The 2007 Natsu Basho is over, and it will only ever be remembered for one thing: the 15-0 unbeaten zensho yusho winning record of Mongolian ozeki Hakuho that etched his name forever in the annals of Japanese sporting and cultural history.
Holding a festive tai fish, Mongolian sumo wrester Hakuko celebrates at Miyagino Beya with family and supporters on May 27, following his Natsu Basho victory.
KYODO PHOTOOn Wednesday, Miyagino Beya, which is in the Midori area of Sumida Ward, Tokyo, just to the east of sumo's Ryogoku heartland, will receive a handful of expected and warmly welcomed visitors representing the the Japan Sumo Association.
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