The Japan Sumo Association announced on Dec. 4 that a Grand Sumo Tournament will be held from Oct. 15 to Oct. 19, 2025, at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, one of the most prestigious ...

As sumo's two ambassadors to Paris toured the sites in traditional Japanese garb they found themselves becoming the attraction. In their kimonos and sandals, their hair oiled and tied in buns, the ...

Q: What inspired you to write “Sumo,” and what was your journey like in researching and crafting this story? Trending on NextShark: Lisa Sanaye Dring’s 'Sumo' brings Japan’s national sport to the ...

In the early 4th century AD, two men performed sumo in front of the emperor, marking the first recorded instance of tenran sumo (sumo matches held before the emperor), as noted in Japan's oldest ...

Is intentional walking a violation of the rules? I’ve heard that the Japan Sumo Association also criticized Takakeisho, but if that’s the case, they should just ban henka. Then no one will do it.

Sumo is walking a “tightrope” as it prepares to stage events outside Japan for the first time in 20 years while also trying to preserve its ancient traditions, experts say. The sport will hold ...

From delicious sweet treats to unique delicacies, these are some of the best things to eat in Japan apart from Sushi and ...

It is what inspired businesswoman Fuyuka Tsuruda, managing director of Freed Co, to launch a tailor-made service to provide extensive support to Japanese parents trying to help their kids thrive in ...