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Onosato (left) battles Abi on Day 3 of the Summer Basho in Tokyo on Tuesday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sumo title contenders already emerging in early stages of Tokyo meet
By John Gunning
With Onosato looking untouchable during the summer meet’s opening stages, excitement is already building over his yokozuna bid.
Hoshoryu (right) practices against Kotozakura at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 2.
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Hoshoryu dominates rivals in practice, but real test awaits at May Basho
By John Gunning
Sumo is a sport where practice results are unreliable if taken as a predictor of future success.
Former sekiwake Toyonoshima and Airi Hisano train at Tachihi Sumo Club on May 1.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Former sekiwake Toyonoshima is new head coach at innovative women’s club
By John Gunning
Detailing how she struggled with injury over the past few years, Airi Hisano said she had considered retirement before being approached to join the club.

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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
Sumo's throwback regional tours offer glimpse into sport's heart and history
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Takayasu’s latest heartbreak makes sumo history
By John Gunning
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Sumo’s 'Big 12' are an eclectic group
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Ozeki Onosato on doorstep of yokozuna promotion after latest title
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Japan’s twin obsessions meet as MLB visits sumo’s heartland
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sumo in March comes in like a lion
By John Gunning
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New yokozuna Hoshoryu and rising star Onosato enter Spring Basho as favorites
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Can sumo avoid becoming another soulless corporate sport?
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Latest sumo ranking sheet has plenty to catch the eye
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
What is the ceiling for sumo’s newest yokozuna?
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Could Ukraine be the next nation to produce a yokozuna?
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
No Paris Syndrome for Japan’s national sport
By John Gunning
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Tokyo crowd welcomes sumo's newest grand champion in ancient ceremony
By Andrew MCKIRDY
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Sumo’s newest yokozuna is all smiles — but major challenges await
By John Gunning
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Sumo avoids chasm at top as Hoshoryu picked for top rank
Basho reports
Hoshoryu overcomes rank-and-file wrestlers to put yokozuna promotion in sight
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Terunofuji’s career was unique — and great
By John Gunning
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Top sumo pros to enter the ring in Paris in June 2026
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Yokozuna Terunofuji retires after injury-plagued career
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Wide-open field has the New Year Basho looking like anyone's tourney
By John Gunning
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Transport ministry issues warning to Haneda Airport operator
The operator of Tokyo's Haneda Airport has been warned by the government over its inappropriate transactions.
Success of Chinese-made fighter jets against India raises alarm in Asia
Chinese J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, in November 2015.
One month on, Osaka Expo urged to boost heat and crowd control measures
A gate to the Osaka Expo site is crowded with visitors on Monday.
Xi defiance pays off as Trump meets most China trade demands
Then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits a school in South Gate, California, in February 2012. Experts say Xi won big in his standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japanese retailers turn to California rice for cheaper alternative
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass eats California rice at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday along with Mitsuko Tsuchiya, vice president of retailer Aeon.
Sumo title contenders already emerging in early stages of Tokyo meet
Onosato (left) battles Abi on Day 3 of the Summer Basho in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Harmfully hot days for pregnant women in Japan nearly doubled over past five years
New research by a U.S. climate scientists’ group reveals that extreme heat has increased the risks of preterm births and other pregnancy complications in Japan, nearly doubling the number of days that are harmfully hot for pregnant women over the past five years.
Japanese automakers looking at a ¥1 trillion hit from Trump tariffs 
Cars on display at Nissan's headquarters in Yokohama on Tuesday. The automaker posted a massive annual net loss and confirmed that it plans to cut thousands of jobs worldwide.
Tokyo Stock Exchange wants stocks to be affordable for the average investor
The Tokyo Stock Exchange building in Nihonbashi. The exchange wants companies to lower the entry cost of investing in their shares.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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