Sumo
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Sumo Scene / Live English Commentary Service Begins, Sharing the Unique Culture of Sumo
The September Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament was a resounding success, with “Sold Out” banners hang...
October 2, 2024
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24-year-old Onosato Promoted to 2nd-highest Sumo Rank of Ozeki
AMI, Ibaraki (Jiji Press) — The board of the Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday unanimously deci...
September 26, 2024
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Sekiwake Onosato Clinches Autumn Grand Sumo Title with Day to Spare
Sekiwake Onosato clinched his second Emperor's Cup — and almost sure promotion to ozeki — with a ...
September 21, 2024
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Sumo Scene / Special Pre-Tournament Joint Training Session Gives Glimpse of What’s to Come
The Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, the last to be held this year in Tokyo, is in full swing and he...
September 18, 2024
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Yokozuna Terunofuji to Sit Out Autumn Tournament; Blames Knee Injury for Insufficient Preparation
Yokozuna Terunofuji will sit out this year’s Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, which starts Sunday, b...
September 6, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / For Popular Ex-Ozeki Asanoyama, This Drop in Rank Was Not of His Own Doing
As the long summer vacation comes to an end, we can start preparing for the Autumn Grand Sumo Tou...
September 4, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Coming Off Serious Injury, Enho Gradually Works His Way Back Up from the Depths
This year’s recently completed Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament was the last to be held at Dolphins A...
August 21, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Summer Children’s Vacation Event Can Bring More to the Ring
Japan’s lengthy summer vacation is in full swing. Despite the heat, the energetic voices of child...
August 7, 2024
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Yokozuna Terunofuji Takes Nagoya Sumo Tournament Title in Playoff
Yokozuna Terunofuji, having blown two chances to win the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament over the fi...
July 28, 2024
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Terunofuji Bid for 10th Career Title Hits Snag
Yokozuna Terunofuji had a chance to clinch his 10th career title with a day to spare at the Nagoy...
July 27, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / While Not Part of Olympic Agenda, Sport Has History of Connections with Games
As the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament steams toward a thrilling conclusion that will bring the curt...
July 24, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Venerable Nagoya Arena Prepares to Host Final Tournament; Venue for Numerous Sumo Surprises over 6 Decades
That time of year is upon us, when Nagoya hosts its lone grand sumo tournament. And this year’s e...
July 10, 2024
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Onosato Moves Up to Sekiwake for Nagoya Tourney
Onosato, coming off his historic championship at the previous Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, was p...
July 1, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Revival of Nakamura Stable Stirs Up Memories of Notable Predecessor
Just hearing the name again brings up feelings of nostalgia.
...June 26, 2024
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The Sumo Scene / Experience Prepares New ‘coach’ for Guiding Young Wrestlers on Tough Journey
Last month’s Summer Grand Sumo Tournament marked the end of the active career of 32-year-old Koto...
June 12, 2024
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