Sumo wrestlers-Japan

A colorful ceremony of sumo wrestlers before the beginning of a competition.
Tokyo Japan

One of my favorites for 2005

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margré says:

this is a great and funny picture!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula Marina says:

Yes, I agree. Pretty funny and interesting !
Well done :-)
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

ai pohaku says:

When I worked in Hawaii, 2 of my co-workers talked about sumo wrestling like most guys talk about football. Very cool!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Trapac says:

I'm sure the guy in blue is saying to the chap behind him.....'Does my bum look big in this?' It's a great picture!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

20mm says:

great moment ^^
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

isado says:

cool shot!!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

cuibel says:

Another good one
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

great image...!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

BetoKella says:

The dressing is gorgeous!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Corgiflore says:

in the middle: CHIYO-NO FUJI I think....he's retired, now.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

And my wife says there's not good beefcake on Flickr. Nice shot.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

annavs says:

great capture, colorful outfits!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

jaded one says:

classic!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Sanzen says:

:-)

great colors and light and moment....!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

patisfaction ~ censored [deleted] says:

rrreeady 2 throw some salt!
-_-
nice1!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

painter of horizon [deleted] says:

So great shot. I like sumo.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

x-girl says:

wow! expensive to view it too!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

**ANNE says:

Unique image!
Truely memorable1
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Atreus says:

Great Picture!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

unprose says:

Now there's something you don't see every day! Well done, too.

#1 (from the Applaud me
group)
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Jorghenstein says:

Are they using carpets as skirts??
Colourful shot.

#2 (from the Applaud Me group)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

WatermelonSugar says:

wonderful capture, great colours, great um, big guys. Those do appear to be carpets, eh? #3 (Applaud Me Group)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

_ Claudio Lara ♫ says:

great capture, colorful and moment.

#3 (from applaud me)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

َahmEd_H says:

big size
nice shoot
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Vít Hassan says:

Powerful image!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

!ITSONG Admin says:

A remarkable document of Japan traditions, fabulous capture!
We are removing your picture from SELECTION.
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into the
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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

the pinky says:

gorgeous!
i love Sumo :D
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bluescrubby says:

That's great! Not everyone gets to see that.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Julie70 says:

very interesting, indeed
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

nytram ydnew [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called MASTER SWORD OF GREATNESS GROU - praise be to bob, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

This is worthy of the Master Sword of Greatness!
You must add your picture to the Master Sword of Greatness grou!
Master Sword of Greatness group!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

paul picasso says:

classic...but style
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

manganite says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Manganite's faves!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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