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April 19, 2024
 

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SUMO

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Basho reports
The heights Akebono reached in sumo helped pave the way for future foreign-born yokozuna Asashoryu and Hakuho.
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Akebono's human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements
By John Gunning
Talk to anyone personally acquainted with recently deceased former yokozuna Akebono and almost immediately the words “generous” and “kind” will arise.
Akebono waves an American flag as he watches U.S. skaters in Nagano on Feb. 5, 1998, ahead of the Winter Olympics.
SUMO
Sumo legend Akebono, first foreign-born yokozuna, dies at 54
By Kathleen Benoza
Akebono, born Chadwick Haheo Rowan in Waimanalo, Hawaii, became the 64th yokozuna in 1993 and gained immense popularity.
Despite Japan’s strict anti-scalping laws, tickets for premium seats to sumo tournaments are being offered at massive markups on resale sites.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Scarcity of tickets leaves foreign sumo fans out in the cold
By John Gunning
Almost as soon as general ticket sales began on Saturday for the upcoming May Grand Sumo Tournament, the entire meet was sold-out.

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Takerufuji (left) is thrown to the ground by Hoshoryu on Thursday during the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
Basho reports
Hoshoryu hands star rookie Takerufuji his first loss in Osaka
The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira dropped to 11-1 as he was tossed from the ring by the Mongolian-born ozeki.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Takerufuji’s triumph is one for the ages
By John Gunning
SUMO
Ozeki Kotonowaka to change ring name to Kotozakura
SUMO
Takerufuji rides wave of support after winning historic sumo title
Basho reports
Takerufuji makes sumo history as first rookie top-division winner since 1914
Basho reports
Asanoyama pauses rookie Takerufuji's historic title bid
Basho reports
Debutant Takerufuji on brink of historic championship
Basho reports
Hoshoryu hands star rookie Takerufuji his first loss in Osaka
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Red-hot rookie Takerufuji off to historic start in Osaka tourney
By John Gunning
Basho reports
Takerufuji ties Taiho's top-tier rookie win streak record of 11
Basho reports
Top-division rookie Takerufuji continues unbeaten march
Basho reports
Rookie Takerufuji keeps outright lead and claims winning record
Basho reports
Kirishima slumps to 2-5 as Osaka tourney proceeds without Terunofuji
SUMO
Terunofuji pulls out of Spring Basho over health issues
Basho reports
Terunofuji loses third in a row as prospects Onosato and Takerufuji lead
SUMO
Yokozuna Terunofuji slumps to third defeat at Spring Basho
Basho reports
Terunofuji falls to second loss as Kirishima remains winless
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Scandal and poor starts have sumo in a rut in Osaka
By John Gunning
Basho reports
Wakamotoharu and Abi lead undefeated wrestlers in Osaka
Basho reports
Terunofuji avoids second loss on another day of upsets at Spring Basho
Basho reports
Yokozuna Terunofuji suffers surprising opening-day defeat
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No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
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