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ICHINOJO

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 7, 2023
Sumo¡¯s ¡®flat circle¡¯ keeps turning as upstarts replace iconic veterans
As Tochinoshin, Ichinojo, and Ishiura exit the stage, new talents are rising to take their places.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 9, 2022
Ichinojo seeking repeat as focus shifts back to sumo for Autumn Basho
It¡¯s looking increasingly likely that all members of the top division will be ready to go when the final Tokyo meet of the year gets underway at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 27, 2022
Ichinojo¡¯s deserved first title rescues virus-struck Nagoya Basho
The Minato stable man¡¯s debut championship brought not only relief but genuine joy, as he is one of the most affable and likeable figures in Japan¡¯s national sport.
SUMO / Basho reports
Jul 15, 2022
Ichinojo bulldozes Mitakeumi to maintain perfect record
A day after overpowering yokozuna Terunofuji, Ichinojo delivered another commanding performance.
SUMO
Sep 10, 2020
Autumn Basho shaping up to be another drama-filled affair
Life as a sumo columnist in 2020 is akin to being a TV critic in 2019 writing about ¡®Game of Thrones.¡¯
SUMO
Mar 19, 2020
Tough training in high school forged Mongolian Ichinojo
One of the strongest sumo high schools in Japan is Tottori Johoku.
SUMO
May 9, 2019
Kakuryu emerges as clear favorite to capture title
Gambling on sumo, like most sports in Japan, is illegal.
Japan Times
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Apr 28, 2016
May tournament has history of delivering memorable results
There is something uplifting, even magical at times about the Natsu Basho each May.
Japan Times
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jan 9, 2015
History in the making as Hakuho goes for 33 championships
The eyes of a nation will be on yokozuna Hakuho when he walks out for his bout on Sunday at Ryogoku¡¯s Kokugikan Stadium.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Nov 7, 2014
Kyushu Basho 2014: A tale of two Mongolians
There are two men to watch when the action gets underway at sumo¡¯s final basho of 2014, down in Fukuoka on Sunday.
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'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'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.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
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'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' 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.

Podcast

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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