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Basho reports
Hoshoryu dispatches Oho in a playoff to clinch the Emperor's Cup on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
Hoshoryu overcomes rank-and-file wrestlers to put yokozuna promotion in sight
By John Gunning
Despite the best efforts of Kinbozan and Oho, it was ozeki Hoshoryu that eventually emerged victorious in the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Yokozuna Terunofuji enters the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo earlier this month during what would be his final tournament.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Terunofuji’s career was unique — and great
By John Gunning
Most yokozuna are evaluated based on wins and Emperor's Cup titles. But Terunofuji's great career wasn't quantifiable by numbers alone.
Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (right) alongside David Rothschild, the promoter of an upcoming tournament in Paris, on Sunday in Tokyo
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Top sumo pros to enter the ring in Paris in June 2026
It will be the third such event in the French capital and the first since 1995.

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Basho reports
Tamawashi maintains outright lead by beating Nishikifuji
The No. 3 maegashira from Mongolia, who won his only Emperor's Cup in January 2019, improved to 11-2 by thrusting down No. 10 Nishikifuji (9-4).
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Stage set for action-packed New Year Basho with yokozuna promotion battle
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Questions linger over Terunofuji's health ahead of year's first tournament
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sumo’s brotherhood gets latest inductee
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
New Nagoya arena won't ease sumo's ticket crunch
By John Gunning
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Amateur sumo world caught by surprise as Hakuho Cup set to go ahead
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
London calling: Sumo's U.K. trip brings back memories of 1991
By John Gunning
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Japan Sumo Association to hold tourney in London next year in rare overseas event
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Lightning strikes twice for Shun Ikeda at All Japan Championships
By John Gunning
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Kotozakura unburdened by weight of history after claiming first title
By John Gunning
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Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Ozeki lead the way in Kyushu, but title contenders abound
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
The good, the bad and the sumo: Kyushu Basho gets underway
By John Gunning
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New ozeki Onosato tops list of contenders aiming for glory in Kyushu
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Head to sumo's second tier and it's a dog-eat-dog world
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Onosato hogs spotlight, but there are big changes in latest sumo ranks
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Former ozeki Asahikuni, also a trailblazing stablemaster, dies at age 77
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Foreign wrestlers add international flair to All Japan Women’s Sumo Championships
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Spate of sumo tour dropouts highlights need to rethink wrestlers' health
By John Gunning
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Who can challenge Onosato's dominance? Takerufuji might be the best bet.
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
As Onosato dominates the spotlight, former sumo stars exit the stage
By John Gunning
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Japan and South Korea were stable U.S. allies. Not anymore.
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol protest in Seoul on Tuesday. The previous leaders of the U.S. and Japan, along with Yoon, focused on strengthening alliances and regional stability through cooperation whereas newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy may prioritize transactional relationships.
Police arrest suspect in deadly Nagano stabbings
A Nagano Prefectural Police official speaks during a news conference in the city of Nagano on Sunday following the arrest of a suspect in a deadly stabbing days earlier.
Seoul court rejects second request to extend Yoon detention
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing for his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Thursday.
Suspect says woman found dead on remote Tokyo island killed herself
The beach on Izu-Oshima island where Shizuka Takase's remains were found in October of last year.
Sparkling Keys stuns Sabalenka to claim maiden Grand Slam title
Madison Keys celebrates with the trophy after winning the Australian Open title on Saturday in Melbourne.
Japan’s love affair with Dragon Quest spreads worldwide
Upon the release of Dragon Quest VII in 2000, hundreds of customers lined up outside stores in Tokyo to secure a copy of the new game. With a remake of a 1988 title, the rest of the world is understanding why Japanese gamers love the series so much.
Why tatami is going from the floor to the dining table
At several high-end restaurants in Tokyo, tatami is becoming a part of the dining experience — not underfoot but as a tabletop place mat for phones.
Where to begin when it comes to Japanese wine
Musashi Winery is known for its 'shōkōshi' wines.
What are the real issues behind the Fuji TV scandal?
Fuji Television's poor handling of sexual misconduct allegations against celebrity Masahiro Nakai has led to an exodus of sponsors from the broadcaster.
The cartoon chaos of ‘Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi’ was ahead of its time
Animated series “Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi” premiered on Cartoon Network on Nov. 29, 2004, and ran for three seasons. The show is based on real-life J-pop band Puffy.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Ayumi Matsuki, a priestess at Yoshiwara Shrine, shows off some "o-mamori" charms. She says visitors to the shrine have increased since the NHK drama “Unbound” began airing this month.
Tracing Tsutaya Juzaburo, Edo’s media maverick
By Alex K.T. Martin

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