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Grand Sumo Tournament returns to London after 34 years

Staging at prestigious Royal Albert Hall sells out despite high ticket prices

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The Grand Sumo Tournament is being staged at London's Royal Albert Hall for the second time, with tickets for the five-day series sold out. (Photo by Carla Messinger)

CARLA MESSINGER
October 16, 2025 20:40 JST

LONDON -- Japan's Grand Sumo Tournament returns to London's Royal Albert Hall this week, 34 years after making its debut in the city.

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