Nippon Times, Tuesday 18th November 1947 (Page 3)

WRESTLERS HOLD TRADITIONAL CEREMONY

    Three hefty sumo wrestlers seen having their customary long hair cut at the "hair-cutting" ceremony held at the Meiji Shrine sumo ring last Saturday to signify their retirement as wrestlers. Photo shows from left to right, Jinto-zan,  Futasegawa and Shachi-no-sato. (Sun News Photo)