Japan Sumo Association

Features

/ 5 months ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Dodgers Manager Has High Expectations for Ohtani and Yamamoto in 2025

After leading the Dodgers to a World Series title in 2024, Dave Roberts expects the Japanese stars to make key contributions...

By Ed Odeven

Features

/ 5 months ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Rui Hachimura Embroiled in an Ongoing Feud with the JBA

NBA forward Rui Hachimura isn't happy with the JBA's decision to renew national team coach Tom Hovasse's contract, sparking discord and...

By Ed Odeven

Sumo

/ 11 months ago

Combining Speed with Size, Onosato Has Arrived as a Bona Fide Sumo Star

A native of Ishikawa, the 23-year-old Onosato is inspiring fans in his home prefecture and giving sumo a much-needed boost in...

By Jim Armstrong

Sumo

/ 1 year ago

Wrestlers at Scandal-Hit Miyagino Stable Transferring to Isegahama Stable

The move is further punishment of former yokozuna Hakuho, whose protege Hokuseiho committed physical violence at Miyagino stable, leading to sanctions.

By Jim Armstrong

Sumo

/ 1 year ago

EDITORIAL | It's High Time Sumo Comes to Grips with Its Bullying Problem

Incidents of violence by sumo stablemasters and senior wrestlers against younger members should be dealt with harshly to eradicate the problem...

By JAPAN Forward

Features

/ 1 year ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Sumo Stablemaster Miyagino Demoted as Punishment for Wrestler's Violence at Stable

Emphasizing the stablemaster's responsibility for his wrestler's behavior, the JSA cut his pay and demoted the winningest yokozuna in sumo history...

By Ed Odeven

Sumo

/ 1 year ago

Shunned by the Pros, Female Sumo Wrestlers Find Japan's Ancient Sport Has Plenty to Offer

A growing number of women are finding their own space in the dohyo. In doing so, as sumo wrestlers, they are...

By Jim Armstrong

Features

/ 2 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Yoshihito Nishioka Advances to French Open Fourth Round for the First Time

After dropping the first set, Nishioka maintained his focus and rallied past his opponent at the French Open to reach the...

By Ed Odeven

Features

/ 2 years ago

[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Wakatakakage Has Knee Surgery and Could Be Sidelined For Up to a Year

Injured during March's Spring Basho in Osaka, sekiwake Wakatakakage needs a minimum of six months to rest and recuperate from surgery,...

By Ed Odeven

Features

/ 2 years ago

[ODDS and EVENS] Photographer Lord K2 Captures the Soul of Sumo in New Book

In nearly 100 images, supplemented with background information in English and Japanese, "Sumo" introduces numerous aspects of the tradition-rich sport.

By Ed Odeven