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A remote island in western Japan is a spiritual home for sumo wrestling. For hundreds of years, a competition in Shimane Prefecture's Okinoshima town has honored a local deity. Among more than 200 ...

March in sumo, both in Japan and internationally, came in “like a lion” as the old proverb goes. As expected, ticket demand for the Japan Sumo Association’s October tournament in London ...

TOKYO, Japan (CNN)-- When Japanese police arrested three sumo wrestlers and their stable master on Thursday over allegations they beat a 17-year-old wrestler to death, the case sent shockwaves ...

Background Sumo has long been a traditional sport in Japan, and recently is becoming a popular sport that is rapidly attracting enthusiasts abroad. With the aim of having the sport included in the ...

An Off Broadway play opens a window on the spiritual and physical trials of the ancient Japanese sport.

Japan Sumo Association chairman Hakkaku, who goes by one name, has said it is "important to show our sport to the world", telling reporters that "our traditional culture has been recognised ...

TOKYO, Japan — Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in over 30 years after the only yokozuna, Terunofuji, announced his retirement on Friday. The ...

The Japan Sumo Association announced on Dec. 4 that a Grand Sumo Tournament will be held from Oct. 15 to Oct. 19, 2025, at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, one of the most prestigious ...

Hoshoryu, who was promoted to sumo's highest rank of yokozuna in January, points to his name in the east side yokozuna slot on Feb. 25, 2025, during a press conference in Osaka as the Japan Sumo ...

TOKYO: Sumo is facing a potential chasm at the top of the ancient sport for the first time in over 30 years after the only yokozuna, Terunofuji, announced his retirement on Friday (Jan 17).