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Kirishima (right) defeats Atamifuji by <i>oshidashi</i> at IG Arena in Nagoya on Sunday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 22, 2026
Nagoya Basho enters final stretch with everything to play for
Aonishiki¡¯s push for both the Emperor¡¯s Cup and a return to ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± has become the defining story of Nagoya, but several dangerous challengers remain firmly in the hunt.
Takanosho (left) in action with Onosato at IG Arena in Nagoya on Tuesday
SUMO
Jul 15, 2026
Early losses for yokozuna in Nagoya no cause for concern ¡ª in theory
Even the most disastrous start to a meet by a pretournament favorite is something that can be overcome.
Hoshoryu at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 2
SUMO
Jul 10, 2026
Uncertain health of main stars sets the stage for wild ride in Nagoya
It won¡¯t be until a few days into the upcoming meet that we¡¯ll really know whether or not the two yokozuna, or now-sekiwake Aonishiki, will be in the title race.
Nicholas Tarasenko trains at Minato stable in August 2024.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 8, 2026
Wakatakakage injury casts pall over July meet, but potential new stars loom
The Nagoya tournament still offers plenty of intrigue, from a disrupted title race to the debut of highly touted English prospect Nicholas Tarasenko.
Kazuma (right) faces off against future <i>yokozuna</i> Onosato during the All Japan Amateur Sumo Championships at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in December 2020.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jul 1, 2026
Six of the best: rikishi of note in each sumo division
The latest banzuke offers more than just top-tier intrigue, with the July meet set to feature standout stories in every division of professional sumo.
Tsurugisho throws salt at a one-day sumo event at the Kokugikan in Tokyo in February 2020.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 24, 2026
Remembering the wrestlers who rarely make the headlines
The quiet retirement of Tsurugisho is a reminder that sumo¡¯s rank-and-file veterans deserve more recognition for the pain, sacrifice and resilience their careers demand.
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 17, 2026
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
Sumo¡¯s trip to Paris offered a vivid reminder that the sport¡¯s rituals and symbolism can resonate as strongly as the action in the ring.
Hoshoryu attends a Japan Sumo Association event in Tokyo in September 2025.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 10, 2026
Could Hoshoryu be the last Mongolian yokozuna?
Recent results suggest that a remarkable era of dominance may finally be starting to wind down.
Sumo wrestlers stand during the opening ceremony of The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Jun 3, 2026
Paris sumo tournament should deepen existing ties and open up new frontiers
The upcoming Paris sumo exhibition is unlikely to match London¡¯s hype, but it may do more to expand its reach in Europe.
Wakatakakage receives the Emperor&#039;s Cup from Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 27, 2026
Rare komusubi title win bodes well for Wakatakakage¡¯s future
Wakatakakage is just the 11th man since 1931 to claim sumo¡¯s most important prize while ranked at komusubi.
Kirishima (right) defeats Daieisho by <i>oshidashi</i> at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Saturday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
May 20, 2026
Injuries dampen excitement for wide-open Emperor¡¯s Cup race
With 10 wrestlers still alive in the title race after day 10, the Summer Basho remains wide open ¡ª even as injuries threaten to overshadow everything else.
Kirishima (top) defeats Yoshinofuji by <i>tsukiotoshi</i> at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
May 13, 2026
Kirishima¡¯s hot streak saves summer tournament from disastrous start
Three days into the Summer Basho, Kirishima is the clear favorite as injuries and poor form strip the tournament of many of sumo¡¯s biggest stars.
Yokozuna Hoshoryu will be in the spotlight as the favorite during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
SUMO
May 8, 2026
Path to glory opens for Hoshoryu after injuries to rivals Onosato and Aonishiki
Yokozuna Onosato and ozeki Aonishiki withdrew from the Summer Basho due to injuries.
Seagulls players celebrate after their win over the Panasonic Impulse during the 2026 X League season opener at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Football
May 7, 2026
Off-field challenges remain for the X League as on-field product improves
The opening day of the X League¡¯s new era was an unqualified success ¡ª but will the buzz last?
Kirishima (then Kiribayama) in the Kokugikan in Tokyo in February 2020. Should Kirishima repeat March¡¯s Emperor¡¯s Cup-winning performance in the upcoming meet, he¡¯ll immediately become one of the most successful <i>¨­³ú±ð°ì¾±</i> of all time.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 6, 2026
What should the expectations be for sumo¡¯s current trio of ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾±?
A recent promotion puts Kirishima at sumo¡¯s second-highest rank, alongside Kotozakura and Aonishiki.
Kirishima points to his name in the <i>¨­³ú±ð°ì¾±</i> section of the newly released <i>banzuke</i> rankings at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Monday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 29, 2026
Kirishima back at ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± in sumo¡¯s latest banzuke rankings
The latest rankings also reflect a broader reshuffling as new contenders edge closer to the top.
Bill Christopher Li, now known as Honoikazuchi, at the All-Japan championships at the Kokugikan on Nov. 30
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 22, 2026
Professional sumo awaits three potential new stars
The next generation is arriving fast, with three highly rated young wrestlers set to debut and potentially challenge the sport¡¯s current leaders.
Chiyomaru during the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 9, 2016
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 15, 2026
Chiyomaru¡¯s next act shines light on sumo¡¯s unsung roles
A new role as wakamonogashira may bring overdue attention to the little-known veterans who help keep sumo running.
Jonathon Templeton (second from right) with members of Sumo na hEireann
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 8, 2026
Sumo creates unity on an island famed for division
In Ireland, an amateur sumo federation spanning north and south is navigating identity, politics and funding while building an inclusive sport from the ground up.
Eight retired wrestlers at the announcement of a new tournament for former <i>rikishi</i> in Tokyo on Monday
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Apr 1, 2026
Smiles, not stoicism, at new tournament for retired sumo stars
A new tournament for former sumo wrestlers promises a far more relaxed atmosphere than the sport usually allows.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse&#039;s brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo&#039;s Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan&#039;s relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces&#039; Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
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