Emperor not to watch upcoming sumo meet after assault scandal

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko visit Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan to watch bouts at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in this file photo taken in January 2017. The imperial couple will not go to the upcoming New Year tournament to be held Jan. 14 to 28, 2018, following an assault scandal that led to the retirement of grand champion Harumafuji. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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