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Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2003

Sumo head stung for elder rights

The Tokyo District Court on Monday ordered the current head of the Tatsunami sumo stable to pay 175 million yen to his predecessor in return for receiving his rights to operate the stable.
SUMO
Feb 1, 2003

Asashoryu officially becomes sumo's 68th yokozuna

Mongolian sumo wrestler Asashoryu was formally inducted as the sport's 68th yokozuna on Friday, performing the "dohyo-iri" ring-purification ritual at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 27, 2021

There's more to hanami than cherry blossoms

Plum blossoms, azaleas and chrysanthemums are also celebrated nationwide during their seasonal appearance.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Mar 23, 2020

The way of the toddler: Sōranbushi and sumo

April is approaching and with it comes the start of the new school year. Ordinarily, this would be a time for ceremonies replete with tears and smartphone-captured sentimentality. In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, however, even such small-scale public gatherings are less visible.
Japan Times
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 20, 2019

Tamawashi's January victory among sumo's biggest shocks

Roughly half of sumo's recent first-time champions have been rikishi on the way up.
Japan Times
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 10, 2019

Former ozeki great Chiyotaikai rose up sumo ladder after turning life around at early age

To newer fans it may seem as if veteran Goeido has been an ozeki forever, but the Osaka native's five years at the rank is still less than half as long as former ozeki Chiyotaikai spent in sumo's second most prestigious spot.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 19, 2019

Sumo 101: New Otani hotels and sumo

Last Friday, several members of the Ireland rugby team, including Clan Healy and Rory Best, visited Isegahama stable to watch a training session.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
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Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and more levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Funeral held for Princess Yuriko at Tokyo cemetery
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, followed by Princess Aiko and Princess Kako, prepare to attend a funeral service for Princess Yuriko at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.

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