A small group sits in a windowless Public Theater rehearsal room, but the combination of dramatic taiko drumming, the sight of many of the actors clad only in the traditional mawashi (cloth-belt ...

The popularity of traditional Japanese sumo has seen a welcome rise in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion ...

A remote island in western Japan is a spiritual home for sumo wrestling. For hundreds of ... Some parts of Japan continue to preserve sumo's most traditional aspects. One such place is Okinoshima ...

In a historic moment for Ukraine and the traditional sport of sumo ... Shishi started wrestling at a young age and switched to sumo at 15. He made his debut in Japan in the spring tournament ...

Oki Traditional Sumo has been practiced on an island in the Sea of Japan for over 200 years. In 2024, an all-night competition was held after a 12-year hiatus. We follow a summer of sumo excitement.

Hiyori Kon, 22, is an amateur sumo wrestling champion in Japan where women are still barred from competing professionally. Hiyori is hoping to change the rules of one of the world's oldest sports ...

After numerous delays, the Tamil film 'Sumo,' directed by Hosimin, is finally set to release on April 25. Starring Mirchi ...

Responding to the association’s request for advice on what to do to maintain and expand the traditional sumo culture ... The association needs to start wrestling with these challenges immediately.