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TAKAYASU

Japan Times
SUMO
May 6, 2022
Element of surprise set to add more flavor to May Grand Sumo Tournament
A reduction in the amount of detailed reports emanating from sumo ensures the surprise factor from tournament to tournament remains high.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 30, 2022
Wakatakakage continues sumo's surprise-champion trend
The spring meet of 2022 has continued a trend of photo finishes and thrilling tournaments.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 28, 2022
Wakatakakage exceeded his own expectations during run to first Emperor's Cup
Wakatakakage became the first newly promoted sekiwake to win a grand sumo tournament in 86 years.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 27, 2022
Wakatakakage outlasts Takayasu in playoff thriller to win Osaka Basho
With both men fighting for a maiden championship, Wakatakakage earned a last-gasp victory in a thrilling playoff bout.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 26, 2022
Takayasu falls to give sumo title rival Wakatakakage new life
The title race was whittled down to three contenders after 14 days in Osaka, with former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage joined by No. 6 maegashira Kotonowaka.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 25, 2022
Takayasu gets 12th win as he regains sole lead in Spring Basho
Takayasu, who has long excelled at moving laterally, repeatedly outflanked his opponent, seized a belt hold and finished off the ozeki with a slick overarm throw.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 24, 2022
Co-leaders Takayasu and Wakatakakage remain on top after 12th day in Osaka
Former ozeki Takayasu and new sekiwake Wakatakakage each defeated a title rival to remain tied for the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 23, 2022
Takayasu chases long-awaited first title at unpredictable Osaka Basho
With yokozuna Terunofuji out and most of the leading pack in Osaka having never tasted glory at a basho, the chances of a first-time title winner emerging in Kansai appear high.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 23, 2022
Sekiwake Wakatakakage seizes share of lead in Osaka
Wakatakakage improved to 6-2 in his career against former ozeki Takayasu and both have 10-1 records after 11 days of the 15-day meet at Edion Arena Osaka.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 22, 2022
Takayasu wins 10th straight as ozeki Mitakeumi suffers second defeat
The sole leader was made to work hard against the nephew of former Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu at Edion Arena Osaka in a battle lasting 71 seconds.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 21, 2022
Takayasu maintains slim advantage over rivals at Spring Basho
With the sport's sole yokozuna, Terunofuji, pulling out Friday due to multiple leg injuries, the title race appears wide open at Edion Arena Osaka.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 20, 2022
Unbeaten Takayasu maintains outright lead in Osaka after Day 8
Fighting as a No. 7 maegashira, the former ozeki became the first wrestler to secure a winning record for the 15-day tournament at Edion Arena Osaka.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 19, 2022
Takayasu stays one win ahead of pack in Osaka sumo tourney
Takayasu improved to a perfect 7-0 to finish the first week of the 15-day tournament at Edion Arena Osaka as the only unbeaten competitor.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 18, 2022
Takayasu maintains perfect record on Day 6 of Spring Basho
Yokozuna Terunofuji pulled out of the meet earlier in the day due to injuries.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 17, 2022
Tamawashi upends Terunofuji again as Takayasu grabs lead at Spring Grand Sumo Tournament
The sport's lone yokozuna was beaten by No. 2 maegashira Tamawashi for the second straight tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 16, 2022
Yokozuna Terunofuji gets badly needed win to stay close to leaders
New ozeki Mitakeumi and former ozeki Takayasu share the lead at 4-0 after six wrestlers started Wednesday with unbeaten records.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 23, 2021
Komusubi Takayasu pulls out of Autumn Basho with hip injury
Komusubi Takayasu pulled out of the ongoing Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament due to a right hip injury on Thursday, meaning he will forfeit his bout on Day 12 and will take a losing record from the 15-day meet.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 22, 2021
Terunofuji outwrestles Takayasu to stay one win clear on Day 11
The new yokozuna fought patiently in Wednesday's final bout to defeat a troublesome opponent who had won 12 of their 21 past meetings in the top division.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
May 14, 2021
Ozeki Terunofuji continues to shine under spotlight at Summer Basho
The 29-year-old Mongolian is fighting as an ozeki for the first time since September 2017.
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.
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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
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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’
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