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THE SUMO

Grand sumo, witnessed ringside. Original photography and in-depth profiles of the wrestlers who define Japan’s national sport — from Japan’s No.1 sumo blog.

Meet the Rikishi Learn the Rules

Featured Wrestlers

AonishikiThe Ukrainian prodigy who rose through the ranks in record time. HakuhoThe greatest yokozuna of all time, by almost every measure. OnosatoFrom college champion to the top division at remarkable speed. HoshoryuAsashoryu’s nephew, carrying a famous name to the summit. TakerufujiTo the top division in just eight tournaments. TakakeishoThe youngest ozeki and his fearsome push-thrust sumo.

Understand Sumo

YokozunaSumo’s highest rank — the one rank a wrestler can never be demoted from. Sumo RulesA beginner’s guide to how a bout is won and how the ranks work. Watch LiveTournaments, venues, tickets and etiquette for your first visit.

The Sumo is the English edition of Dohyo no Mokugekisha (土俵の目撃者) — Japan’s No.1-ranked sumo blog, written and photographed ringside by Michihiro Taguchi.