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The Japan Sumo Association established a Social Contribution Department in 2017 to support charitable efforts and disaster recovery in Japanese communities.
TOKYO >> Some who follow sumo might be surprised to learn that in 2017, the Japan Sumo Association created what it calls a Social Contribution Department. The department is dedicated to making charitable contributions to Japanese communities and helping disaster-stricken regions with recovery.
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