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TOBIZARU

Sandanme-division wrestler Hibikiryu (center), who suffered a head injury during the 2021 March Grand Sumo Tournament, died one month later from acute respiratory failure.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 9, 2023
Sumo still failing to provide adequate medical care for wrestlers
An incident involving maegashira Tobizaru at the ongoing regional tour shows that sumo lags behind other sports, including rugby, in emergency treatment.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2023
Tobizaru hands Terunofuji second straight upset loss in Nagoya
Of the three promotion-seeking sekiwake, only Daieisho remained unbeaten following losses by Hoshoryu and Wakamotoharu on Day 3.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Mar 12, 2023
Tobizaru upsets lone ozeki Takakeisho to open Spring Basho
Takakeisho, the highest-ranked wrestler in Osaka due to yokozuna Terunofuji's absence, can secure promotion to sumo's top rank by winning a fourth Emperor's Cup this month.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jan 9, 2023
Tobizaru takes down ozeki Takakeisho on second day of New Year Tournament
The former komusubi remained a thorn in Takakeisho's side as he racked up his second straight head-to-head win over the ozeki.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 16, 2022
Younger wrestlers stepping up early at wild Kyushu Basho
With the top of the banzuke ratings struggling in Fukuoka, several rikishi are looking to capitalize on strong starts as they chase the last Emperor's Cup of 2022.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 12, 2022
Tobizaru upsets yokozuna Terunofuji on second day of Autumn Basho
Rank-and-file grappler Tobizaru outmaneuvered yokozuna Terunofuji at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, adeptly using a pushing and thrusting strategy to pull off the upset.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2021
Hakuho and Terunofuji stay perfect at head of field on Day 8
The Nagoya Basho headed into its second week with the sport's lone yokozuna — and the leading candidate to join him at the top rank — tied for the lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 11, 2021
Hakuho downs tricky Tobizaru, stays even with unbeaten Terunofuji
The yokozuna outlasted his opponent in an unusual bout to cap off Saturday's action at Dolphins Arena.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Nov 16, 2020
Tobizaru pulls off upset of ozeki Takakeisho on Day 9
Takakeisho opened with his customary pushing and thrusting attack, but Tobizaru held his ground despite a roughly 50-kg weight disadvantage.
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.
Japan Times
SUMO
Oct 15, 2020
Sumo's 'flying monkey' ready to show he's no one-hit wonder
Although diminutive by sumo standards, the makuuchi division's Tobizaru, whose ring name means "flying monkey," nearly defied the odds last month to become the first wrestler in 106 years to win the Emperor's Cup in his top-division debut.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 28, 2020
Shodai still in disbelief after winning first championship
Shodai beat rookie Tobizaru on the final day of the Autumn tournament to clinch his first makuuchi division title with a 13-2 record.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 27, 2020
Shodai clinches first-ever title at Autumn Basho
After falling short of the finish line in recent tournaments, the sekiwake stepped up to hold off upstart rookie Tobizaru and claim the championship at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 26, 2020
Shodai taking lead into final day after beating Asanoyama
Shodai (12-2) battered Asanoyama (10-4) with an opening shoulder blast, then spun the powerfully built ozeki sideways before pushing him down at the edge.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 25, 2020
Shodai downs Takakeisho, shares lead with Tobizaru after Day 13
Just two wrestlers stood at 11-2 following Friday's action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 24, 2020
Rookie Tobizaru picks up 10th victory at Autumn Basho to stay in title hunt
Ozeki Takakeisho and sekiwake Shodai each retained their share of the overnight lead.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Sep 20, 2020
Takakeisho dives down into nine-way tie at September meet
Ozeki Takakeisho fell to his second loss at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday and dropped back into a nine-way tie for the lead.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
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People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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