Pictures from the Kyokai - 2013 Natsu, Day 13

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Looks like there won't be any more to add to the Day 12 set, because we're already starting on Day 13.

Hiyonoyama vs. Musashimaru. Tomorrow it should be another former Yokozuna, Hokutoumi (Hakkaku-oyakata).

Yet another former Yokozuna, Kitanofuji, waiting to start his commentary for NHK.

Before the day's action begins, Yobidashi Shintaro sorts out some kensho banners.

Yobidashi Hiromasa sweeps the dohyo.

Kimura Masatoshi and Yobidashi Kaito.

Random shot of Matsugane-beya's Gojinryu.

Kaiho vs. Shineiyama. Shineiyama won this one to seal the Jonokuchi yusho with a 7-0 record.

Shineiyama being interviewed after the bout.

Akiseyama vs. Osunaarashi.

Still smiling - Osunaarashi waits to hand the chikara-mizu to fellow Makushita visitor Sakigake.

Kisenosato prepares for his bout with Kakuryu.

Popularity Poll Results for Day 13:

Makuuchi 1-2-3: Masunoyama / Kisenosato / Chiyonokuni

Juryo 1-2-3: Osunaarashi (from Makushita, beating Akiseyama) / Nionoumi / Kotoyuki

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More pictures from Day 13.

Ishiura vs. Nishiyama for the Jonidan yusho. Ishiura remains undefeated so far in his short career.

Ishiura being interviewed after sealing the yusho.

Matsubayama vs. Daieisho for the Sandanme yusho.

Daieisho's details are double-checked for release to the press by Otowayama-oyakata (former Ozeki Takanonami).

Kise-beya's Higoarashi.

Onomatsu-beya's Amuru.

Another shot of Osunaarashi talking to the press after winning the Makushita yusho.

Sekitori arriving at the Kokugikan on Day 13 - Sotairyu, Asahisho and Jokoryu.

Tokushoryu about to step up to the dohyo for the Juryo East dohyo-iri.

Juryo West dohyo-iri, from left: Tenkaiho, Sagatsukasa, Tochihiryu, Tanzo, Oniarashi and Kimurayama.

The dohyo-iri was announced by Kimura Ryosuke for the first time, supported by announcing veteran Kimura Shoji.

Meanwhile, Kimura Keinosuke was manning the PA system on Day 13, again assisted by Kimura Shoji.

Back on the dohyo, Kisenosato vs. Kakuryu.

Hakuho throws the salt ahead of his bout with Kotoshogiku. He meets fellow undefeated co-leader Kisenosato on Day 14.

Leaving the Kokugikan, a ninja-style pose from Chiyonokuni, who secured his kachi-koshi on Day 13 and whose hometown of Iga, Mie Prefecture is a 'home of the ninja', apparently.

And finally Ikioi, who also secured his kachi-koshi on Day 13, with his tsukebito Ariake and Nishikigi.

Edited May 25, 2013 by Yubinhaad

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Are the tsukebito usually lower-ranked stablemates?

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