
March <i>basho</i> opens with Aonishiki on verge of historic promotion
With injured yokozuna, a possible Aonishiki promotion and a shifting hierarchy at the top, the spring basho in Osaka could reshape sumo’s balance of power.
The Japan Times
Aonishiki sets the pace as New Year Basho title race takes shape
Although there is a long way to go in the current meet, if the 21-year-old takes home a second straight Emperor’s Cup he’ll be in position to earn promotion to yokozuna.
The Japan Times
Questions over sumo stars could open door for dark horse champion
Injuries and form concerns cloud sumo’s biggest stars heading into the 2026 hatsu basho.
The Japan Times
What’s in store for Japan’s national sport in 2026?
All that remains is Saturday’s ring purification ceremony before the battle to see who will be first to lift the Emperor’s Cup in 2026.
The Japan Times
力士並みにデカい「ハローキティのぬいぐるみ」を抱っこする横綱・豊昇龍⇨「土俵上とのギャップがたまらない」と大反響
キティのぬいぐるみは大相撲ロンドン公演の優勝時に贈られました
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横綱豊昇龍と石原さとみの2ショットが反響「横綱も思わずガチガチに緊張(笑)」と公式がコメント
石原さんが立浪部屋を訪問した時に撮影された2ショットのようです。
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