Patriciajaydee
@patriciajaydee.bsky.social
Retired editor and writer of online design, fine arts and features magazines. Japanophile, always curious, but usually the last to know.
The winter Jungyo has begun with the fans in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture being the first to show jubilation and support for our "new born ozeki" Aonishiki.
And, it's all on Aonishiki to demonstrate the prowess and advanced skill of the ozeki, as senior ozeki Kotozakura is not taking matches. ...
And, it's all on Aonishiki to demonstrate the prowess and advanced skill of the ozeki, as senior ozeki Kotozakura is not taking matches. ...
November 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The winter Jungyo has begun with the fans in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture being the first to show jubilation and support for our "new born ozeki" Aonishiki.
And, it's all on Aonishiki to demonstrate the prowess and advanced skill of the ozeki, as senior ozeki Kotozakura is not taking matches. ...
And, it's all on Aonishiki to demonstrate the prowess and advanced skill of the ozeki, as senior ozeki Kotozakura is not taking matches. ...
Golden Boy is busy and pulling double-duty.
Without the co-yokozuna services of Onosato who's out of commission with a shoulder injury, Hoshoryu alone schmoozed the crowd and performed the dohyo-iri yesterday at Tsumine Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture--then left early this morning to lay flowers ...
Without the co-yokozuna services of Onosato who's out of commission with a shoulder injury, Hoshoryu alone schmoozed the crowd and performed the dohyo-iri yesterday at Tsumine Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture--then left early this morning to lay flowers ...
November 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Golden Boy is busy and pulling double-duty.
Without the co-yokozuna services of Onosato who's out of commission with a shoulder injury, Hoshoryu alone schmoozed the crowd and performed the dohyo-iri yesterday at Tsumine Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture--then left early this morning to lay flowers ...
Without the co-yokozuna services of Onosato who's out of commission with a shoulder injury, Hoshoryu alone schmoozed the crowd and performed the dohyo-iri yesterday at Tsumine Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture--then left early this morning to lay flowers ...
At the Otowayama-beya senshuraku party, the heya's big star --Kirishima--thanks attendees for supporting him through Kyushu where he was awarded the Kanto-Sho for his strong wrestling style and 11-4 score.
(Cue big applause)
"My plan is to be reinstated to ozeki next year."
( Big, beeg applause)
(Cue big applause)
"My plan is to be reinstated to ozeki next year."
( Big, beeg applause)
November 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
At the Otowayama-beya senshuraku party, the heya's big star --Kirishima--thanks attendees for supporting him through Kyushu where he was awarded the Kanto-Sho for his strong wrestling style and 11-4 score.
(Cue big applause)
"My plan is to be reinstated to ozeki next year."
( Big, beeg applause)
(Cue big applause)
"My plan is to be reinstated to ozeki next year."
( Big, beeg applause)
It was a dark and stormy --and incredibly disappointing-- senshuraku for Hoshoryu, but the yokozuna was all smiles and laughs as he danced with his heya mates and Tatsunami supporters at their Kyushu after party.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
It was a dark and stormy --and incredibly disappointing-- senshuraku for Hoshoryu, but the yokozuna was all smiles and laughs as he danced with his heya mates and Tatsunami supporters at their Kyushu after party.
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Abema congratulates itself for its record high viewership during the Kyushu Basho--in November 2025.
The station also plugs its exclusivity of 66th Yokozuna Wakanohana (who currently goes by his birth name, Hanada Masaru) as its match commentator and incomparable instructor.
Sumo is trending!
The station also plugs its exclusivity of 66th Yokozuna Wakanohana (who currently goes by his birth name, Hanada Masaru) as its match commentator and incomparable instructor.
Sumo is trending!
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Abema congratulates itself for its record high viewership during the Kyushu Basho--in November 2025.
The station also plugs its exclusivity of 66th Yokozuna Wakanohana (who currently goes by his birth name, Hanada Masaru) as its match commentator and incomparable instructor.
Sumo is trending!
The station also plugs its exclusivity of 66th Yokozuna Wakanohana (who currently goes by his birth name, Hanada Masaru) as its match commentator and incomparable instructor.
Sumo is trending!
Not surprisingly, Takayasu's back is a mess, but who's going to tell a raging bear? Not in Japan--not these days.
Papa Bear's official diagnosis is: Degenerative lumbar spine disease w lumbar disc herniation.
His spinal disc has ruptured and the condition of his spine has worsened from ... sumo.
Papa Bear's official diagnosis is: Degenerative lumbar spine disease w lumbar disc herniation.
His spinal disc has ruptured and the condition of his spine has worsened from ... sumo.
November 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Not surprisingly, Takayasu's back is a mess, but who's going to tell a raging bear? Not in Japan--not these days.
Papa Bear's official diagnosis is: Degenerative lumbar spine disease w lumbar disc herniation.
His spinal disc has ruptured and the condition of his spine has worsened from ... sumo.
Papa Bear's official diagnosis is: Degenerative lumbar spine disease w lumbar disc herniation.
His spinal disc has ruptured and the condition of his spine has worsened from ... sumo.
Ouch!
Yokozuna Onosato's official injury diagnosis is "left acromioclavicular joint dislocation"--or plainly called,
separated shoulder.
Painful shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade are torn, causing the collarbone to be displaced. ...
Yokozuna Onosato's official injury diagnosis is "left acromioclavicular joint dislocation"--or plainly called,
separated shoulder.
Painful shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade are torn, causing the collarbone to be displaced. ...
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Ouch!
Yokozuna Onosato's official injury diagnosis is "left acromioclavicular joint dislocation"--or plainly called,
separated shoulder.
Painful shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade are torn, causing the collarbone to be displaced. ...
Yokozuna Onosato's official injury diagnosis is "left acromioclavicular joint dislocation"--or plainly called,
separated shoulder.
Painful shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade are torn, causing the collarbone to be displaced. ...
Because our lovely Bluesky app is so stingy with character maximums per page, I really should list the names of the rikishi who are NOT kyujo for the upcoming Winter Jungyo that begins THIS Sunday, November 30.
A big number of TEN rikishi will sit out of the Jungyo tour due to injuries beginning...
A big number of TEN rikishi will sit out of the Jungyo tour due to injuries beginning...
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Because our lovely Bluesky app is so stingy with character maximums per page, I really should list the names of the rikishi who are NOT kyujo for the upcoming Winter Jungyo that begins THIS Sunday, November 30.
A big number of TEN rikishi will sit out of the Jungyo tour due to injuries beginning...
A big number of TEN rikishi will sit out of the Jungyo tour due to injuries beginning...
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@patriciajaydee.bsky.social Look at what a 12 year old schoolboy can accomplish when he gets his mind right
The JSA board convened today and approved the takeover of Tokiwayama beya by Minatogawa oyakata (ex Takakeisho) on January 26. Some of its non-rikishi members will be moving to other heya.
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
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元大関貴景勝の湊川親方が常盤山部屋を継承し、来年初場所後に湊川部屋へ 相撲協会が承認 - 大相撲 : 日刊スポーツ
日本相撲協会は27日、東京・両国国技館で定例の理事会を開き、湊川親方（元大関貴景勝）が常盤山部屋を継承し、2026年1月26日付で湊川部屋とすることを承認した… - 日刊スポーツ新聞社のニュースサイト、ニッカンスポーツ・コム（nikkansports.com）
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November 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
@patriciajaydee.bsky.social Look at what a 12 year old schoolboy can accomplish when he gets his mind right
This is Nishikimaru who, at the start of his sumo career, weighed 169 kg., but now tips the scales at 220kg.
His excessive fat made it impossible for nurses to draw his blood (too much fat to find a vein) at his sumo medical exam.
I hate stories like this, and hate even more that gross obesity...
His excessive fat made it impossible for nurses to draw his blood (too much fat to find a vein) at his sumo medical exam.
I hate stories like this, and hate even more that gross obesity...
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This is Nishikimaru who, at the start of his sumo career, weighed 169 kg., but now tips the scales at 220kg.
His excessive fat made it impossible for nurses to draw his blood (too much fat to find a vein) at his sumo medical exam.
I hate stories like this, and hate even more that gross obesity...
His excessive fat made it impossible for nurses to draw his blood (too much fat to find a vein) at his sumo medical exam.
I hate stories like this, and hate even more that gross obesity...
Whenever the camera zooms-in on the eastern side of the dohyo at the Kyushu tournament, a beautiful woman in kimono always appears--whose presence captivates viewers, not just in Japan, but throughout sumo fandom.
Who is this exquisite woman in the same, dedicated, and very plum seat for the ...
Who is this exquisite woman in the same, dedicated, and very plum seat for the ...
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Whenever the camera zooms-in on the eastern side of the dohyo at the Kyushu tournament, a beautiful woman in kimono always appears--whose presence captivates viewers, not just in Japan, but throughout sumo fandom.
Who is this exquisite woman in the same, dedicated, and very plum seat for the ...
Who is this exquisite woman in the same, dedicated, and very plum seat for the ...
Nice post-basho message from Tatsunami-beya.
Thank you for your tremendous support and uplifting cheers throughout this tournament.
Tatsunami-beya will strive to achieve even greater success next year.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
Thank you for your tremendous support and uplifting cheers throughout this tournament.
Tatsunami-beya will strive to achieve even greater success next year.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Nice post-basho message from Tatsunami-beya.
Thank you for your tremendous support and uplifting cheers throughout this tournament.
Tatsunami-beya will strive to achieve even greater success next year.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
Thank you for your tremendous support and uplifting cheers throughout this tournament.
Tatsunami-beya will strive to achieve even greater success next year.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
Not at all a surprise but still a big thrill and cause for celebration--with more to come?
In his championship interview, Aonishiki, himself, said he'd be thrilled with an ozeki promotion-- "But there is a higher status that I want to work toward. This is just the beginning."
In his championship interview, Aonishiki, himself, said he'd be thrilled with an ozeki promotion-- "But there is a higher status that I want to work toward. This is just the beginning."
The shimpan department decided to promote Aonishiki to Ozeki.
Officially, the board has to decide that in a special meeting on Wednesday, but that's a rubber stamp - they have never voted against a promotion.
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Officially, the board has to decide that in a special meeting on Wednesday, but that's a rubber stamp - they have never voted against a promotion.
hochi.news/articles/202...
安青錦が大関昇進へ 新関脇の優勝争いを審判部が高評価 新入幕からは５場所連続２ケタ白星 - スポーツ報知
新関脇・安青錦（安治川）の大関昇進が事実上、決まった。番付編成を担う審判部は、昇進を諮る臨時理事会の招集を八角理事長（元横綱・北勝海）に要請し、受諾された。理事会で昇進が見送られた例はなく「新大関・
hochi.news
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Not at all a surprise but still a big thrill and cause for celebration--with more to come?
In his championship interview, Aonishiki, himself, said he'd be thrilled with an ozeki promotion-- "But there is a higher status that I want to work toward. This is just the beginning."
In his championship interview, Aonishiki, himself, said he'd be thrilled with an ozeki promotion-- "But there is a higher status that I want to work toward. This is just the beginning."
If you thought the audience in Fukuoka was loud, distracting and sometimes plainly rude--you are not alone.
In an announcement to the press, Tadamori Oshima, Chairman of the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, referred to the shouting and shrieking at the Kyushu Tournament, with the remonstration, ...
In an announcement to the press, Tadamori Oshima, Chairman of the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, referred to the shouting and shrieking at the Kyushu Tournament, with the remonstration, ...
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
If you thought the audience in Fukuoka was loud, distracting and sometimes plainly rude--you are not alone.
In an announcement to the press, Tadamori Oshima, Chairman of the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, referred to the shouting and shrieking at the Kyushu Tournament, with the remonstration, ...
In an announcement to the press, Tadamori Oshima, Chairman of the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, referred to the shouting and shrieking at the Kyushu Tournament, with the remonstration, ...
Hoshoryu admitted that he "failed" to bring his yokozuna-brand of sumo to his Day 14 match vs Aonishiki, but in his Day 15 championship playoff against the 21-year-old Ukrainian,
he was a flop.
Just as Aonishiki took down Kotozakura on Senshuraku using the same ushimuso he's employed three...
he was a flop.
Just as Aonishiki took down Kotozakura on Senshuraku using the same ushimuso he's employed three...
November 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Hoshoryu admitted that he "failed" to bring his yokozuna-brand of sumo to his Day 14 match vs Aonishiki, but in his Day 15 championship playoff against the 21-year-old Ukrainian,
he was a flop.
Just as Aonishiki took down Kotozakura on Senshuraku using the same ushimuso he's employed three...
he was a flop.
Just as Aonishiki took down Kotozakura on Senshuraku using the same ushimuso he's employed three...
Breaking news: Onosato has withdrawn on Senshuraku.
Reports his master Nishonoseki, the yokozuna injured his left shoulder in his match vs Aonishiki on Day 13, which caused his weak loss to Kotozakura on Day 14.
Hoshoryu will now win by default as the yusho narrows down to him and Aonishiki.
Reports his master Nishonoseki, the yokozuna injured his left shoulder in his match vs Aonishiki on Day 13, which caused his weak loss to Kotozakura on Day 14.
Hoshoryu will now win by default as the yusho narrows down to him and Aonishiki.
November 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Breaking news: Onosato has withdrawn on Senshuraku.
Reports his master Nishonoseki, the yokozuna injured his left shoulder in his match vs Aonishiki on Day 13, which caused his weak loss to Kotozakura on Day 14.
Hoshoryu will now win by default as the yusho narrows down to him and Aonishiki.
Reports his master Nishonoseki, the yokozuna injured his left shoulder in his match vs Aonishiki on Day 13, which caused his weak loss to Kotozakura on Day 14.
Hoshoryu will now win by default as the yusho narrows down to him and Aonishiki.
Day 14 Kyushu.
After his third of three losses to Aonishiki, Yokozuna Hoshoryu was infuriated. Brushing by and refusing to take questions from the waiting lot of reporters, he was heard to say, "I failed," at which point, his attendants took over.
Having built momentum by winning 7-straight matches
After his third of three losses to Aonishiki, Yokozuna Hoshoryu was infuriated. Brushing by and refusing to take questions from the waiting lot of reporters, he was heard to say, "I failed," at which point, his attendants took over.
Having built momentum by winning 7-straight matches
November 23, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Day 14 Kyushu.
After his third of three losses to Aonishiki, Yokozuna Hoshoryu was infuriated. Brushing by and refusing to take questions from the waiting lot of reporters, he was heard to say, "I failed," at which point, his attendants took over.
Having built momentum by winning 7-straight matches
After his third of three losses to Aonishiki, Yokozuna Hoshoryu was infuriated. Brushing by and refusing to take questions from the waiting lot of reporters, he was heard to say, "I failed," at which point, his attendants took over.
Having built momentum by winning 7-straight matches
These yokozunae are going to drive us to drink.
On Day 14, both Hoshoryu and Onosato suffered awkward and, ultimately, devastating tachiai(s) which blew their respective chances to saunter into Day 15 as our outright leader.
Ozeki Kotozakura's tachiai raised Onosato to a standing position ...
On Day 14, both Hoshoryu and Onosato suffered awkward and, ultimately, devastating tachiai(s) which blew their respective chances to saunter into Day 15 as our outright leader.
Ozeki Kotozakura's tachiai raised Onosato to a standing position ...
November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
These yokozunae are going to drive us to drink.
On Day 14, both Hoshoryu and Onosato suffered awkward and, ultimately, devastating tachiai(s) which blew their respective chances to saunter into Day 15 as our outright leader.
Ozeki Kotozakura's tachiai raised Onosato to a standing position ...
On Day 14, both Hoshoryu and Onosato suffered awkward and, ultimately, devastating tachiai(s) which blew their respective chances to saunter into Day 15 as our outright leader.
Ozeki Kotozakura's tachiai raised Onosato to a standing position ...
Once an all-around wrestler whose sumo has been reduced to mostly power/pushing techniques, ASANOYAMA, is winning again and is nearer (the first step in) his goal of returning to the Makunouchi.
The former ozeki has faced and confronted significant setbacks due to a six basho suspension and ...
The former ozeki has faced and confronted significant setbacks due to a six basho suspension and ...
November 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Once an all-around wrestler whose sumo has been reduced to mostly power/pushing techniques, ASANOYAMA, is winning again and is nearer (the first step in) his goal of returning to the Makunouchi.
The former ozeki has faced and confronted significant setbacks due to a six basho suspension and ...
The former ozeki has faced and confronted significant setbacks due to a six basho suspension and ...
Hoshoryu showed patience in his victory vs Kotozakura on Day 13.
“I focused on staying composed, watching my opponent, and wrestling without rushing. That was good,” said the yokozuna.
Reamed yesterday by Chief Shimpan Kumegawa, Hoshoryu was praised by Chm Hakkaku who nodded,
"He was calm today.”
“I focused on staying composed, watching my opponent, and wrestling without rushing. That was good,” said the yokozuna.
Reamed yesterday by Chief Shimpan Kumegawa, Hoshoryu was praised by Chm Hakkaku who nodded,
"He was calm today.”
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hoshoryu showed patience in his victory vs Kotozakura on Day 13.
“I focused on staying composed, watching my opponent, and wrestling without rushing. That was good,” said the yokozuna.
Reamed yesterday by Chief Shimpan Kumegawa, Hoshoryu was praised by Chm Hakkaku who nodded,
"He was calm today.”
“I focused on staying composed, watching my opponent, and wrestling without rushing. That was good,” said the yokozuna.
Reamed yesterday by Chief Shimpan Kumegawa, Hoshoryu was praised by Chm Hakkaku who nodded,
"He was calm today.”
Kyushu Day 13. M2 Kirishima Tetsuo earned his 9th tournament win and 5th consecutive victory vs Atamifuji--lifting the big Isegahama man up and out of the ring.
The move reminded reporters of the tsuridashi (lift out) of his first master, Ozeki Kirishima Kazuo. The lean but muscular Kirishima I ...
The move reminded reporters of the tsuridashi (lift out) of his first master, Ozeki Kirishima Kazuo. The lean but muscular Kirishima I ...
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Kyushu Day 13. M2 Kirishima Tetsuo earned his 9th tournament win and 5th consecutive victory vs Atamifuji--lifting the big Isegahama man up and out of the ring.
The move reminded reporters of the tsuridashi (lift out) of his first master, Ozeki Kirishima Kazuo. The lean but muscular Kirishima I ...
The move reminded reporters of the tsuridashi (lift out) of his first master, Ozeki Kirishima Kazuo. The lean but muscular Kirishima I ...
Shades of The Uncle -- Hoshoryu's Dame-Oshi.
Off the dohyo, Yokozuna Hoshoryu is clearly a nice guy with smiling eyes, but after being vigorously slapped around by strong man Takayasu--while in a contest for the yusho--he lost his yokozuna cool, which forced him to apologize to Chief ...
Off the dohyo, Yokozuna Hoshoryu is clearly a nice guy with smiling eyes, but after being vigorously slapped around by strong man Takayasu--while in a contest for the yusho--he lost his yokozuna cool, which forced him to apologize to Chief ...
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Shades of The Uncle -- Hoshoryu's Dame-Oshi.
Off the dohyo, Yokozuna Hoshoryu is clearly a nice guy with smiling eyes, but after being vigorously slapped around by strong man Takayasu--while in a contest for the yusho--he lost his yokozuna cool, which forced him to apologize to Chief ...
Off the dohyo, Yokozuna Hoshoryu is clearly a nice guy with smiling eyes, but after being vigorously slapped around by strong man Takayasu--while in a contest for the yusho--he lost his yokozuna cool, which forced him to apologize to Chief ...
In his column for Hochi Sports, former ozeki and oyakata Kotozake writes, "They say, last four days of a basho can shift the world," which might be a premature axiom for Kyushu, for how much more aberrant can it be?
As of Day 12, there are 3 wrestlers in 1st place (all with two losses)--Onosato,
As of Day 12, there are 3 wrestlers in 1st place (all with two losses)--Onosato,
November 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
In his column for Hochi Sports, former ozeki and oyakata Kotozake writes, "They say, last four days of a basho can shift the world," which might be a premature axiom for Kyushu, for how much more aberrant can it be?
As of Day 12, there are 3 wrestlers in 1st place (all with two losses)--Onosato,
As of Day 12, there are 3 wrestlers in 1st place (all with two losses)--Onosato,
Day 12 Shocker #2
Not to let young Yoshinofuji steal all the thunder, Yokozuna Onosato gave the audience something to talk about--that of him being pulled down on all fours by an out-of-form Takanosho from whom much was expected, but who at 3-8 had clearly disappointed.
But not tonight.
Not to let young Yoshinofuji steal all the thunder, Yokozuna Onosato gave the audience something to talk about--that of him being pulled down on all fours by an out-of-form Takanosho from whom much was expected, but who at 3-8 had clearly disappointed.
But not tonight.
November 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Day 12 Shocker #2
Not to let young Yoshinofuji steal all the thunder, Yokozuna Onosato gave the audience something to talk about--that of him being pulled down on all fours by an out-of-form Takanosho from whom much was expected, but who at 3-8 had clearly disappointed.
But not tonight.
Not to let young Yoshinofuji steal all the thunder, Yokozuna Onosato gave the audience something to talk about--that of him being pulled down on all fours by an out-of-form Takanosho from whom much was expected, but who at 3-8 had clearly disappointed.
But not tonight.
Day 11 Shocker #1
What work for him yesterday did the trick again today.
Still in the glow of defeating Onosato, Yoshinofuji gave a clinic in power pushing to take out Aonishiki.
Succinctly summarized by Chief Shimpan Kokonoe, "He exposed Aonishiki's weakness of being vulnerable to oshizumo."
What work for him yesterday did the trick again today.
Still in the glow of defeating Onosato, Yoshinofuji gave a clinic in power pushing to take out Aonishiki.
Succinctly summarized by Chief Shimpan Kokonoe, "He exposed Aonishiki's weakness of being vulnerable to oshizumo."
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Day 11 Shocker #1
What work for him yesterday did the trick again today.
Still in the glow of defeating Onosato, Yoshinofuji gave a clinic in power pushing to take out Aonishiki.
Succinctly summarized by Chief Shimpan Kokonoe, "He exposed Aonishiki's weakness of being vulnerable to oshizumo."
What work for him yesterday did the trick again today.
Still in the glow of defeating Onosato, Yoshinofuji gave a clinic in power pushing to take out Aonishiki.
Succinctly summarized by Chief Shimpan Kokonoe, "He exposed Aonishiki's weakness of being vulnerable to oshizumo."