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Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 28, 2021
Flawless Terunofuji finishes with career-first perfect record
After winning his maiden meet at yokozuna in September, Terunofuji is the first wrestler since 32-time champion Taiho in 1962 to win in his first two tournaments as a grand champion.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 27, 2021
Terunofuji beats Abi to wrap up Kyushu title with day to spare
The Mongolian-born titan improved to an insurmountable 14-0 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center after being driven to the edge by challenger Abi.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 24, 2021
Terunofuji outlasts Ichinojo to keep sole lead on Day 11
The 29-year-old powerhouse holds a one-win buffer over ozeki Takakeisho and No. 15 maegashira Abi, who were both victorious on Day 11 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 3, 2021
One big name notably absent in November ranking of sumo wrestlers
For the first time in 14 years, the name of legend Hakuho Sho doesn't head up one side or the other of the banzuke's top row.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 30, 2020
Plenty to unpack after eventful, unforgettable year in sumo
Sumo somehow managed to keep going and provided much-needed distraction in a tough year.
Japan Times
SUMO
Aug 7, 2020
JSA rejects Abi's resignation, handing wrestler three-tourney ban
Former komusubi Abi was suspended for three tournaments and had his pay halved for five months for breaking guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Japan Sumo Association announced Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Aug 5, 2020
Abi asks to retire from sumo after violating coronavirus rules
It was revealed Abi had gone out twice to hostess bars with a lower-ranked wrestler from a different stable, once before and once during the tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 29, 2020
History shows Abi's flouting of virus protocols will likely be last straw for Japan Sumo Association
Many of those who have transgressed against the JSA's myriad rules (whether official or unwritten) in the past have found themselves out of the sport in short order.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 26, 2020
Abi criticized by sumo officials after violating coronavirus guidelines
The Japan Sumo Association had some harsh words on Saturday for 26-year-old wrestler Abi for eating out with supporters in violation of guidelines meant to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 25, 2020
Hakuho, Asanoyama remain in 3-way tie for lead at July meet
Yokozuna Hakuho ozeki Asanoyama each improved to 7-0 at the July Basho
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 15, 2020
Unbeaten Hakuho secures winning record as fellow wrestler pulls out with fever
Yokuzuna Hakuho stormed ahead to his eighth victory at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, while another wrestler at the tourney — being held behind closed doors because of the COVID-19 outbreak — pulled out after running a high fever.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 18, 2020
Shodai takes first loss, blowing New Year meet wide open
Rank-and-filer Shodai suffered his first defeat and relinquished his sole lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2020
Kakuryu suffers second straight loss
New sekiwake Asanoyama took his first loss of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, while yokozuna Kakuryu fell to his third defeat.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 22, 2019
Hakuho one win from 43rd title after dismantling Abi
Yokozuna Hakuho beat komusubi Abi at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, positioning himself just one win away from extending his record for career top-division championships to 43.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 20, 2019
Hakuho steps toward another title
Hakuho took another step toward his record-extending 43rd top-level championship with a victory over Ryuden at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 10, 2019
Yokozuna remain perfect on Day 4
Yokozuna Hakuho and Kakuryu maintained their share of the lead by staying unbeaten Wednesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 8, 2019
Sumo 101: Charismatic rikishi
One of sumo's most defining features is the stoicism of its wrestlers.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 12, 2018
Abi hands Kakuryu second loss in Nagoya
Up-and-coming youngster Abi caused an upset Thursday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament by handing yokozuna Kakuryu his second loss.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 19, 2018
Hakuho, Kakuryu record victories
Both yokozuna remained a win off the pace Saturday with routine victories on Day 7 of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 18, 2018
Tochinoshin grabs sole lead as Hakuho takes first loss
Yokozuna Hakuho relinquished his perfect record Friday in a shock loss to second-ranked maegashira Abi on Day 6 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Yen rebounds strongly after first slide past ¥160 since 1990
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JAL cancels international flight after captain gets drunk at Dallas hotel
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Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
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Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.

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