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SUMO

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Yokozuna Kitanofuji enters the ring during the May 1970 grand sumo tournament in Tokyo.
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Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
After a stellar career, Kitanofuji remained popular in retirement for delivering witty comments during live sumo tournament broadcasts.
Hoshoryu (right) defeats Wakatakakage at the Fukuoka International Center on Thursday, Day 5 of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Ozeki lead the way in Kyushu, but title contenders abound
By John Gunning
Hoshoryu, in particular, has been impressive, seeming like he is finally living up to his undoubted potential.
Onosato (above) defeats Hiradoumi on the first day of the Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka on Sunday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
The good, the bad and the sumo: Kyushu Basho gets underway
By John Gunning
To no one’s surprise, new ozeki Onosato continues to tear through the top division with ease.

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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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Onosato hogs spotlight, but there are big changes in latest sumo ranks
By John Gunning
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Former ozeki Asahikuni, also a trailblazing stablemaster, dies at age 77
By John Gunning
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Foreign wrestlers add international flair to All Japan Women’s Sumo Championships
By John Gunning
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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
Basho reports
With Autumn Basho win, Onosato makes it clear that he is sumo's dominant force
By John Gunning
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Onosato’s meteoric rise is stunning — but not surprising
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Thrilling bouts — and controversy — have Autumn Basho off to hot start
By John Gunning
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Onosato poised to shine at Autumn Basho with ozeki rank in sight
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
No talking, no eating, no standing: Inside sumo's ring purification ceremony
By John Gunning
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This English schoolboy has big dreams of becoming yokozuna — and more
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
NFL-style changes sumo could and should make
By John Gunning
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Women's sumo takes big step forward with first high school championships
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
No sumo tickets? No problem. Here are some other ways to take in the sport.
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Summer sumo tour may be tough for wrestlers, but it's a boon for fans
By John Gunning
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Terunofuji rebounds from stumbles to claim milestone 10th Emperor’s Cup
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Terunofuji, as he tends to do, returns to stamp his authority on sumo pretenders
By John Gunning
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Onosato poised to continue rapid rise at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
A farewell to a Nagoya sumo arena known for heat — inside and outside the ring
By John Gunning
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Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
China may soon resume visa exemptions for Japanese nationals, reports say
A view inside Beijing Daxing International Airport. Japanese nationals could soon visit China without a visa for up to 15 days, according to reports.
Why Yamanashi gave up building a light-rail system on Mount Fuji
A rubber-tired tram system, tentatively called the “Fuji Tram,” would run along magnetic markers, reducing environmental damage, according to the Yamanashi Prefectural Government.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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