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Sumo grand champion or yokozuna, Hakuho (R) of Mongolia performs 'dohyo-iri' (ring purification ritual) in a new ceremonial rope belt, at the Meiji Shrine welcoming the new year on January 7, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. It is the custom that Sumo Grand champion celebrates the new year by performing the ritual at Meiji Shrine.

| Jan 10th 2008 9:08PM

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