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

Newly promoted Yokozuna Hoshoryu has lost his first bout in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using ...

“Banzai!” That was the last word many of WWE’s top Superstars heard when they faced the imposing Yokozuna. Standing 6’4” and weighing nearly 600 pounds, the Japanese sumo wrestler squash ...

Several, actual. The decor inside is simple, but as someone who has spent considerable time at kissaten, I like that Yokozuna captures the vibe of a real Japanese cafe. The music playing during ...

How will Hoshoryu — the 74th yokozuna — do in his debut at the sport’s highest rank? If recent history is any guide, then the answer is probably very well. In a time of both misinformation ...

FUKUOKA--Yokozuna Terunofuji clinched the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament with one day remaining on Nov. 27 by defeating a lower-ranked wrestler. Terunofuji faced off against maegashira No.

With the triumph, the 25-year-old ozeki is likely to be promoted to yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. “I’m happy. It’s kind of hard to believe,” the Mongolian wrestler said on Jan.

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu pulled out of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday after suffering a right elbow injury and neck sprain requiring two weeks of recovery.

New yokozuna Hoshoryu admitted feeling trepidation Tuesday after seeing his name on top of the official rankings for the first time ahead of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. The 25-year-old ...

Ichiyamamoto (facing away) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu on Day 9 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 17, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu ...