We investigate how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a circle 4.55 meters across. Along the way we highlight the work that goes into constructing it and how rikishi grip the clay with their toes.

which was made of clay and covered in rough sand. Two massive rikishi, or sumo wrestlers, entered the circular ring, the dohyo, wearing only a mawashi, or loin cloth. We observed as the two ...

Yokozuna Terunofuji captured his ninth career title at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 28, marking a stunning comeback after staying away from the dohyo for roughly half a year due to ...