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ASANOYAMA

Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 9, 2021
Asanoyama's likely suspension shows change in JSA's decision-making
The ozeki's violation of COVID-19 protocols would easily have earned a forced retirement in the past.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 20, 2021
Asanoyama out of Summer Basho after violating coronavirus safety rules
A report alleged Asanoyama had dined out with others prior to the tournament, when association members were under orders to stay home.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 11, 2021
Wakatakakage makes Asanoyama second ozeki victim in row at summer tourney
The rising talent prevented his larger opponent from leveraging his size advantage in a back-and-forth tussle that ended with the maegashira crushing out the ozeki.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 10, 2021
Terunofuji only unbeaten ozeki left after Day 2 of Summer Basho
Asanoyama and Shodai fell to rank-and-file opponents, while Takakeisho lost to komusubi Mitakeumi.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 14, 2021
Takakeisho rises to top of sumo's depth chart
With age and momentum on his side, the burly ozeki has what it takes to add to his two Emperor's Cup titles over the next several years.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 29, 2021
Comeback king Terunofuji wins spring tourney and ozeki promotion
Less than three years after knee injuries threatened to end his career, the sekiwake clinched his third career title, setting him on course for re-promotion to the elite ozeki rank.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 27, 2021
Terunofuji moves to brink of third title
Terunofuji, who has all but secured his return to the second-highest rank of ozeki for the first time since 2017, was at his composed best as he forced out ozeki Asanoyama (9-5).
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 25, 2021
Takayasu overcomes dangerous Hokutofuji to protect one-win lead on Day 12
Takayasu was determined to avoid joining sekiwake Takanosho, and two ozeki, Takakeisho and Shodai, in losing to No. 2 maegashira Hokutofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 20, 2021
Terunofuji stays in lead pack as Asanoyama goes down on Day 7
Terunofuji moved within four wins of his second promotion to the second-highest rank of ozeki, a position he last held in 2017.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 15, 2021
Hakuho cruises to 2-0 at Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
After a tough battle with komusubi Daieisho to start the 15-day meet at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, Hakuho cruised through the final bout of Day 2.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 12, 2021
Hakuho eyes makuuchi milestone while Asanoyama seeks chance of promotion at Spring Basho
The tournament, which was relocated from Osaka to Tokyo to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections, will be the first to feature a yokozuna since July.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 21, 2021
Daieisho, Shodai remain tied atop standings at New Year Basho
Ozeki Asanoyama was unable to keep pace with the leaders at the 15-day meet, however, dropping two wins back with a loss to sekiwake Terunofuji.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 14, 2021
Daieisho maintains perfect start on Day 5 of New Year Basho
Daieisho, who beat the three current ozeki over the tournament's first three days, remained in a three-way tie for the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 13, 2021
Takakeisho all but out of yokozuna hunt after fourth straight loss
The ozeki saw his potential to ascend to sumo's highest rank erased with a defeat to Takarafuji on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 12, 2021
Takakeisho's struggles continue as all three ozeki fall on Day 3
Having come into the tournament looking to earn promotion to sumo's top rank of yokozuna, the 24-year-old Takakeisho will now almost certainly face a longer wait.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 11, 2021
Ozeki Takakeisho goes down again on Day 2 of New Year Basho
Ozeki Takakeisho suffered an upset Monday against rank-and-file opponent Daieisho as he opened the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with back-to-back losses.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 10, 2021
Yokozuna-chasing Takakeisho off to losing start at coronavirus-hit meet
The November Basho-winning ozeki stumbled in his quest to reach sumo's highest rank on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 24, 2020
Takakeisho poised for first shot at yokozuna promotion
Takakeisho, a first-time candidate for promotion to yokozuna, leads the three ozeki in the rankings released by the Japan Sumo Association.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 10, 2020
Ozeki Asanoyama pulls out of November meet
The announcement leaves just two wrestlers at sumo's second-highest rank in the basho, which began Sunday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 9, 2020
Terunofuji takes down ozeki Asanoyama on Day 2
Terunofuji (2-0) is marking his return to the sanyaku ranks, the three below yokozuna, for the first time in 17 tournaments.
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People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
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A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same 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.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
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A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
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’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
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