Haguroyama Ring Entering Ceremony at Duke Hosokawa’s Residence
PARTNER
Dennis M. Ogawa Nippu Jiji Photograph Collection
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OBJECT ID
ddr-njpa-4-12 (J804.005)
PARENT COLLECTION
Nippu Jiji Photograph Archive, "Japanese" Collection
DESCRIPTION
Caption on reverse [translation]: "Certified Champion Haguroyama. Ring Entering Ceremony at Duke Hosokawa's Residence. Temporary sumo champion certificate was presented to the 36th Sumo Champion Haguroyama at Duke Hosokawa's residence in Koishikawa on June 3rd at 10 am. The solemn ceremony was conducted by Stewart Baba strictly following the traditional customs. The ring entering ceremony followed after the presentation with Haguroyama proudly wearing a brand new yokozuna belt. Wrestler Asahikawa from the Tatsunami stable served as a sword carrier, and Kojimagawa as a dew sweeper. "
DATE
24-Jun-41
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OBJECT GENRE
Photographs
OBJECT FORMAT
Still Image
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CONTRIBUTOR
Hawaii Times Photo Archives Foundation
PREFERRED CITATION
Courtesy of the Hawaii Times Photo Archives Foundation
RIGHTS
Copyright restricted