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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki receives the prime minister's cup after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki is interviewed after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (L) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (back) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (front) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (front) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrester sekiwake Aonishiki (back) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrester sekiwake Aonishiki (R) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Sumo: Ritual ahead of Kyushu tournament

A ritual is held 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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Sumo: Ritual ahead of Kyushu tournament

A ritual is held 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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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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Ritual ahead of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 9, 2024, at which prayers are offered for the success and safety of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 3 maegashira Tobizaru (L) beats komusubi Abi on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 1 maegashira Ura (L) beats No. 4 maegashira Gonoyama on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kotonowaka (R) beats No. 6 maegashira Shonannoumi on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Hoshoryu (top) beats No. 5 maegashira Midorifuji on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 1 maegashira Ura (front) beats sekiwake Kotonowaka on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 7 maegashira Hokuseiho (L) beats No. 5 maegashira Midorifuji on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

No. 2 maegashira Shodai (back) beats sekiwake Wakamotoharu on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Daieisho (L) beats komusubi Hokutofuji on the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Maegashira Gonoyama (L) beats ozeki Kirishima on the sixth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Takakeisho (L) beats maegashira Tobizaru on the sixth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Maegashira Takayasu beats ozeki Hoshoryu on the sixth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 17, 2023.

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Ritual ahead of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

A ritual is held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan celebrates after winning the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai (R) of Japan poses with the tournament's ambassador, Ai Miyazato, after winning the Suntory Ladies Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan poses with the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan poses with the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan hits off the fifth tee during the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan hits a shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Japanese high schooler at Fukushima festival in Paris

Paris, France - Asuka Endo (R), a student at Kaishi Kokusai High School of Niigata Prefecture who hails from the town of Okuma in Fukushima Prefecture, talks with a visitor on Aug. 31, 2014, at a booth at a two-day cultural event in Paris titled "Ring of Tohoku Rebirth," an OECD project to help the 2011 earthquake-hit northeastern Japanese region get back on its feet. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo also visited the event.

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Powerful typhoon approaches Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Women walk along Kokusai Dori, a busy shopping street in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, in strong winds on July 8, 2014, as Typhoon Neoguri approaches.

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Ahn wins Suntory Ladies Open

KOBE, Japan - Ahn Sun Ju (R) of South Korea holds the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 15, 2014. Haruka Morita (L) won the Best Amateur Award.

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Ahn, Iijima hug at Suntory Ladies Open

KOBE, Japan - Ahn Sun Ju (R) of South Korea and Akane Iijima of Japan hug after completing the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 15, 2014. Ahn won the tournament and Iijima finished second.

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Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (C) poses with his family and supporters after winning his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

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Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (back) beats rival Hakuho to win his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

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Harumafuji wins 6th career title

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji (facing) beats rival Hakuho to win his sixth career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2013.

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McCartney offers sumo prize

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo shows banners, each signifying a 60,000 yen prize, offered by singer Paul McCartney for the winner of the final bout of the 12th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 21, 2013, at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka Prefecture. The 71-year-old former Beatle, who was in Japan on a concert tour, sponsored five of the banners, which were also ads for his latest album NEW.