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The Sumo Scene / Makuuchi Newcomer’s Amazing Title Run While Defying Injury Evokes Images of Kisenosato’s ‘Miracle’
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240417-180866/
Akebono, Foreign-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54: Born Chad George Ha’aheo Rowan in Hawaii, he won 11 grand championships and paved the way for other ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/world/akebono-taro-sumo-dead.html
Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure
- Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.
- Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.
- The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.
American-born former sumo champion Akebono dies aged 54: Akebono, an American-born sumo wrestler who became the first non-Japanese yokozuna grand champion ...
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Scarcity of tickets leaves foreign sumo fans out in the cold: Almost as soon as general ticket sales began on Saturday for the upcoming May Grand Sumo Tournament ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/10/sumo/sumo-hot-ticket-foreign-fans/
A woman's place is in the sumo ring: An ancient sport shrouded in mystery, professional sumo wrestling in Japan is reserved only for men ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/female-sumo-wrestlers-fight-inside-and-outside-the-ring/103657938
Akebono showed the dignity and humility of a sumo grand champion: TOKYO -- Akebono, a native Hawaiian who arrived in Japan as Chad Rowen and went on to become ...
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Sumo: Onosato, ex-yokozuna Kisenosato warned over drinking incident - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2g/00m/0sp/053000c
Akebono was the first foreign-born grand champion of sumo : The wrestler who shocked and changed Japan died in early April, aged 54
economist.com/obituary/2024/04/18/akebono-was-the-first-foreign-born-grand-champion-of-sumo
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The best things to do in Singapore in April 2024: A myriad of activities await with our list of the best things to do in Singapore. From culinary delights ...
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Sumo may be Japan’s most iconic sport, but it has a big problem. Kids simply don’t wanna play anymore. The sport refuses to evolve to modern times ... Show more #Sumo #SumoTikTok #Japan #WomenInSport #ABCForeignCorrespondent #ABCNews ab.co/abcnewsapp
Death of sumo: Japan’s traditional sport is in peril: Takerufuji has become famous in Japan for winning a top tournament on his first appearance but audiences ...
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Paid articlePaid Takerufuji Endures Ankle Injury To Deliver Memorable Match; Secures Historic Win
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Quick Glance: Takerufuji Makes History with Victory at Spring Tournament
- No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji receives the Emperor’s Cup after his historic win at the Spring Grand Tournament in Osaka.
- Takerufuji, the lowest-ranked wrestler in the makuuchi division as a No. 17 maegashira, became the first in 110 years to win the championship in his debut in the top tier.
Sumo: Wrestlers from scandal-hit Miyagino stable to join Isegahama - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0sp/043000c
Sumo: Ozeki Takakeisho pulls out of Osaka meet with chest injury - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Ozeki Takakeisho withdrew from the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240323/p2g/00m/0sp/029000c
As a female sumo wrestler, 20-year-old Rio Hasegawa from Japan is challenging gender stereotypes.#DWStories #sportslife
Meet Mongolian Rentsendorj Gantugs, the coach of a renowned high-school sumo wrestling club in Tottori.⬇️www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2087091/ Where We Call Home
Bound in Heart by Sumo
Women break into Japan's 'masculine' Noh theatre.
Noh, with its elaborate costumes and hand-crafted masks, is one of the most ancient surviving forms of ... Show more u.afp.com/5fsW
Sumo is national sport of Japan, so why do Mongolian fighters dominate? What it takes to make a great giant grappler
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Top sumo champion demoted due to protege's violence: Japan's sumo association demoted Hakuho in his role as a trainer and forced him to take a pay cut.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68381695
EDITORIAL: Sumo world needs overhaul of harsh, violent training culturewww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15182375
Sumo: Wakamotoharu, Abi lead undefeated wrestlers in Osaka - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Sekiwake Wakamotoharu and komusubi Abi remained the only wrestlers ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240312/p2g/00m/0sp/053000c
The Sumo Scene / Historical Event to Raise Money to Support Noto-earthquake Victims
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240403-178277/
Breaking the Holy Ring - Women take on Sumo – DW – 02/17/2024: Traditionally, Sumo is exclusively practiced by men. In Grand – Sumo, women are not even allowed ...
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In the traditional sport of sumo, the ring is constantly being rebuilt, whether it be in the practice stable or on the arena floor ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/2073134/
The Sumo Scene / Former Amateur Champion Onosato Draws Eyes in Makuuchi-Division Debut
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240221-170093/
Jake Peacock: Muay Thai fighter to make ONE Championship debut : Muay Thai fighter Jake Peacock, who was born with one arm shorter than the other ...
skysports.com/mma/news/19828/13102881/jake-peacock-muay-thai-fighter-to-make-one-championship-debut
Mongolian-born top Japan sumo wrestler, 22, forced to retire over sadistic campaign of violence, theft, intimidation against young fighters
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3253393/mongolian-born-top-japan-sumo-wrestler-22-forced-retire-over-sadistic-campaign-violence-theft
Heavyweight minnow is new sumo hero: Takerufuji lifts the Emperor’s Cup in a victory akin to ‘Brentford winning the Premier League’
thetimes.co.uk/article/heavyweight-minnow-is-new-sumo-hero-fzh9n6vg5
Paid articlePaid All-time great Hakuho hopes to help girls realize their sumo dreams: The inaugural Dream Girls Cup saw 76 sumo clubs from across the nation gather in Tokyo for ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/15/sumo/dream-girls-cup-hakuho/
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Trailer Highlights New and Returning Characters: Alongside Rock Howard and Terry Bogard, Hotaru Futaba and Tizoc return in the ...
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How a rethink of supervision at stables could curtail bullying in sumo: Incidents of bullying and harassment of younger wrestlers by their seniors continue to ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/02/28/sumo/sumo-violence-prevention/
Sumo's lone Yokozuna makes long-awaited comeback: The biggest question entering the New Year's Tournament was whether sumo’s alpha warrior would be able to ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3037/
Top sumo champion demoted and forced to take pay cut after his student assaults other wrestlers
independent.co.uk/asia/japan/hakuho-sho-sumo-wrestler-japan-b2501824.html
The Sumo Scene / Appearance of This Era’s ‘white Bear’ Serves as Link to Storied Ozeki of Past
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240207-167273/
Scandal and poor starts have sumo in a rut in Osaka: While the meet has had a rocky first few days, one of the sport's most promising young wrestlers is proving ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/13/sumo/sumo-doldrums-scandal-osaka/
Jeremy Miado out to prove he’s hungrier for bounce-back win: Filipino strawweight MMA fighter Jeremy Miado wants to finish off Japanese foe Keito Yamakita in ...
rappler.com/sports/jeremy-miado-prove-hungrier-bounce-back-win-one-championship-2024/
SUMO/ JSA demotes retired yokozuna Hakuho over violence in stablewww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15176838
Easy Japanese news in translation: Crying baby sumo - The Mainichi: A
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240208/p2a/00m/0na/010000c
Kotonowaka promotion approved by Japan Sumo Association: The 26-year-old from Chiba Prefecture comes from a sumo family.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/31/sumo/kotonowaka-ozeki-promotion/
SUMO/ Injury-plagued Terunofuji roars back with ninth championshipwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15135140
Easy Japanese news in translation: Kotonowaka promoted to ozeki - The Mainichi: The Japan Sumo Association decided to promote sekiwake Kotonowaka, 26 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240202/p2g/00m/0sp/026000c
Asanoyama Withdraws from New Year Grand Sumo Tournament after Strong Start: Former ozeki Asanoyama, currently a No. 7 maegashira, pulled out of the New Year ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240122-163784/
SUMO/ Kotonowaka to ascend to ozeki, will seek to catch grandfather nextwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15136329
Sumo: Komusubi Takayasu withdraws from New Year meet - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Komusubi Takayasu withdrew from his third-day bout at the 15-day New Year ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240116/p2g/00m/0sp/026000c
Sumo: Sekiwake Kotonowaka takes sole lead over 5 closest rivals - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Promotion-chasing sekiwake Kotonowaka claimed the outright lead ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240123/p2g/00m/0sp/042000c
Sumo: Asanoyama keeps sole lead, Shodai upsets Terunofuji on Day 7 - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240120/p2g/00m/0sp/029000c
Teenager Aonishiki wins second sumo title in Japan after fleeing war in Ukraine: Aonishiki maintained a perfect record to claim the fifth-tier jonidan ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/29/sumo/basho-reports/ukraine-sumo-teen-win/
Sumo: Terunofuji wins on return as Kirishima launches yokozuna bid - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240114/p2g/00m/0sp/067000c
Sumo: Ozeki Takakeisho pulls out of New Year meet with neck injury - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240117/p2g/00m/0sp/018000c
Sumo world awaits new yokozuna as Terunofuji's retirement looms - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- With injuries limiting him to one full tournament in 2023 ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240105/p2g/00m/0sp/020000c
Modified Toyota Century To Be Used For Victory Ride of Sumo Champion: Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled a modified version of its top-of-the-line Century on Saturday ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240113-161977/
Sumo: Popular former sekiwake Terao dies of heart failure at 60 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Popular former sekiwake Terao died Sunday at 60 due to ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231218/p2g/00m/0sp/032000c
Opportunities abound for sumo's governing body as centenary nears: Much progress has been made in Japan’s national sport in recent years, but there's still work ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/03/sumo/state-of-sumo-2024/
Ozeki Kirishima Determined to Earn Promotion to Yokozuna on 1st Try: Ozeki Kirishima will get his first chance for promotion at the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20231226-158125/
Sumo: Kirishima ready for 1st yokozuna promotion bid - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ozeki Kirishima said Monday he wants to seize the first chance he got for ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231225/p2g/00m/0sp/040000c
Images of 2023: Sports: For some, 2023 was a year of sweet victory, after many years of not making it to the summit. For Shohei Ohtani ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/26/images-of-the-year-sports/
The Sumo Scene / JSA Exec Election Invokes Battle of Elders: The first grand tournament of the new year is in full swing, with the passion and excitement ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240124-164119/
Sumo-Size Me: Toyota Wrestles With a Century SUV Convertible | ClassicCars.com Journal
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The Sumo Scene / 2023 Saw End of Long Run of Years with at Least 1 Maegashira-Ranked Champion
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20231227-158176/
Gyoji Referee Falls during Ozeki Match of Sumo, Losing Eboshi Hat and Sandals: In a rare occurrence, a gyoji referee fell during a bout between ozeki Kirishima ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20240120-163492/
Sumo: Kirishima beats Takakeisho, claims 2nd title with 2-win margin - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231126/p2g/00m/0sp/022000c
Sumo's big ticketing problem: Securing tickets for sumo's biggest matches can be a headache, particularly for sumo's many foreign fans ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/13/sumo/sumo-ticketing-foreign-fans/
Stablemaster Shikoroyama's lasting sumo legacy: The stablemaster √ leaves behind a legacy as a popular star who fostered respect for the sport and its ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/20/sumo/shikoroyama-stablemaster-legacy/
Sumo stablemaster Shikoroyama dies at 60: Shikoroyama made his professional sumo debut from the Izutsu stable, then headed by his father, in 1979.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/18/sumo/sumo-shikoroyama-death/
The Sumo Scene / Top-ranked Referee Shikimori Inosuke Also Earns Elite Status in Name
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20231129-152483/
This week's Sumo Scene takes a look back at one of the most popular wrestlers of the Showa era, whose sudden death in November stunned the sumo world.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20231213-155363/
Kirishima takes Emperor’s Cup and yokozuna hopes from Takakeisho: As Takakeisho heads back to the starting line, Kirishima steps into the spotlight and will ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/29/sumo/kirishima-takakeisho-yokozuna-hopes/
Nikkei MJ's traditional 'banzuke' listing names this year's hit products
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- Dreams of Glory: The World of Women's Sumo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand: October 2023: the Women Sumo World Championships, in Tokyo. We follow 3 athletes on ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/3025008/
The Sumo Scene / Grand Sumo Tournament Wrestlers Find Power in Local Food; Powerful Wrestler Chiyonofuji Remembered
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20231115-149632/
The osakate (backward twisting over arm throw) is an exceptional way to win a sumo match! See more uncommon moves. 👇 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/techniques/
Review: Japanese sumo wrestling series "Sanctuary": Afterwards you are more body-positive than before: “Sanctuary” tells a gripping story about the rise of a ...
sueddeutsche.de/medien/sumoringer-sanctuary-japan-shinto-1.6320284
Paid articlePaid Top wrestlers' hot starts set stage for dramatic Kyushu tourney: The opening three days of action at the Fukuoka International Center has seen the six ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/15/sumo/fukuoka-sumo-hot-start/
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Young ozeki duo may be ready to step into spotlight at Kyushu Basho: Kirishima and Hoshoryu have generated much of the excitement in Japan’s national sport over ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/11/10/sumo/kyushu-basho-preview-2023/
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