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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Onosato looks through newspapers featuring his triumph as he poses at Edion Arena Osaka on March 24, 2025, a day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Onosato holds a press conference at Edion Arena Osaka in the western Japan city on March 24, 2025, a day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Onosato holds a press conference at Edion Arena Osaka in the western Japan city on March 24, 2025, a day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Onosato holds a press conference at Edion Arena Osaka in the western Japan city on March 24, 2025, a day after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan players celebrate after defeating Syria in a second-round Asian football qualifier for the 2026 World Cup at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan players celebrate after defeating Syria in a second-round Asian football qualifier for the 2026 World Cup at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan players celebrate after defeating Syria in a second-round Asian football qualifier for the 2026 World Cup at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan players acknowledge supporters after defeating Syria in a second-round Asian football qualifier for the 2026 World Cup at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan players acknowledge supporters after defeating Syria in a second-round Asian football qualifier for the 2026 World Cup at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of the Japanese men's national football team, smiles during a press conference after the team defeated Syria in a second-round Asian qualifier for the 2026 World Cup at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of the Japanese men's national football team, directs his players during the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of the Japanese men's national football team, directs his players during the second half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Yuki Soma scores from the penalty spot in the second half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Takumi Minamino (L, front) scores a goal in the second half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Takumi Minamino scores a goal in the second half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Ao Tanaka (top) vies for the ball in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Ayase Ueda celebrates after scoring a goal in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Takefusa Kubo goes on the attack in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Ritsu Doan (10) scores a goal in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Ritsu Doan (10) scores a goal in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Ayase Ueda (L) scores a goal in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Ayase Ueda (2nd from L) scores a goal in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Ayase Ueda (9) scores a goal in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Ayase Ueda (2nd from L) scores a goal in the first half of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan supporters cheer from the stands ahead of an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 11, 2024.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Members of the Japan men's national football team practice at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 10, 2024, a day before an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria.

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Football: World Cup qualifier

Members of the Japan men's national football team practice at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 10, 2024, a day before an Asian second-round qualifier for the 2026 World Cup against Syria.

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Boxing: Ex-Olympic, WBA middleweight champ Murata

File photo taken on July 12, 2019 shows Japan's Ryota Murata smiling after beating Rob Brant of the United States with a second-round technical knockout in their WBA middleweight boxing title match at Edion Arena Osaka. Murata, the first Japanese boxer to win both an Olympic gold medal and a professional world title, announced his retirement on March 28, 2023.

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Boxing: Ex-Olympic, WBA middleweight champ Murata

File photo taken on July 12, 2019 shows Japan's Ryota Murata (R) throwing a punch at Rob Brant of the United States on his way to a second-round technical knockout in their WBA middleweight boxing title match at Edion Arena Osaka. Murata, the first Japanese boxer to win both an Olympic gold medal and a professional world title, announced his retirement on March 28, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama poses at a party to celebrate his victory in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama (R) celebrates during a parade after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama poses with the Emperor's Cup after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama poses with the Emperor's Cup after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama poses with the Emperor's Cup after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama speaks during an interview after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama speaks during an interview after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama (L) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama (R) receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama (top) beats komusubi Daieisho in a championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama (L) beats komusubi Daieisho in a championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama (top) beats komusubi Daieisho in a championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kiribayama (top) beats komusubi Daieisho in a championship playoff on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (C) delivers a speech on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku delivers a speech on the final day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 26, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Kiribayama (R) beats Hoshoryu on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 23, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Midorifuji (R) reacts after being beaten by Wakatakakage on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 23, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Wakamotoharu (L) beats Endo on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 23, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Wakatakakage (background) beats Midorifuji on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 23, 2023.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Hoshoryu (L) reacts after being beaten by Kiribayama on the 12th day of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 23, 2023.