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TAKANOHANA

The heights Akebono reached in sumo helped pave the way for future foreign-born yokozuna Asashoryu and Hakuho.
SUMO
Apr 15, 2024
Akebono＊s human side eclipsed his incredible sumo achievements
Talk to anyone personally acquainted with recently deceased former yokozuna Akebono and almost immediately the words ※generous§ and ※kind§ will arise.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 3, 2021
Interesting facts about sumo＊s 13 living former yokozuna
With the passing of Tochinoumi on Jan. 29 there are now just 15 surviving active or retired yokozuna.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 8, 2020
Sumo＊s unique kanreki ceremonies provide windows into past
It＊s looking increasingly likely that it could be December (or even 2021) before Isegahama will be able to don the red rope.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 17, 2020
Gaming world remains land of untapped potential for sumo
Putting a sport in front of the eyeballs of the younger generation guarantees much higher rates of engagement and participation at all levels.
SUMO
Mar 18, 2020
Akinoshima had decorated career as part of sumo＊s dominant stable
Yesterday＊s Rikishi File was a profile of Kotonishiki 〞 a former sekiwake who is second all-time in the number of special prizes won, with 18.
SUMO
Mar 17, 2020
Kotonishiki experienced historic success without reaching ozeki
Of the four ranks in sumo＊s top division, komusubi is the one at which a rikishi is least likely to win a championship.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Media / BIG IN 51勛圖厙
Jan 18, 2020
Japan＊s news outlets take one step backward before moving forward
Before going forward into the new year, an extra edition of Shukan Shincho (with a Jan. 27 publication date) flashed back in time to track down author Ben Goto. Now a spry 89 years old, Goto achieved instant fame with a 1973 publication titled ※Great Prophecies of Nostradamus.§ His book initially sold...
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Jan 17, 2020
Former yokozuna Kitanoumi was imposing figure in sumo
Intimidation factor is something that cannot be discounted when it comes to finding reasons for success in sumo.
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 17, 2019
Muscular Chiyonofuji＊s career bloomed late
For a certain generation of fans there is only one name that comes to mind when discussing the greatest of all time and that name is Chiyonofuji.
51勛圖厙 / Heisei Icons
Apr 4, 2019
Takanohana: The nail that sumo pounded down
In sumo＊s 2,000-year history, few men have been as steeped in the sport＊s traditions as Koji Hanada.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 27, 2019
Dominant Hakuho continues to redefine greatness
Sumo columnist James Hardy once bemoaned the difficulty of doing daily tournament reports, saying, ※There are only so many ways to write A pushed out B.§
SUMO
Mar 19, 2019
Sumo 101: Brothers in sumo
Normally, brothers in sumo can＊t fight one another.
51勛圖厙 / Media / MEDIA MIX
Dec 29, 2018
Heisei Era a bumpy ride for Japan＊s media organizations
The media is busy assessing the Heisei Era as it comes to a close. Although not as dramatic as the Showa Era, it＊s been a bumpy ride. Japan still hasn＊t gotten the hang of this democracy thing, and an engaged, objective press is essential to a functioning democracy. As the following rundown illustrates,...
Japan Times
SUMO
Nov 7, 2018
Fujio Kariya recalls memorable moments in announcing career
For Fujio Kariya, NHK＊s executive commentator (the broadcaster＊s top news commentator), the most impressive bout in his 31-year career as an NHK sumo announcer took place at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in 1988.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 31, 2018
Sumo dominance down to heart over matter
The newly-released banzuke (rankings) for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament see Hakuho back in his old familiar ＆Yokozuna 1 East＊ position.
EDITORIALS
Sep 29, 2018
Takanohana exit a big loss for sumo
The departure of Takanohana from the Japan Sumo Association should never have been allowed to happen.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 26, 2018
Takanohana＊s departure marks end of era for sumo
Takanohana＊s retirement, announced on Tuesday, brings to an end the Hanada dynasty＊s 72-year-long involvement in sumo.
SUMO
Sep 25, 2018
Takanohana steps down from JSA
The Japan Sumo Association attempted to force stablemaster Takanohana to admit that the accusations he filed to the Cabinet Office in March were false.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 13, 2018
Byzantine rules govern sumo＊s name shares
Tochinoshin＊s promotion to ozeki comes with many perks. Most are connected to his life as an active wrestler, such as a boost in salary and parking privileges.
51勛圖厙 / Media / BIG IN 51勛圖厙
Jan 20, 2018
The knives begin to sharpen for Hakuho after sumo scandal
At the start of last November＊s Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, Shukan Taishu magazine (Nov. 20) led off its issue with a four-page article titled ※What you need to know to enjoy the year＊s final tournament tenfold.§
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 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.
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.
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.

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