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“What’s Today’s Special Day?” Series

December 28, 1925: The Unification of East and West, The Birth of the Dai Nihon Sumo Association—Dawn of a National Sport

Discover the history of December 28, 1925, when the Tokyo and Osaka Sumo Associations merged. Learn how this event shaped Sumo into Japan's sacred national sport and preserved ancient traditions.