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OZEKI

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 26, 2023
New generation could rekindle ozeki rank¡¯s missing spark
With a history of engaging and charismatic wrestlers, sumo¡¯s second-highest rank often draws a greater response from fans than the stoicism demanded from yokozuna.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 14, 2020
Once-fearsome ozeki rank no longer sport¡¯s ¡®great barrier¡¯
Wrestlers in sumo¡¯s second-highest rank have struggled to emulate the success of their peers in previous generations.
SUMO
Mar 23, 2020
Asanoyama achieves goal of promotion to sumo¡¯s second-highest rank
Following news of his impending promotion to ozeki, Asanoyama said Monday he had accomplished one of his career goals.
SUMO
Jan 21, 2020
Kotoshogiku experienced brief but memorable time in spotlight
There are eight active wrestlers who have spent time at sumo¡¯s second-highest rank.
SUMO
Jan 14, 2019
Sumo 101: Sanyaku
Sanyaku is the collective noun for the three ranks below yokozuna.
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 19, 2018
Sumo 101: Ozeki
Yokozuna are the stars of sumo.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 30, 2018
Newly minted ozeki Tochinoshin reaping rewards of fighting spirit
Yokozuna Kakuryu came from behind to win consecutive tournaments for the first time in his career on Sunday.
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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 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.
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Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
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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
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