Last year, I was traveling to Fukuoka in November and realized the sumo basho would be taking place while I was there. Fukuoka’s Sumiyoshi Shrine (founded more than 1,800 years ago) is said to be the ...

The Japan Sumo Association, which oversees the sport, is enjoying record revenues. This autumn, it will hold a tournament in London’s Royal Albert Hall, the first outside Japan in 20 years.

The SUMO Conference, held every year in Berlin since 2013, is a must-attend event for anyone involved with SUMO. It gathers international participants from the industry, research and public ...

Ozeki Kirishima, right, beats Kotoshoho on the 12th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 21, 2026. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ozeki Kirishima and No. 13 ...

TOKYO - Ozeki Kirishima grabbed a memorable last-ditch victory over joint overnight leader and No. 13 maegashira Kotoeiho at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday, retaking the outright lead with ...

Ozeki Kirishima, left, attacks en route to beating Kotoeiho on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ozeki Kirishima ...

Ten days, ten men. That’s how far into the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament we are, and how many wrestlers have a chance for a share of the lead after day 11. As things stand, two-thirds of the way ...