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Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 22, 2020
July meet could go down as one of most important in sumo history
Less than a third of the way through 15 days of action at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan there are talking points aplenty.
Japan Times
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 16, 2020
Upcoming July Basho could be fascinating, unpredictable affair
It's hard to know just what kind of physical or mental condition rikishi will be in when things kick off at Ryogoku Kokugikan on July 19.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 8, 2020
Sumo's unique kanreki ceremonies provide windows into past
It's looking increasingly likely that it could be December (or even 2021) before Isegahama will be able to don the red rope.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 27, 2020
Yusei Nakanishi gets new shikona, but what's in a ring name?
Ring name changes are not unusual, and regularly happen upon significant promotions, or as a way of changing luck after a string of bad results.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 20, 2020
Who should be engraved on sumo's Mount Rushmore?
If Hakuho and Futabayama are locks, then who should occupy the remaining two slots is far less clear.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 15, 2020
Asanoyama strong favorite to become sumo's next hot star
With the sport mostly at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, the upcoming NFL Draft inspires Japan Times sumo columnist John Gunning to again consider his top rikishi selections.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 26, 2020
Spring Basho provided unique experience but raised concerns
The just-finished Spring Grand Sumo Tournament has left us writers with a wealth of storylines.

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