Caption on reverse [translation]: "Haguroyama promoted to be Ozeki Champion. Haguroyama was promoted to be Ozeki by the recommendation of the Japan Sumo Association Ranking Assembly held on the 16th. Haguroyama's original address is Aza Haguro Matsunaga-mura, Nishikiyohara-gun in Niigata prefecture. His name is Masaji Kobayashi. He is 16 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall, …

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai's (the donor's) friends walking down a snowy path to the train station for their return trip to Tokyo. Inscribed on the back: "18 Jan 53/NIIGATA KEN, MIYOKO."

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, Raymond Funakoshi (standing), David Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at table with steaming pot. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Miyoko hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce …

Black and white photographic print of (from left) Olinda Saito, David Funakoshi, Raymond Funakoshi, Tami Okamura and Shiuko Sakai seated at a table. After skiing, the group was photographed having sukiyaki back at the Akakura hotel. Sukiyaki consists of meat cooked in a large pan with vegetables added, then seasoned with soy sauce and rice wine. …

Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing outside on skis. Inscribed on the back: "17 JAN 53/MIYOKO."

Black and white photographic print of David Funakoshi skiing next to “Denka Slope” sign. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/MIYOKO."

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito sitting in the snow. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/ MIYOKO/HILL DOWN TO STATION."

Black and white photographic print of two unidentified children standing in a snow bank next to a building with laundry hanging on a line. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/ MIYOKO SNOW BABIES."

Black and white photographic print of Akakura hotel with snow-covered roofs and mountains in background. Donor stayed at the Akakura Hotel in a room with a mountain view. Inscribed on the back: "18 Jan 53/VIEW OF MIYOKO-ZAN & ASKAURA HOTEL."

Black and white photographic print of Tami Okamura standing in the snow next to skis with buildings in background. Inscribed on the back: "17 JAN 53/ MIYOKO."

Black and white photographic print of an unidentified man standing next to post in the snow. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/MIYOKO."

Black and white photographic print of Olinda Saito on skis with an unidentified individual bending over in the background. Inscribed on the back: "18 JAN 53/MIYOKO."