There are six honbasho (official tournaments) every year. They take place in the odd-numbered months, with half being hosted in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
The remaining three are the spring tournament in Osaka in March, the July tournament in Nagoya and the November meet in Fukuoka.
While all six tournaments have equal value when it comes to deciding the rankings, each has its own unique flavor and quirks.
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