumo's 67th grand champion. Sekiwake Dejima (L) serves as sword bearer. ==Kyodo