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Former Yokozuna Hakuho Has His Topknot Lopped Off
The former Yokozuna Hakuho, currently known as stablemaster Miyagino, had the top of his hair lopped...
January 29, 2023
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Capturing the Cup
Ozeki Takakeisho holds the Emperor’s Cup after winning his third tournament title by defeating No. 1...
January 22, 2023
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February is real beginning of New Year for giants of raised ring
In Japan, there is a saying that “New Year’s Day is the key to the rest of the year.” However, in th...
January 12, 2023
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1st sellout at Tokyo sumo tournament since COVID-19 pandemic
Banners declaring a full house hung from the rafters of the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday, th...
January 9, 2023
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Yokozuna Terunofuji pulls out on eve of New Year tourney
Yokozuna Terunofuji withdrew from the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, leaving the opening ...
January 6, 2023
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Bringing banzuke rankings back on track figures to be time consuming
What do Mitakeumi, Wakatakakage, Terunofuji, Ichinojo, Tamawashi and Abi all have in common? If you...
January 4, 2023
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JSA needs to act after seeing 4 ozeki demoted in quick succession
Last month in my previous column dealing with ozeki demotions, I touched on the viewpoint that the t...
December 14, 2022
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Rehabilitated sumo wrestler repays stablemaster with 1st championship
No. 9 maegashira Abi won an unusually close competition at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, the las...
November 28, 2022
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Abi takes Kyushu title in 3-way playoff
It took three wins on the day, including two in a rare three-way playoff, but No. 9 maegashira Abi ...
November 27, 2022
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Former ozeki Asanoyama in line for return to juryo next year after 1-year suspension
Former ozeki Asanoyama — who currently is No. 15 makushita — finished the Autumn Grand Sumo Tourname...
October 10, 2022
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Mongolian Tamawashi takes title in Tokyo
No. 3 maegashira Tamawashi seems to be getting better with age. At least his latest championship run...
September 25, 2022
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Uphill fight: Nagano Prefecture’s curious 2-meter-high raised ring
Regulations determine the size of the dohyo ring for grand sumo tournaments: A circle with a diamet...
September 14, 2022
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Sumo reporters long accorded place of honor in sport’s history
The Tokyo Sumo Sportswriters Club, a social organization for reporters covering the sport, was estab...
August 28, 2022
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Rankings remain closely guarded secret prior to official announcement
It appears that ozeki Mitakeumi will be keeping his rank for the next tournament after all. He was f...
August 10, 2022
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Embattled Mitakeumi might sidestep demotion with coronavirus infection
When infected with the coronavirus, there is little else one can do. Ozeki Mitakeumi was forced to w...
July 27, 2022
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