The Japan TimesMar 5
Why is there always so little surprise, but inevitably so much anger, when violence scandals break out in sumo? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/05/sumo/violence-in-sumo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #terunofuji #japansumoassociation #hakunofuji
Violence in sumo provokes anger but little surprise

Amid a wave of reproachful articles and reports, as well as emotionally charged fan responses online, few people appear to be surprised by the revelation from Isegahama stable.

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The Japan TimesJan 14
Three days into the first Grand Sumo Tournament of the year and it’s already looking like Aonishiki could be the man to beat in 2026. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/14/sumo/hatsu-basho-week-1/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #sumo #hakunofuji #kotozakura #aonishiki #onosato #hoshoryu #newyeargrandsumotournament
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.

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