The Japan Times17h ago
Kirishima will regain his ōzeki status, the sport's second-highest rank, after capturing his third championship in the March grand tournament that ended Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/25/sumo/kirishima-ozeki-promotion/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #kirishima #marchgrandsumotournament #japansumoassociation
Kirishima clinches return to <i>ōzeki</i> rank

Hampered by a neck injury, Kirishima was demoted after competing in the ōzeki rank for six tournaments from the July tournament in 2023.

The Japan Times
The Japan Times2d ago
Kirishima's Osaka championship could prove pivotal, turning a strong run of results into a likely ōzeki return and restoring his place among sumo's top ranks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/23/sumo/gunning-kirishima-osaka-ozeki/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #kirishima #springgrandsumotournament #japansumoassociation
Kirishima’s Emperor’s Cup likely seals dramatic return to <i>ōzeki</i>

The Osaka championship could prove pivotal for Kirishima, restoring his place among sumo's top ranks.

The Japan Times
Sumikai4d ago

Sekiwake Kirishima ist nur noch einen Sieg vom Titelgewinn beim Frühjahrsturnier entfernt. #Japan #Sumo #Sport #EmperorsCup #Sekiwake #Kirishima

https://sumikai.com/nachrichten-aus-japan/sport/sumo-sekiwake-kirishima-ist-nur-noch-einen-sieg-vom-titelgewinn-beim-fruehjahrsturnier-entfernt-374363/

The Japan TimesMar 6
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. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/06/sumo/2026-march-basho-preview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #aonishiki #springgrandsumotournament #hoshoryu #onosato #kotozakura #kirishima #atamifuji
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
The Japan TimesFeb 25
The approaching onset of an odd-numbered month means another sumo tournament is almost upon us and, as is always the case, we have a new release of rankings to set the stage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/25/sumo/march-basho-physical-banzuke/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #marchgrandsumotournament #fujiryoga #takayasu #kirishima #aonishiki
Physical <i>banzuke</i> ranking reveals sumo’s storylines

Many sumo stories don’t fully reveal themselves unless you are holding a physical copy of the rankings.

The Japan Times
Oh, Lila!Feb 18

Some wips? Some wips.
(Reposting from my old account)

#NSFW #R18 #BNHA #Endeavor #Hawks
#Kirishima #Fatgum #ACNH #Raymond
#Fanart #Art #WIP

Brian SmallJan 7
#霧島 #沖水川 #三股町 #三股から見た霧島
#Kirishima #OkiMizuKawa
iLandNov 30
#霧島高原乗馬クラブ #乗馬 #riding #horseriding #馬 #horse #horses #白馬 #whitehorse #馬小屋 #stable #霧島 #kirishima #霧島市 #kirishimacity #鹿児島 #kagoshima #animalphotography #photography
Culture VolcanOct 6
#volcan #volcano #Kirishima 🇯🇵 Le dépôt de cendres de la phase explosive qui a eu lieu début août s'est étendu sur plus de 50km/The ash deposit from the early august explosive sequence extended up to 50 km
TROPOMI SO2Sep 24, 2025
On 2025-09-24 #TROPOMI has detected an enhanced SO2 signal of 3.10DU at a distance of 102.6km to #Suwanose-jima. Other nearby sources: #Satsuma-Iojima #Kikai #Kirishima. #DLR_inpuls #S5p #Sentinel5p #TROPOMI #SO2LH