Lone ozeki Takakeisho comes through with a clutch win against the rank-and-filer on the final day, collecting his first title since November 2020.
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Ozeki Takakeisho had his hands full but came out on top on Day 8. Kotoshoho is the other wrestler with seven wins in the 15-day tournament.
With grand champion Terunofuji sidelined with knee injuries, lone ozeki Takakeisho is the tournament's highest-ranked wrestler.
Hobbled by knee injuries, Mongolian-born yokozuna Terunofuji is forced to sit out his second straight tournament. The title chase appears wide open.
Gamer's World columnist Daniel Robson expects a year of big time videogame releases, events and adaptations, but has muted predictions for new hardware.
With predictions of rising inflation, trade unions say workers deserve a 5% pay rise. Meanwhile, BOJ reviews monetary policy against the threat of recession.
After a 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Emperor Naruhito and the Imperial Family resumed the annual tradition of New Year greetings with the general public.
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Happy New Year. Life is an adventure that's full of beautiful destinations. Wishing you many wonderful memories made in 2023.
It's peak season at Arai Daruma, a small traditional shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Beginning with the shop owner, they are busy making daruma dolls...