The Japan Times
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.

The Japan Times
Mar 5 at 11:06amBuffer