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Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
By John Gunning
Onosato is listed as ²â´Ç³ú´Ç°ì³Ü²Ô²¹-¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± on the latest banzuke, the first time since 1981 that a new yokozuna has been given such a designation.
Naoya Kusano in action during the Summer Basho in Tokyo in May.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Former college star Kusano looks ready for challenge of sumo's top tier
By John Gunning
While Onosato was claiming Emperor¡¯s Cups in Osaka and Tokyo in recent months, Kusano was doing something similar, albeit one level down.
Masuiyama competes during a tournament in Tokyo in May 1980.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Music star Masuiyama, a former ¨­³ú±ð°ì¾± who died Sunday at 76, blazed unique trail
By John Gunning
Masuiyama was unique in the world of sumo in that he gained as much fame ¡ª if not more ¡ª for what he did outside of the ring.

SUMO

Basho reports
Tamawashi maintains outright lead by beating Nishikifuji
The No. 3 maegashira from Mongolia, who won his only Emperor's Cup in January 2019, improved to 11-2 by thrusting down No. 10 Nishikifuji (9-4).
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Hakuho¡¯s departure highlights worrying sumo trend
By John Gunning
SUMO
At this New York City sumo club, ¡®Everybody gets thrown¡¯
By Aimee Ortiz
SUMO
Former yokozuna Hakuho to leave sumo association
By Kanako Takahara and Karin Kaneko
SUMO
Onosato, 24, promoted to sumo grand champion in record time
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Historic rise to yokozuna just the beginning for Onosato
By John Gunning
SUMO
Onosato locks in promotion to yokozuna
Basho reports
Onosato set for yokozuna promotion after clinching Emperor¡¯s Cup
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Onosato¡¯s march to yokozuna could usher in golden age for sumo
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sumo title contenders already emerging in early stages of Tokyo meet
By John Gunning
SUMO
Hoshoryu dominates rivals in practice, but real test awaits at May Basho
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Former sekiwake Toyonoshima is new head coach at innovative women¡¯s club
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Puzzling decisions and opaque rankings are all part of sumo's charm
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
More than just training: Sumo's open practices are intense ¡ª and entertaining
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sumo's throwback regional tours offer glimpse into sport's heart and history
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Takayasu¡¯s latest heartbreak makes sumo history
By John Gunning
SUMO
Sumo¡¯s 'Big 12' are an eclectic group
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Ozeki Onosato on doorstep of yokozuna promotion after latest title
By John Gunning
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Japan¡¯s twin obsessions meet as MLB visits sumo¡¯s heartland
By John Gunning
SUMO / Inside Sumo
Sumo in March comes in like a lion
By John Gunning
SUMO
New yokozuna Hoshoryu and rising star Onosato enter Spring Basho as favorites
By John Gunning
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Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a ¡°level only seen once in a decade,¡± the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ¡®noctourism¡¯ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Elon Musk says he has created a new U.S. political party
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30.
Ghibli¡¯s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
¡°The man who planted 911±¬ÁÏÍø animation¡± exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan¡¯s women¡¯s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai¡¯s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on 911±¬ÁÏÍø culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a 911±¬ÁÏÍø cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan¡¯s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan¡¯s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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