Sumo shrine

Who are these guys?

One is Kotooshu, one is Iwakiyama, one is Takekaze....

those... well I don't know their name, are awesome.

Second-raters...

3rd from left wasn't sure if socks were optional.

Yasukuni shrine....hmmm do you think there is a little controversy there?

Yasukuni Shrine of Hatred. Have all the bullies in the Sumo Stables been dealt with?

I imagine them walking the shrine like penguins... left, right, left, right ^^

Apsara, that looks more like Tochinoshin than Kotooshu.

I think you might be right.

Still patrolling Yasukuni Shrine?

I can confirm that's Tochinoshin on the right.

Porkers, all of 'em!

It's a shame there aren't more respectful and informed comments here. These are fine athletes, just doing yet another of the many ritual appearances that are part of the life of sumo. Mr "one-sock" is wearing a typical taping arrangement for an injury. Thanks for the id's, too.

One is Kotooshu, one is Iwakiyama, one is Takekaze....

unfortunately the photographer was unable to catch kotooshu and his charm. No Aran either. But I like this picture a lot. The power of men is well visualized.