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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 23, 2020
Long layoffs could prove detrimental to amateur and pro rikishi
The cancellations caused by the coronavirus will likely have an adverse effect on the sumo world.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 15, 2020
Asanoyama strong favorite to become sumo's next hot star
With the sport mostly at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, the upcoming NFL Draft inspires Japan Times sumo columnist John Gunning to again consider his top rikishi selections.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 10, 2020
Sumo's rigid lifestyle offers bubble of protection against coronavirus disruption
With just one case of infection and wrestlers already living in a state of near-isolation, professional sumo may survive the COVID-19 pandemic without a significant decrease in the level of competition.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 1, 2020
Free movement of young wrestlers could help sumo build stronger base
Two significant changes in status took place after the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 26, 2020
Spring Basho provided unique experience but raised concerns
The just-finished Spring Grand Sumo Tournament has left us writers with a wealth of storylines.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 22, 2020
'You Only Live Twice' participant Fujinishiki stood on top of sumo's fourth-highest rank
Who is the greatest yokozuna of all time?
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 21, 2020
Kototenzan struggled with sumo lifestyle, but found stardom in pro wrestling
When the 2020 NFL Draft gets under way on April 23rd, Joe Burrow is widely expected to be the first overall pick after leading Louisiana State University to the National Championship, winning the Heisman Trophy and having one of the best seasons for a quarterback in college football history.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 19, 2020
Tough training in high school forged Mongolian Ichinojo
One of the strongest sumo high schools in Japan is Tottori Johoku.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 18, 2020
Akinoshima had decorated career as part of sumo's dominant stable
Yesterday's Rikishi File was a profile of Kotonishiki — a former sekiwake who is second all-time in the number of special prizes won, with 18.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 17, 2020
Kotonishiki experienced historic success without reaching ozeki
Of the four ranks in sumo's top division, komusubi is the one at which a rikishi is least likely to win a championship.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 16, 2020
Oshio's career in ring had longevity, but limited success
Without checking, do you know who has fought the most bouts in professional sumo history?
SUMO
Mar 15, 2020
Kotozakura had limited run as yokozuna but successful tenure as stablemaster
Quick question.
SUMO
Mar 14, 2020
Takanobori made unusual entry into sumo
Takanobori is probably the only rikishi in history recruited into sumo as a result of winning a bicycle race.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 13, 2020
University sumo product Myogiryu blossoming in 30s
There are currently seven Nippon Sport Science University graduates in professional sumo.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 12, 2020
Roho's career defined by unsavory incidents
Since September 2018, there are officially no Russians in professional sumo.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 11, 2020
Former yokozuna Onokuni now acts as JSA's public face
Shibatayama stablemaster is one of the more visible members of the Japan Sumo Association's board of directors.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 10, 2020
Despite goofball reputation, Takamisakari had solid career
When Takamisakari called it a day back in 2013, this paper carried a headline declaring that the "clown prince of sumo" had retired, while Kyodo News opened with a line that called the former komusubi's pre-bout rituals "goofball antics."
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 9, 2020
Undervalued Gagamaru has had solid career in raised ring
To date, four men from the country of Georgia have become sumo wrestlers in Japan.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 8, 2020
Lightweight Terao defied odds in long career
Sumo is an extremely physical sport with injury an ever-present risk for its participants.
Japan Times
SUMO
Mar 5, 2020
Health risks in spotlight as Spring Basho nears start
The Japan Sumo Association is proceeding with the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, but has decided, in light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that it will be held behind closed doors.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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