Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.
From hair weaves to dagger-toting referees, AFP looks at five sumo facts:
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