Blog

05
Jan

2026 January Sumo Rankings (Summary & Commentary)

Professional sumo has officially moved into 2026 with the release of the banzuke for the...
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07
Dec

Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win a sumo tournament

After nine consecutive tournaments won by Japanese and Mongolian wrestlers, this Sunday marked a historic...
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Kotoshoho wins the 2025 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
03
Aug

Kotoshoho wins the 2025 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Kotoshoho has secured his first Emperor’s Cup in a thrilling finale at the IG Arena....
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28
Jun

Choosing the Right Sumo Tour: Private vs. Sumo Group Tour

When planning your next Sumo adventure, one of the first decisions you’ll face is choosing...
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21
Jun

A new star is born: Yes! Onosato Becomes Sumo’s 75th Yokozuna

Japanese sumo wrestler Onosato has been promoted to the highest rank of Yokozuna, becoming the...
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09
Apr

Onosato wins Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

​Demonstrating a meteoric rise, Onosato won his third Emperor’s Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo...
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Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament 2025
21
Mar

New yokozuna Hoshoryu withdraws from Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament 2025

In an unexpected turn of events, newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu has withdrawn from the Osaka...
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Yokozuna Hōshōryū
10
Feb

Hoshoryu promoted to Yokozuna: Mongolia’s Rising Star Becomes the 74th Yokozuna

The brave Hoshoryu, a 25-year-old Mongolian wrestler, has been officially promoted to the rank of...
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