TOKYO >> Japan’s lengthy summer vacation is in full swing. Despite the heat, the energetic voices of children playing outside are likely echoing throughout neighborhoods. The Japan Sumo Association ...

Set to make his debut as a ranked wrestler at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday, Mongolian rookie Asahifuji ...

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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were seen holding hands in Tokyo’s Asakusa district during the singer’s Japan tour, reports say. The pair later visited the Asakusa Sumo Stable ANNEX, where they watched ...

TOKYO, Jan 7 (Kyodo/APP): Set to make his debut as a ranked wrestler at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament starting Sunday, Mongolian rookie Asahifuji is already drawing attention thanks to his ...