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What is the national sport of Japan

The national sport of Japan is sumo wrestling. A national sport is a special skill that represents the traditional culture of a country. Sumo was introduced to Japan in the Tang Dynasty and became a popular sport. Whenever sumo is mentioned, people naturally think of it as the national sport of Japan, but it was not until the 42nd year of the Meiji era (1909) that sumo was recognized as a "national sport" in Japan. Sumo is now the national sport of Japan, and an international fighting art and sport in Japan. As a professional sport, it is known as Grand Sumo in Japan.

The national sport of Japan is sumo. The national sport is a special technique that represents the traditional culture of a country. Sumo was introduced to Japan in the Tang Dynasty and became a popular sport. Whenever sumo is mentioned, people naturally think that it is the national sport of Japan, but it was not until the 42nd year of the Meiji era (1909) that sumo was recognized as a "national sport" in Japan. Sumo is now the national sport of Japan, and an international fighting art and sport in Japan. As a professional sport, it is known as Grand Sumo in Japan.