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Kirishima points to his name in the <i>š­³ú±ð°ìŸ±</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 š­³ú±ð°ìŸ± in sumo¡¯s latest banzuke rankings
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
A new role as wakamonogashira may bring overdue attention to the little-known veterans who help keep sumo running.
Jonathon Templeton (second from right) with members of Sumo na hEireann
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 8, 2026
Sumo creates unity on an island famed for division
By John Gunning
In Ireland, an amateur sumo federation spanning north and south is navigating identity, politics and funding while building an inclusive sport from the ground up.
Eight retired wrestlers at the announcement of a new tournament for former <i>rikishi</i> in Tokyo on Monday
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 1, 2026
Smiles, not stoicism, at new tournament for retired sumo stars
By John Gunning
A new tournament for former sumo wrestlers promises a far more relaxed atmosphere than the sport usually allows.
Kirishima delivers a speech at the ceremony announcing his promotion to <i>š­³ú±ð°ìŸ±</i> in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, on Wednesday.
SUMO
Mar 25, 2026
Kirishima clinches return to š­³ú±ð°ìŸ± rank
Hampered by a neck injury, Kirishima was demoted after competing in the š­³ú±ð°ìŸ± 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
Kirishima¡¯s Emperor¡¯s Cup likely seals dramatic return to š­³ú±ð°ìŸ±
By John Gunning
The Osaka championship could prove pivotal for Kirishima, restoring his place among sumo's top ranks.
Yoshinofuji (left) defeats Aonishiki on March 9, the second day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, at Edion Arena in Osaka. ¡¡
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 18, 2026
Aonishiki¡¯s busted yokozuna bid disappointing, but not concerning
By John Gunning
For Aonishiki, the Osaka meet is likely to go down as just a stumbling block on his journey toward the sport's highest rank.
Onosato displays a look of frustration after being defeated by Fujinokawa at the Edion Arena in Osaka on Tuesday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Mar 11, 2026
Onosato¡¯s withdrawal evokes painful reminder of stablemaster¡¯s fate
By John Gunning
Sumo fans are wondering whether history might be repeating itself.
Aonishiki pictured at Ajigawa stable in Tokyo on Feb. 2
SUMO
Mar 6, 2026
March basho opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
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.
Newly promoted wrestlers Fujiseiun (left) and Fujiryoga pose with a copy of the <i>banzuke</i> rankings in Osaka on Tuesday.
SUMO
Feb 25, 2026
Physical banzuke ranking reveals sumo¡¯s storylines
By John Gunning
Many sumo stories don¡¯t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings.
Yen soars as Japan intervenes after issuing 'final' warning
Pedestrians walk past a stock quotation board showing the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen, outside a brokerage in Tokyo on Thursday.
New Zealand officials reject statue remembering 91²Ö¿â comfort women
A statue symbolizing former South Korean comfort women in Seoul
Japan secures enough petroleum-derived naphtha to last into 2027
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a government meeting on the Middle East on Thursday at the Prime Minister&#039;s Office.
Japan mum on yen intervention, heavy on jawboning, ahead of long holiday weekend
The yen was back in ?150-to-the-dollar territory after reports of intervention by the Japanese government.
Not even Japanese bathhouses are immune from shocks of Iran war
The interior of Ume-no-yu, a public bathhouse in the city of Nagano. Soaring oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East are threatening to deal a final blow to a storied Japanese institution: the sento, or traditional public bathhouse.
For tourists in Japan¡¯s outdoor sports scene, safety is not guaranteed
Each winter, countless tourists flock to Japan&#039;s famous snow-covered mountains, but a lack of top-down regulation on the country&#039;s outdoor sports industry can make certain activities unnecessarily risky.
¡®Sashiko¡¯ needlework artisan says craft is about 'the stories behind the stitching'
Traditional Japanese needlework has exploded in popularity, but a book from a third-generation artisan aims to bring more context to the craft&#039;s newfound popularity.
Tennis trailblazer Kei Nishikori announces his retirement
Kei Nishikori, who has won 12 titles on the ATP Tour and climbed as high as No. 4 in the world rankings, on Thursday announced his retirement.
Documentary captures the long echo of Fukushima's nuclear disaster
Toru Yamada¡¯s documentary ¡°At the Triangle Intersection,¡± which delves into the lingering impact of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, follows Tetsu (center), the matriarch of the Watanabe family, her son, Takemasa (right) and her daughter-in-law, Shigeko.
Japanese fried chicken with a Southern twist
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