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Sport and spirituality collide on the grounds of a controversial Tokyo shrine

Once a year, the grounds of Yasukuni Shine is interrupted by the rhythmic stomp of sumo wrestlers and the murmur of picnickers staking out a view of the action. Wrestlers from across Japan descend on the Tokyo site to pray for strength and entertain the public with warm-up routines, mock bouts and mingling with fans.



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