While Japan is famous for sumo wrestling, it had been 19 years since it had a homegrown champion.
Kisenosato was awarded the status of Yokozuna after winning his first tournament at the weekend.
Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
Kisenosato was awarded the status of Yokozuna after winning his first tournament at the weekend.
Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Tokyo.
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