Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris

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Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris

<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.

Yokozuna Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11. | REUTERS

By John Gunning
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Jun 17, 2026

On June 14, the Japan Sumo Association wrapped up its second successful overseas trip in the space of less than a year.

Selling out both days at the 15,000-seat Accor Arena in Paris, the JSA built on the momentum generated by last October’s visit to London and continues to reinvigorate interest in Japan’s national sport across Europe.

Inside the ring, Kotozakura was the overall champion, taking home the trophy after downing yokozuna Hoshoryu in a matchup of daily winners.

Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night’s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.

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By Tomoko Otake

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan’s landscape that they often go unnoticed.

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