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SUMO
May 10, 2006

Hakuho stays unbeaten in Summer Basho

Newly promoted ozeki Hakuho made quick work of compatriot Kyokutenho Tuesday to maintain a share of the early lead with a spotless record on the third day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
SUMO
Apr 6, 2006

JSA plans tours of Taiwan, Mongolia this summer

The Japan Sumo Association plans to hold training tours of Taiwan and Mongolia this summer for top wrestlers, association officials said Wednesday.
SUMO
Jan 23, 2006

Tochiazuma captures third Emperor's Cup title

Ozeki Tochiazuma captured his third career title after overpowering yokozuna Asashoryu on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
SUMO
Sep 22, 2005

Winter tour may be canceled

The customary regional winter sumo tour, centered in Kyushu, will likely be canceled due to the flagging popularity of the ancient Japanese sport, sumo sources said Tuesday.
SUMO
Feb 24, 2005

Futagoyama waging battle against cancer

Sumo stablemaster Futagoyama is waging a battle with mouth cancer, his son and former grand champion Takanohana revealed Wednesday.
SUMO
Dec 24, 2004

Asashoryu remains in charge in east spot at New Year Basho

Lone yokozuna Asashoryu, who won five Emperor's Cup titles in 2004, will occupy the prestigious east slot as the Japan Sumo Association released the rankings on Thursday for the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Oct 3, 2004

Ceremony held for Musashimaru

Former grand champion Musashimaru was honored in a retirement ceremony Saturday at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Musashimaru had his top knot cut off by fellow wrestlers and friends in a traditional ceremony at the famed sumo arena. Tears rolled down Musashimaru's face as the final cut was made by his stablemaster...
SUMO
Sep 12, 2004

Asashoryu set to drive for five

After becoming only the ninth sumo wrestler to win four straight tournaments, Asashoryu is poised to take a big step toward reaching a new landmark when the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament gets under way Sunday.
SUMO
May 12, 2004

Asashoryu wins 33rd straight

Grand champion Asashoryu extended his perfect record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday, winning his third bout of the 15-day tournament.
SUMO
Apr 27, 2004

Asashoryu tops prestigious east slot

Fiery yokozuna Asashoryu will be aiming to go undefeated for the third straight basho atop the prestigious east slot as the Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings on Monday for the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Nov 22, 2003

Akebono facing challenge in K-1

Former sumo wrestler Akebono admits he's worried about his upcoming K-1 debut against former NFL lineman Bob Sapp but knows there's no turning back now.
SUMO
Aug 26, 2003

Kaio keeps top spot on east ozeki roost

Kaio, winner of the Nagoya tournament, maintains the top east ozeki position for the second straight time, while yokozuna Asashoryu keeps the top east slot for the third tournament in the Japan Sumo Association's rankings for the upcoming Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament released Monday.
SUMO
May 26, 2003

Asashoryu wins Summer Basho

Mongolian Asashoryu wrapped up his first Emperor's Cup as a yokozuna on Sunday after Musoyama slapped down Kaio on the final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Jan 21, 2003

Kaiho hands Asashoryu first loss of basho

High-flying sumo star Asashoryu failed to impress the sumo world on a day when yokozuna Takanohana retired, falling to his first loss at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at the hands of rank-and-filer Kaiho on Monday.
SUMO
Jan 7, 2003

JSA head may call for steroid tests

Japan Sumo Association chairman Kitanoumi said Sunday he may call for tests for steroid use in sumo due to a recent spate of injuries to wrestlers in the sport.
SUMO
Sep 8, 2002

Last hurrah for Takanohana?

Yokozuna Takanohana has definite plans to compete in the Aki Basho at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. It will be his first appearance on the dohyo since May 2001; he has been absent for a record (for a yokozuna) seven consecutive tournaments.
SUMO
Jul 5, 2002

Takanohana to skip Nagoya Basho

Yokozuna Takanohana will sit out of the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament for an unprecedented seventh straight absence from a basho due to the late recovery of his injured knee, sumo officials said Thursday.
SUMO
Mar 11, 2002

Trio of dragons open with wins

OSAKA -- Sumo's trio of wrestlers born in 1976 -- the year of the dragon -- kicked off their bids for promotion to the yokozuna and ozeki ranks with convincing wins Sunday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Jan 23, 2002

Tochiazuma leads at 10-0

Tochiazuma manhandled former ozeki Dejima to emerge as the sole undefeated wrestler Tuesday after komusubi Kotomitsuki and ozeki Chiyotaikai both fell to their first losses due to concentration lapses at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
Descendants in Philippines denied Japanese citizenship
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Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Government and bad actors are at the root of the foreign national issue
A maiko walks down a street crowded with tourists in Kyoto. Challenges that come with a massive influx of overseas visitors and foreign nationals buying up real estate are just some of the immigration problems that have become hot-button political issues in Japan.
Japan lawmakers eye firm response to Chinese envoy's threat to behead PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a Lower House Budget Committee meeting on Friday.
Tatsuya Nakadai: A masterful leading man and postwar icon
Tatsuya Nakadai had the look of a leading man in his youth, but his large and searching eyes suggested the pain and loneliness of an old soul.
As Japan’s female leader rises, can she cross sumo’s sacred line?
Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (front center) delivers a speech on the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday. Centuries of belief and tradition still underpin the all-male association's stance of excluding women.
Takaichi doesn’t mince words on Taiwan, but dramatic policy shift unlikely
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in parliament on Tuesday.
Florist Nicolai Bergmann flourishes outside the box
Florist Nicolai Bergmann shops for fresh flowers at the Ota flower market in Tokyo on Friday.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.

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