Japan Airlines was recently forced to arrange an extra flight at short notice as its two planes were at risk of surpassing their weight limits. However, the weight was not due to excess luggage but a passenger list of sumo wrestlers.

Japan Airlines forced to lay extra plane to transfer sumo wrestlers due to weight concerns

Hakuho, who was born Munkhbat Davaajargal, came to Japan at age 15 to enter the sumo world and acquired Japanese citizenship in September 2019.

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Japan's sumo wrestlers faced off for the Spring Grand Tournament on Sunday in front of empty seats in Osaka, western Japan, with fans asked to stay away to help limit the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

Japan's sumo wrestlers face off for spring tournament in front of empty seats

US President Donald Trump arrives in Japan on Saturday for a four-day trip likely to be dominated by warm words and friendly images, but light on substantive progress over trade.

Donald Trump begins his Japan visit to burnish ties with Shinzo Abe over golf, sumo and steak

Harumafuji, considered one of the ancient Japanese sport's best wrestlers, allegedly struck Takanoiwa, 27, with a beer bottle or a blow to the head on October 25 at a restaurant in Tottori, in eastern Japan.

Japanese police question sumo star over alleged beer bottle assault

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