When Japanese police arrested three sumo wrestlers and their stable master on Thursday over allegations they beat a 17-year-old wrestler to death, the case sent shockwaves across a country that links ...

New yokozuna Hoshoryu blew away former sekiwake Wakatakakage on Monday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament for his first victory sinc ...

Whether sumo also falls into the trap of creating greater separation between supporters and athletes remains to be seen.

Aonishiki, who is 182cm in height and weighs a relatively modest 136kg, discovered sumo as a boy, practicing judo and ...

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The dohyo welcomes a new Yokozuna, and says goodbye to another. Shibuya Aki and Raja Pradhan look at what Hoshoryu will bring ...

New yokozuna Hoshoryu admitted feeling trepidation Tuesday after seeing his name on top of the official rankings for the ...

The boxing fraternity turns its head to Tokyo, Japan, as two of the country's finest warriors, Kenshiro Teraji and Seigo Yuri ...

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Temples and skyscrapers, sumo wrestling and zen gardens, karaoke and onsen baths: there are so many things to do in a city the size and colour of Tokyo. Avoid feeling overwhelmed by not trying to ...

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When it comes to the 2025 Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament, one question overshadows all others. How will Hoshoryu — the 74th yokozuna — do in his debut at the sport’s highest rank? If recent ...