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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
By John Gunning
Aonishiki¡¯s push for both the Emperor¡¯s Cup and a return to ¨­zeki 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
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
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.
Sumo wrestlers in town for a special two-day tournament walk down a street in Paris on Thursday.
SUMO
Jun 14, 2026
In pictures: Sumo tournament returns to Paris after 30 years
A decade-long effort by organizers brought sumo back to Paris, where fans gathered for the sport¡¯s first tournament since 1995.
Tobizaru throws salt ahead of his bout against Hakunofuji on Day 1 of the 2026 MUFG Paris Sumo Tournament on Saturday in Paris
SUMO
Jun 14, 2026
French salt enters the sumo ring in Paris
By Diane Falconer
Paris¡¯ first major sumo event in decades will use 200 kg of custom French salt, an essential element in the sport¡¯s centuries-old purification rituals.
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?
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
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
By John Gunning
Wakatakakage is just the 11th man since 1931 to claim sumo¡¯s most important prize while ranked at komusubi.
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
By Alex K.T. Martin

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