In Photos: Georgian sumo grappler Tochinoshin promoted to ozeki

Tochinoshin, second from left, bows after being promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at Kasugano sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)

Tochinoshin, center, bows after being promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, at Kasugano sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)

Tochinoshin, back, second from left, bows after being promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki, at Kasugano sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)

Stablemaster Dewanoumi, left, and stablemaster Onaruto from the Japan Sumo Association inform Tochinoshin of his promotion to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at Kasugano sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)

Tochinoshin, left, makes a toast with his stablemaster Kasugano after being promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at Kasugano sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)

Tochinoshin, left, poses for a commemorative photo while holding a sea bream after being promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at Kasugano sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)

Tochinoshin, center, poses for a commemorative photo while holding a Georgian national flag after being promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in front of Kasugano sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)

The media and fans gather in front of Kasugano sumo stable after Tochinoshin was promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)

Tochinoshin, center, makes a celebratory toast with related people after being promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki at Kasugano sumo stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on May 30, 2018. (Mainichi)