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Former yokozuna Hakuho at a news conference to promote the 16th edition of his namesake tournament, on Tuesday in Tokyo.
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Hakuho unveils expanded version of his namesake tournament for children
By John Gunning
The Hakuho Cup will feature girls and adults as the legendary yokozuna moves his event to the brand-new Toyota Arena Tokyo.
Aonishiki (left) defeats Ura on day one of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Aonishiki sets the pace as New Year Basho title race takes shape
By John Gunning
Although there is a long way to go in the current meet, if the 21-year-old takes home a second straight Emperor¡¯s Cup he¡¯ll be in position to earn promotion to yokozuna.
Onosato (right) wrestles during the open practice session at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion
By John Gunning
Injuries and form concerns cloud sumo¡¯s biggest stars heading into the 2026 hatsu basho.

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Basho reports
Tamawashi maintains outright lead by beating Nishikifuji
The No. 3 maegashira from Mongolia, who won his only Emperor's Cup in January 2019, improved to 11-2 by thrusting down No. 10 Nishikifuji (9-4).
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Changes abound in sumo¡¯s first banzuke of 2026
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
YouTube proves vital for sumo in era of changing accessibility
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Elite technique behind Aonishiki¡¯s rapid rise to §à?zeki
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Samejima becomes just third college freshman to win All-Japan title
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aonishiki¡¯s promotion to š­³ú±ð°ìŸ± seals 2025 as era-changing year
By John Gunning
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Aonishiki still in disbelief after winning first title at Kyushu Basho
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War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Onosato stumbles in quest for first perfect championship
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Onosato dominates in early days of Kyushu tournament
By John Gunning
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As Japan¡¯s female leader rises, can she cross sumo¡¯s sacred line?
By Mai Yoshikawa
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Yokozuna duo Onosato and Hoshoryu poised for another clash of titans
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
These are the hottest lower-division rikishi to watch right now
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Kyushu banzuke sets the stage to cement 2025¡¯s sumo narratives
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
London exhibition perhaps sumo's most successful trip abroad
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Japan Sumo Association¡¯s 100th anniversary bash mixes the ancient with the modern
By John Gunning
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Onosato¡¯s fifth title cements preeminent position in Japan¡¯s national sport
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Rising U.S. women's sumo team hopes to spread the word about Japan¡¯s national sport
By John Gunning
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Onosato and Hoshoryu off to hot starts as other contenders fall
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
What drives sumo journeymen to endure one of the world's most grueling sports
By John Gunning
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Thai woman arrested in Japan for smuggling 'zombie cigarettes'
Seized cartridges containing etomidate are shown at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture on Tuesday.
Kabuki actor Nakamura Tsurumatsu arrested for alleged damage at Tokyo restaurant
Kabuki actor Nakamura Tsurumatsu, whose real name is Daiki Shimizu, has been arrested on suspicion of breaking a Tokyo restaurant's door by kicking it on Sunday, sources said.
Growing number of anime studios setting up bases outside Tokyo to secure talent
Mappa¡¯s employees work at the anime studio¡¯s office in the city of Osaka in September. Some parts of the image are blurred for privacy reasons.
Heavy snow hits wide areas of Japan as extreme cold front hits
Central Sapporo on Wednesday morning. Around 50 centimeters of snowfall is expected in Hokkaido in the 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Osaka says 'I'm a little strange' after Melbourne fashion statement
Naomi Osaka arrives for her first round match against Croatia's Antonia Ruzic on Tuesday at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
At peace with baseball and refusing to be benched by surgeries, Warren Cromartie mulls legacy
Former Giants star Warren Cromartie worked with Kazuma Okamoto during his stint as a guest hitting instructor for Yomiuri.
In calling a snap election this soon, Takaichi is making it personal
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announces her will to dissolve the Lower House in Tokyo on Monday.
U.S. and Japan turn to drones to help offset China¡¯s military advantages
Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the U.S. Central Command operating area in November.
Snap election in February presents wintry challenges in Hokkaido
Workers in Sapporo's Odori Park prepare for the annual Snow Festival, which will take place during next month's Lower House campaign and Feb. 8 election.
Shinkansen vs. Amtrak and the lost art of small talk
The Amtrak Cascades line provides service along the Pacific Northwest from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Eugene, Oregon.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

After a busy couple of weeks on the public lecture circuit, German-born physicist Albert Einstein took a few days of relaxation on Hiroshima Prefecture¡¯s Miyajima island.
When Einstein came to Hiroshima
By Patrick Parr

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