The best wrestlers of sumo acted on January 8 in one of temples of Tokyo. They hold a traditional ceremony of a meeting of New year characteristic marking time.

Action takes place in cold and rain conditions. Two elite wrestlers of sumo with the Mongolian roots became leaders: Hakukho and Harumafudzi. The first weighs 151 kilograms and towers on 1 meter 93 centimeters. The second is a little less – 133 kilograms and 186 centimeters. But, despite the impressive sizes, everything passes smoothly. [Hakukho, wrestler of sumo]:

"The rain began, but I all the same felt perfectly and was ready by forthcoming year. But there was a moment when I felt that I can slip". Hakukho needed to make very few efforts becoming the greatest wrestler of sumo in Japan. He needs to win only five victories to overtake the legendary wrestler of sumo Taykho who left sports in 1971. On its account – 32 victories. Hundred admirers came to look at the wrestler, including women. But only one woman managed to get the autograph of the athlete. [Kumiko Sato, fan Sumo]:

"I am so happy that it put the signature. It - is surprising. So many people wanted the autograph, but it was signed at me. I was so lucky. Sumo is deeply implanted in Japanese culture. On one of versions, it arose in temples and was used in rituals.Action takes place in cold and rain conditions. Two elite wrestlers of sumo with the Mongolian roots became leaders: Hakukho and Harumafudzi. The first weighs 151 kilograms and towers on 1 meter 93 centimeters. The second is a little less – 133 kilograms and 186 centimeters. But, despite the impressive sizes, everything passes smoothly. [Hakukho, wrestler of sumo]:

"The rain began, but I all the same felt perfectly and was ready by forthcoming year. But there was a moment when I felt that I can slip". Hakukho needed to make very few efforts becoming the greatest wrestler of sumo in Japan. He needs to win only five victories to overtake the legendary wrestler of sumo Taykho who left sports in 1971. On its account – 32 victories. Hundred admirers came to look at the wrestler, including women. But only one woman managed to get the autograph of the athlete. [Kumiko Sato, fan Sumo]:

"I am so happy that it put the signature. It - is surprising. So many people wanted the autograph, but it was signed at me. I was so lucky. Sumo is deeply implanted in Japanese culture. On one of versions, it arose in temples and was used in rituals.

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