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COMMENTARY
Jul 7, 2003

Little gain but lots of pain

Ever since his administration took power in April 2001, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has been asking the Japanese public to endure the pain associated with structural reform. This request is justified only when all Japanese equally share the pain.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2003

Takanohana's 'gangster like' hubbub

The Japan Sumo Association has reportedly informed the sports ministry of the circumstances under which former yokozuna Takanohana visited the office of a former patron with a "gangster-like man."
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2003

Takanohana's 'gangster like' hubbub

The Japan Sumo Association has reportedly informed the sports ministry of the circumstances under which former yokozuna Takanohana visited the office of a former patron with a "gangster-like man."
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2003

Takanohana's 'gangster like' hubbub

The Japan Sumo Association has reportedly informed the sports ministry of the circumstances under which former yokozuna Takanohana visited the office of a former patron with a "gangster-like man."
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
Jun 1, 2003

A cut above

After 15 years as one of the most successful and popular rikishi in the history of sumo, Takanohana called it quits Jan. 20. In his usual unflappable manner, the yokozuna (grand champion) commented at the press conference that he felt "it was a good time to retire," and though a lot of his peers have...
SUMO
May 25, 2003

Asashoryu's hopes put on hold

Mongolian Asashoryu will have to wait another day for a chance to win his first title as grand champion.
SUMO
May 24, 2003

Asashoryu closes in on Cup

Yokozuna Asashoryu employed a crafty leg technique to trip up ozeki Musoyama to move one win away from securing his first Emperor's Cup as grand champion with a 12-1 record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday.
SUMO
May 22, 2003

Asashoryu clings to top spot

Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu was given a run for his money Wednesday but eked out a hard-fought win over sekiwake Wakanosato to remain in sole possession of the lead heading down the final straight of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
May 19, 2003

Wakanosato upsets Chiyotaikai

Sekiwake Wakanosato upset ozeki Chiyotaikai on Sunday to give leader Asashoryu some breathing room in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
May 18, 2003

Asashoryu still alone at top

Yokozuna Asashoryu completely dominated journeyman Tamanoshima to maintain his sole lead with an unblemished record at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
SUMO
May 17, 2003

Asashoryu stays perfect at Summer Basho

Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu was in total control Friday as he demolished Takamisakari to boost his record to a perfect 6-0 and keep sole possession of the lead at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
May 16, 2003

Asashoryu leads on his own

Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu shoved out Takanonami on Thursday to move into sole possession of the lead at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
May 15, 2003

Asashoryu defeats fellow Mongolian

Yokozuna Asashoryu rode his luck again to defeat Kyokutenho and keep his unbeaten record intact while ozeki Chiyotaikai blasted out Kyokushuzan to get his yokozuna promotion campaign back on track at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
SUMO
May 14, 2003

Asashoryu avoids upset

Yokozuna Asashoryu had to walk a tightrope but defeated Tochinonada for his third straight win while ozeki Chiyotaikai got tripped to his first loss by crowd favorite Takamisakari at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
SUMO
May 12, 2003

Asashoryu cruises in opener

Yokozuna Asashoryu got down to business with a convincing win over komusubi Tosanoumi but ozeki Musoyama and Kaio fell victims to first-day losses at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
SUMO
Mar 6, 2003

Takanohana exclusive

Be sure to buy The Japan Times on Friday this week to read our exclusive interview with recently retired yokozuna Takanohana.
SUMO
Jan 26, 2003

Asashoryu bags New Year basho

Ozeki Asashoryu pulled out all the stops against Kotomitsuki on Saturday to claim his second consecutive Emperor's Cup by winning the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and virtually secure promotion to yokozuna.
SUMO
Jan 25, 2003

Asashoryu charges ahead

Ozeki Asashoryu let his speed do the talking Friday as he walloped komusubi Wakanosato to move one win away from clinching his second consecutive title by winning the New Year Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Jan 18, 2003

Takanohana back on track

Yokozuna Takanohana wrapped up top-ranked maegashira Tosanoumi for a comfortable win Friday while ozeki Asashoryu carted away another victim to remain unbeaten at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jan 17, 2003

Asashoryu motors on; Taka wins in return

Ozeki Asashoryu demolished fellow-Mongolian Kyokutenho to remain the only undefeated wrestler Thursday while yokozuna Takanohana staged an injury comeback with an easy win over journeyman Toki at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
Jan 15, 2003

Takanohana drops out with sore shoulder

Ozeki Asashoryu remained unstoppable Tuesday in his quest for the ultimate rank of grand champion three days into the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, which lost yokozuna Takanohana to an injury.
SUMO
Jan 13, 2003

Asashoryu, Taka post first-day victories

Ozeki Asashoryu showed the confidence of a true warrior Sunday but yokozuna Takanohana needed some extra help from the sumo gods to join the winners circle on the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
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