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Sumo Scene / Sumo Matches Watched by Japan's Emperor for 1st Time in 6 Years

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By Kuniyuki Kamimura / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior Writer

17:56 JST, February 5, 2026

During last month’s New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which came to a feverish conclusion, one hot topic was the return of “tenran-zumo,” the term used when the Emperor attends the day’s matches.

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