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SUMO

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Preparations advance on Monday for the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
By John Gunning
The British capital is playing host to the Japan Sumo Association’s first European exhibition in over three decades.
Top sumo stars, including yokozuna Hoshoryu, perform the goningakari contest, which pits five top-division wrestlers against one yokozuna.
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Japan Sumo Association’s 100th anniversary bash mixes the ancient with the modern
By John Gunning
A multitude of historical ceremonies and arcane aspects of the sport, each one rarely performed, were all on display over the space of a few hours at Tokyo’s Kokugikan.
Onosato's victory at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament gave him his fifth Emperor’s Cup at the age of 25.
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Onosato’s fifth title cements preeminent position in Japan’s national sport
By John Gunning
The question now is just how many Emperor’s Cups can the massive yokozuna win?

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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).
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What drives sumo journeymen to endure one of the world's most grueling sports
By John Gunning
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Rising star Aonishiki set for another chance to strengthen promotion bid
By John Gunning
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London’s calling and sumo’s top division — along with Hello Kitty — are ready to answer
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sumo’s grueling summer tour reveals wrestlers' true condition
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Is sumo becoming a victim of its own popularity?
By John Gunning
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Will Wakatakakage bring balance to the banzuke?
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Fresh start for stable founded by legendary yokozuna Taiho
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Kotoshoho's shock first Emperor's Cup could reinvigorate his career
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Disappointing start to Nagoya tournament turns into fascinating final stretch
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
JSA’s 100th anniversary event is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for sumo fans
By John Gunning
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Nagoya Basho shaping up to be another red-hot affair at new venue
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
By John Gunning
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Former college star Kusano looks ready for challenge of sumo's top tier
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Music star Masuiyama, a former ōzeki who died Sunday at 76, blazed unique trail
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Hakuho’s new venture not an automatic 'Grand Slam'
By John Gunning
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Hakuho vows to grow sumo globally after exiting domestic sports body
By Kanako Takahara
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Hakuho’s departure highlights worrying sumo trend
By John Gunning
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At this New York City sumo club, ‘Everybody gets thrown’
By Aimee Ortiz
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Former yokozuna Hakuho to leave sumo association
By Kanako Takahara and Karin Kaneko
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Why I chose Japanese citizenship over permanent residency
Jon Heese (second left) takes part in a 2024 New Year's nihonshu barrel opening ceremony.
For Uniqlo’s founder, conquering America is personal
A Uniqlo store in New York. In recent years, Uniqlo’s affordable, well-made basic clothes have struck a chord, especially with younger American shoppers, fueling a rapid business expansion.
Japan's fractured politics could ensnarl Takaichi's economic plans
Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, attends a news conference after the LDP presidential election in Tokyo on Oct. 4.
Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series with historic performance
Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
LDP and Nippon Ishin no Kai to form coalition government, report says
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai have agreed to form a coalition, paving the way for the country's first female prime minister, Kyodo reports.
What does Jimbocho think of its unexpected ‘cool’ status?
Tokyo's Jimbocho neighborhood is a haven for book lovers, its rows of secondhand bookstores spilling over with printed materials.
What you need to see at this year's Tokyo film festival
Chloe Zhao’s "Hamnet"
New film explores how Japan and the U.S. found common ground through baseball
Masanori Murakami became the first MLB player from Japan when he made his debut with the Giants on Sept 1, 1964.
As they wrestle for power, Japan’s political parties must remember their base
Rengo's head Tomoko Yoshino speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 8.
Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
Preparations advance on Monday for the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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