Sumo: Ritual ahead of Kyushu tournament

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (C) attends a ritual at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2025, to pray for safety during the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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