Sumo
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The Sumo Scene / Eating Is Also Part of Training, Goes Beyond Just a Boiling Pot of Stew
When you hear the word “chanko,” what kind of cuisine comes to mind? No doubt, many would answer a b...
October 4, 2023
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Former Sekiwake Okinoumi Wrestles Final Bout in Oki Classical Sumo Style
A ceremonial sumo bout to commemorate the retirement of former sekiwake Okinoumi and his succession ...
October 1, 2023
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Takakeisho Captures 4th Emperor’s Cup at Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament (Update 1)
Ozeki Takakeisho won a dramatic playoff on the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tok...
September 24, 2023
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The Sumo Scene / Unique Tradition Is Celebratory Moment Marking Longevity Milestone for Ex-Rikishi
The run-up to the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament featured a special moment for Hakkaku, the chairman o...
September 20, 2023
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Yokozuna Terunofuji Withdraws from Sept. Sumo Tournament
Yokozuna Terunofuji has withdrawn from the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, which is set to kick off Su...
September 8, 2023
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The Sumo Scene / Unique Combination of Sport, Culture Helps Serve as Major Draw for Overseas Visitors
We’re on the verge of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, and the perfor...
September 6, 2023
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Sumo Fans Watch 1st Open Training Session in 4 Years
The yokozuna judging committee held a practice session on the main ring at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in ...
September 2, 2023
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The Sumo Scene / New Ozeki Hoshoryu Destined to Follow in Huge Footsteps of Accomplished Uncle
When Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu was informed of his promotion to the rank of ozeki on July 26 ...
August 23, 2023
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The Sumo scene / Former Ozeki Asanoyama’s Uphill Climb Back to Top Ranks Has Long Way to Go
While Hoshoryu was winning his first career title and securing promotion to ozeki at the recently co...
August 9, 2023
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Hoshoryu Promoted to Sumo’s 2nd-Highest Rank of Ozeki
NAGOYA (Jiji Press) — The board of the Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday unanimously decided to pr...
July 26, 2023
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Summer Regional Tour: When Young Wrestlers Undergo ‘transformation’
With the conclusion of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, the sumo world will soon enter the season o...
July 26, 2023
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Hoshoryu Wins Nagoya Playoff for 1st Title
Sekiwake Hoshoryu shrugged off the pressure and got the two wins he needed Sunday to capture his fir...
July 23, 2023
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Sumo: Kirishima Pulls Out of 1st Tourney as Ozeki
NAGOYA — Newly promoted ozeki Kirishima never even made it into the ring for his debut. The 27-ye...
July 10, 2023
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Sumo Yokozuna Terunofuji Holds Wedding Reception in Tokyo 2 Years After Ceremony
Yokozuna Terunofuji, 31, held his wedding reception at a Tokyo hotel on Sunday. Around 800 guests we...
June 12, 2023
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Kiribayama Takes Kirishima Name after Ozeki Promotion
The Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday unanimously agreed to promote sumo wrestler Kiribayama from ...
May 31, 2023
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