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Japan's sumo association turns 100, but the sport's rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country

A visitor to Japan who wanders into a sumo tournament might be forgiven for thinking they had intruded upon a religious ceremony. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

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