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Summer Basho winner Onosato is trying to join Terunofuji as the only wrestlers to win consecutive titles since 2018.
SUMO
Onosato poised to continue rapid rise at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
By John Gunning
The 24-year-old former amateur yokozuna has been on fire since turning pro 14 months ago and already stands on the verge of promotion to sumo’s second-highest rank.
Dolphins Arena in Nagoya. While the new IG Arena will almost certainly provide a more enjoyable experience for fans, the hope is that action on the raised ring will retain the heat that Dolphins Arena has long been famous for.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
A farewell to a Nagoya sumo arena known for heat — inside and outside the ring
By John Gunning
The upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will be the last to be held at Dolphins Arena, which has been the scene of numerous memorable moments over the years.
Onosato (left) participates in a training session last month in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nagoya ranking list marks the end of one sumo era and the start of another
By John Gunning
This month marks the final sumo tournament for Nagoya's Dolphins Arena, and the rankings list could look very different when the new venue opens next year.

SUMO

Takerufuji (left) is thrown to the ground by Hoshoryu on Thursday during the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
Basho reports
Hoshoryu hands star rookie Takerufuji his first loss in Osaka
The bottom-ranked No. 17 maegashira dropped to 11-1 as he was tossed from the ring by the Mongolian-born ozeki.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Burning questions (and their answers) new fans may have about sumo
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
American sumo organization becomes battleground in fight for equality
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Onosato's path to sumo greatness was plain for all to see
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Is Ukraine's Aonishiki set to be the next European sumo superstar?
By John Gunning
SUMO
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
By John Gunning
SUMO
Onosato in position to use Summer Basho as springboard to stardom
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Wakaikari out to etch his family's place into sumo's history books
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Love of family behind return of historic sumo ring name
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
By John Gunning
SUMO
World Championship Sumo adds WWE-style pizazz to Japan's traditional sport
By Victor Mather
SUMO
Akebono's human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements
By John Gunning
SUMO
Sumo legend Akebono, first foreign-born yokozuna, dies at 54
By Kathleen Benoza
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Scarcity of tickets leaves foreign sumo fans out in the cold
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
With absorption of Miyagino stable, Isegahama looks to be building sumo super team
By John Gunning
SUMO
Wrestlers from sumo's scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Takerufuji’s triumph is one for the ages
By John Gunning
SUMO
Ozeki Kotonowaka to change ring name to Kotozakura
SUMO
Takerufuji rides wave of support after winning historic sumo title
Basho reports
Takerufuji makes sumo history as first rookie top-division winner since 1914
Basho reports
Asanoyama pauses rookie Takerufuji's historic title bid
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Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
Canada said to have mapped out secret Chinese police operations
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in Ottawa in April. Trudeau has faced accusations of not responding swiftly enough to foreign interference.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.
Glay celebrates three decades of rock greatness
The members of Glay — (from left) Jiro, Teru, Takuro and Hisashi — are celebrating 30 years of rocking out as a band.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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