Further to yesterday's post, I found another wonderful photograph of Hakuho's Danpastu-shiki. This one comes via one of the sumo supporter sites on FB, though its actual provenance is likely one of the Japanese Daily's. I will find out and credit whichever it is.

This shot is particularly poignant, for Hakuho is being comforted by his friend and fellow (former) yokozuna, Harumafuji. The latter was probably my favourite wrestler until he was forced into early retirement after an incident which I won't go into here. He was a wonderful, smart, agile rikishi.

I think this speaks to true friendship, understanding what the other the feeling. Even big, tough guys can empathise.