Ceremony
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What's this? Photo essay on Yokozuna Akebono's
retirement ceremony held on Sept. 29, 2001.
Last modified:
May 15, 2004
Story and photos by Philbert Ono
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| It was Takanohana's turn as he made his way to the sumo ring. A teary Akebono turns his head to try and see him. |
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| Takanohana, Akebono's foremost rival and motivator in sumo, does his part. |
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| Takanohana bows to a thankful Akebono before leaving. |
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