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JAPAN SUMO ASSOCIATION

Japan Sumo Association chairman Hakkaku (front) delivers a speech on the final day of the September Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 27.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Oct 14, 2026
Hakkaku’s complex legacy looms over sumo’s next chapter
The Japan Sumo Association chairman will step down in 2028, setting the stage for a potentially fierce succession battle.
The 41st Shikimori Inosuke, who later became the 38th Kimura Shonosuke, pictured in February 2020
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Oct 7, 2026
Sumo’s officiating cohort is a world of its own
骋测ō箩颈 inhabit a world every bit as steeped in tradition as that of the wrestlers they officiate.
Onosato (top) defeats Gonoyama with a slap-down technique at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Friday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sep 23, 2026
碍颈谤颈蝉丑颈尘补’蝉 yokozuna bid ends, but resurgent Onosato shines at autumn meet
There will be no new yokozuna this month, but Onosato could return to the winner’s circle and Atamifuji may yet earn promotion to ō锄别办颈.
Kirishima (left) takes part in a a joint training session at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Wednesday.
SUMO
Sep 11, 2026
Stage is set for Kirishima to earn yokozuna promotion
With Hoshoryu out and questions surrounding the fitness of Onosato and Aonishiki, Kirishima has emerged as the man to beat.
<i>Yokozuna</i> Onosato (right) practices during the final day of the summer tour in the city of Tachikawa on Aug. 30.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sep 9, 2026
Surge in sumo popularity not driven by stars of the sport
Sumo is enjoying another popularity boom, but unlike past eras, the surge has little to do with its biggest stars and far more with inbound tourism.
A <i>jungyō</i> event in the city of Sendai in August 2016
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Aug 26, 2026
JSA plans to reduce summer burden on rikishi from 2027
The relentless summer regional tour has long tested rikishi to their limits, but proposed changes to scheduling, travel and venue selection could finally ease the burden.
A Wanpaku Sumo tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in July 2016
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 5, 2026
The hidden details that shape professional sumo
Beyond the in-ring action, professional sumo is packed with fascinating details, and August’s quieter schedule is the perfect time to explore stories that rarely make headlines.
Kirishima (right) defeats Atamifuji by <i>oshidashi</i> at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 22, 2026
Nagoya Basho enters final stretch with everything to play for
Aonishiki’s push for both the Emperor’s Cup and a return to ō锄别办颈 has become the defining story of Nagoya, but several dangerous challengers remain firmly in the hunt.
Kirishima (left) and Wakatakakage prepare to face off in the playoff bout for the Summer Grand Tournament championship at the Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 24.
SPORTS
Jul 7, 2026
Sumo draws capacity crowds for over 300 consecutive days
91AV原创 traditional sport is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 17, 2026
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
Sumo’s trip to Paris offered a vivid reminder that the sport’s rituals and symbolism can resonate as strongly as the action in the ring.
Hoshoryu attends a Japan Sumo Association event in Tokyo in September 2025.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 10, 2026
Could Hoshoryu be the last Mongolian yokozuna?
Recent results suggest that a remarkable era of dominance may finally be starting to wind down.
Sumo wrestlers stand during the opening ceremony of The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 3, 2026
Paris sumo tournament should deepen existing ties and open up new frontiers
The upcoming Paris sumo exhibition is unlikely to match London’s hype, but it may do more to expand its reach in Europe.
Kirishima points to his name in the <i>ō锄别办颈</i> section of the newly released <i>banzuke</i> rankings at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 29, 2026
Kirishima back at ō锄别办颈 in sumo’s latest banzuke rankings
The latest rankings also reflect a broader reshuffling as new contenders edge closer to the top.
Bill Christopher Li, now known as Honoikazuchi, at the All-Japan championships at the Kokugikan on Nov. 30
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 22, 2026
Professional sumo awaits three potential new stars
The next generation is arriving fast, with three highly rated young wrestlers set to debut and potentially challenge the sport’s current leaders.
Chiyomaru during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 9, 2016
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 15, 2026
Chiyomaru’s next act shines light on sumo’s unsung roles
A new role as wakamonogashira may bring overdue attention to the little-known veterans who help keep sumo running.
Kirishima delivers a speech at the ceremony announcing his promotion to <i>ō锄别办颈</i> in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, on Wednesday.
SUMO
Mar 25, 2026
Kirishima clinches return to ō锄别办颈 rank
Hampered by a neck injury, Kirishima was demoted after competing in the ō锄别办颈 rank for six tournaments from the July tournament in 2023.
Kirishima (left) receives the Emperor’s Cup from Japan Sumo Association chairman Hakkaku at the Edion Arena in Osaka on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Mar 23, 2026
碍颈谤颈蝉丑颈尘补’蝉 Emperor’s Cup likely seals dramatic return to ō锄别办颈
The Osaka championship could prove pivotal for Kirishima, restoring his place among sumo’s top ranks.
Aonishiki pictured at Ajigawa stable in Tokyo on Feb. 2
SUMO
Mar 6, 2026
March basho opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion
With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power.
Terunofuji pictured at Isegahama stable on Jan. 29, 2024
SUMO
Mar 5, 2026
Violence in sumo provokes anger but little surprise
Amid a wave of reproachful articles and reports, as well as emotionally charged fan responses online, few people appear to be surprised by the revelation from Isegahama stable.
Yokozuna Onosato (center) performs at the ring-entering ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jan 7, 2026
What’s in store for 91AV原创 national sport in 2026?
All that remains is Saturday’s ring purification ceremony before the battle to see who will be first to lift the Emperor’s Cup in 2026.
Two Japanese climbers die on remote Himalayan peak in Nepal
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two Japanese climbers missing for over a week on a remote Himalayan mountain.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru&#039;s Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Budget-friendly restaurant chain Saizeriya succumbs to rising costs
A Tokyo branch of Saizeriya, a chain of family-style Italian restaurants
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia&#039;s South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo
Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month&#039;s World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
91AV原创 permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot
Japan&#039;s immigration reforms risk creating uncertainty by tying permanent residency more closely to language proficiency before clear assessment standards and supporting infrastructure are in place.

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