Sumo
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Sumo Scene / Return of the Idei: Stablemasters in Nara-Period Costumes Evoke Ancient Sumo Traditions
The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, the last big competition of the year, has begun in Fukuoka. Spe...
November 12, 2025
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Sumo Scene / Former Sekiwake Takarafuji Steps Down From Ring; Wrestler Considered ‘Iron Man’ of Sumo with Tamawashi, Kaiketsu
When the subject of who is the “iron man” of present-day sumo comes up, the name Tamawashi inevit...
October 29, 2025
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Aonishiki Promoted to Sumo’s Sekiwake After Only 13 Tournaments, Breaks Record Set by Konishiki
Ukrainian Aonishiki continued his meteoric rise up the sumo rankings when he earned a record-fast...
October 27, 2025
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5-Day Grand Sumo Tournament in London Closes; Hoshoryu Wins Final Against Onosato
LONDON — The final day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in London took place on Sunday, with yokozuna...
October 20, 2025
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Sumo in London: Wrestler Captivates London Fans with Beautiful Shiko
LONDON — Juryo sumo wrestler Kotoeiho demonstrated his signature "shiko" foot stomping at the Gra...
October 20, 2025
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Sumo Wrestler Shows Magical Technique During London Tour; Ura Shows Why He’s Called ‘Magician’
LONDON — Sumo wrestler Ura dropped Shonannoumi on his back in a rare tsutaezori technique on Day ...
October 19, 2025
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Sumo Returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall After 34 Years; Full House Cheers Bouts Among 40 Japanese Rikishi
LONDON — The Grand Sumo Tournament in London opened on Wednesday, marking the first overseas tour...
October 16, 2025
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Sumo Wrestlers Onosato, Hoshoryu Enjoy London Stroll Ahead of Tournament
LONDON — Sumo wrestlers participating in the Grand Sumo Tournament in London toured the city cent...
October 15, 2025
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Sumo Scene / For Rikishi Fighting Solitary Battles, Mothers Are Often Their Greatest Supporters
For sumo wrestlers who step into the ring to fight solitary battles, the presence of family must ...
October 15, 2025
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Yokozuna Onosato Braces for 1st Grand Sumo Tournament in London in 34 Years
LONDON — Sumo champion Onosato, who holds the highest sumo wrestler rank of yokozuna, on Sunday m...
October 13, 2025
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Sumo Scene / Naked Ambassadors’ to Return to London for 1st Time in 34 Years; Sumo Tour to Feature 2 Yokozuna in 5-Day Run
The Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament came to a thrilling conclusion Sunday after days of non-stop act...
October 1, 2025
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Yokozuna Onosato Achieves Victory for Disaster-Hit Ishikawa Pref. in Autumn Sumo Tournament
When yokozuna Onosato’s victory in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament was declared, he simply nodde...
September 30, 2025
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Yokozuna Onosato Captures Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament Title with Win in All-Yokozuna Playoff
Yokozuna Onosato captured the championship of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament with a playoff vic...
September 28, 2025
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Yokozuna Hoshoryu Sets Up Final-Day Showdown with Onosato
Yokozuna Hoshoryu took little time to keep his hopes alive of winning the Autumn Tournament. Less...
September 27, 2025
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Sumo Scene / A Resurrected Ring Name and a Prayer for a Former Wrestler
A nostalgic old sumo ring name was revived at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July.
...September 17, 2025
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