Tag - new-year-grand-sumo-tournament

 
Menu
Search
 
May 18, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

NEW YEAR GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT

Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 16, 2019
Remaining yokozuna post wins on fourth day of New Year Basho
Yokozuna Hakuho survived a scare against rank-and-file opponent Hokutofuji to remain perfect at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 15, 2019
Kisenosato still without a win
A 7-second bout may have decided the fate of yokozuna Kisenosato, who suffered his third straight loss of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 14, 2019
Kisenosato's stablemaster says embattled yokozuna will keep fighting
Despite equaling the record for the worst losing streak by a yokozuna, Kisenosato will compete on Day 3 of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, according to his stablemaster.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 14, 2019
Kisenosato's woes continue on Day 2
Kisenosato inched closer to the professional precipice with his second straight loss at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 13, 2019
Doubts continue to cloud Kisenosato's future after another opening-day defeat
Members of the Japan Sumo Association's Yokozuna Council expressed hope Sunday that embattled Kisenosato can turn around his fortunes, but optimism was in short supply after his defeat on the opening day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 13, 2019
Kisenosato goes down on first day
Yokozuna Kisenosato did nothing to dispel fears Sunday that his career may be over, as he looked powerless in his opening-day loss at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 10, 2019
Hakuho and rivals seeking to taste success in opening tournament of new season
After one of the best years in the ring the past couple of decades, sumo heads into the final January tournament of the Heisei Era poised on the edge of its own era change.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 10, 2019
In-arena experience provides thrills for fans
Why do people attend sumo tournaments?
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 7, 2019
Kisenosato breaks even in practice with fight for career looming at New Year Basho
Yokozuna Kisenosato broke even over six practice bouts on Monday as he prepares for the fight of his life at the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 25, 2018
Kisenosato plans to compete in New Year Basho
Yokozuna Kisenosato, whose career has been threatened by a string of injuries, said Tuesday he intends to return to the raised ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament next month.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 31, 2018
Hard work pays off for good guy Tochinoshin
Tochinoshin finally lifted the Emperor’s Cup on Sunday, 12 tumultuous years after joining the sumo world.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 29, 2018
Tochinoshin reflects on unlikely New Year Basho victory
Newly crowned champion Tochinoshin said Monday he hopes to enjoy the little time he has to reflect and savor the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament victory before he puts it all behind and resumes training next week.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 28, 2018
Champion Tochinoshin finishes New Year Basho in style
A day after clinching his first championship, Tochinoshin finished the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday by dispatching fan-favorite Endo to finish with a 14-1 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 28, 2018
Tochinoshin stands out amid chaos
Hoping the return of its top wrestlers would provide excitement and restore a sense of stability to a sport tarnished by months of bad publicity, the Japan Sumo Association instead wound up with something new and unexpected.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 27, 2018
Tochinoshin clinches New Year Basho title for first career tournament triumph
Tochinoshin became the first rank-and-file wrestler in nearly six years to win a grand sumo tournament on Saturday, the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 26, 2018
Tochinoshin moves victory away from snatching first title
Tochinoshin is one win away from claiming his first championship after dispatching Ichinojo at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 25, 2018
Tochinoshin grabs sole lead as Kakuryu loses again
Tochinoshin snatched a one-match lead Thursday after yokozunaKakuryu suffered his second loss in as many days at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 24, 2018
Kakuryu suffers first defeat of New Year Basho, falls into tie for lead
Yokozuna Kakuryu suffered his first loss and landed in a two-way tie for the lead on Wednesday, the 11th day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 23, 2018
Yokozuna Kakuryu maintains top spot at New Year Basho
Yokozuna Kakuryu remained unbeaten and continued to dominate the raised ring with hi 10th straight victory on Tuesday at the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 22, 2018
Kakuryu stays perfect; Tochinoshin's challenge gathers pace
Yokozuna Kakuryu retained his lead with an easy victory over No. 4 maegashira Arawashi on Monday, the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japan’s economy contracts as consumers and firms cut spending
Japan's gross domestic product shrank at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
By Mai Yoshikawa

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Spotlighting a Niigata castle town through sushi
Spotlighting a Niigata castle town through sushi

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER