All six of sumo’s tournaments carry equal weight, both in terms of glory for the champion and the effect that wins and losses have on subsequent banzuke rankings.
Each and every one of the bimonthly basho, however, has its own unique flavor.
That’s partly due to the distinct nature of Japan’s seasons, as well as the varying settings where meets take place.
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