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コメントは英語でも日本語でもOK。
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Join NattoSumo's Discord server, where I hang out. Link:
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Grand Sumo Review 2025 is now available on NHK World Japan's web site:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
www3.nhk.or.jp
December 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Grand Sumo Review 2025 is now available on NHK World Japan's web site:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Reset the scandal meters, we have a new case of violence.
On the second day of Kyushu basho, an anonymous tip to the JSA revealed that there has been a case of violence at Kise beya.
(1/7)
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
On the second day of Kyushu basho, an anonymous tip to the JSA revealed that there has been a case of violence at Kise beya.
(1/7)
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
木瀬部屋で暴力問題発生 現金盗んだ力士を殴った力士が引退、親方は降格 - 大相撲 : 日刊スポーツ
日本相撲協会は25日、臨時理事会を開き、木瀬部屋の幕下以下力士による暴力問題による懲戒処分を決議した。幕下以下力士Aの引退を認め、懲戒処分とした場合は出場停止… - 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）
www.nikkansports.com
December 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Reset the scandal meters, we have a new case of violence.
On the second day of Kyushu basho, an anonymous tip to the JSA revealed that there has been a case of violence at Kise beya.
(1/7)
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
On the second day of Kyushu basho, an anonymous tip to the JSA revealed that there has been a case of violence at Kise beya.
(1/7)
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
The January banzuke has been published today, and the biggest surprise was the massive name changes at Isegamaha beya, involving all the ex-Miyagino rikishi but Enho (and one non-Miyagino rikishi).
Here is a spreadsheet with the changes.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Here is a spreadsheet with the changes.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Name changes at Isegahama
docs.google.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The January banzuke has been published today, and the biggest surprise was the massive name changes at Isegamaha beya, involving all the ex-Miyagino rikishi but Enho (and one non-Miyagino rikishi).
Here is a spreadsheet with the changes.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Here is a spreadsheet with the changes.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Tomorrow a new English-dubbed episode of Dosukoi Sumo Salon will be aired on NHK World Japan.
Reminder that with NHK World's new web site, the program will probably be available as soon as the first airing ends.
Check the link for air times, and the video itself:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Reminder that with NHK World's new web site, the program will probably be available as soon as the first airing ends.
Check the link for air times, and the video itself:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
www3.nhk.or.jp
December 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Tomorrow a new English-dubbed episode of Dosukoi Sumo Salon will be aired on NHK World Japan.
Reminder that with NHK World's new web site, the program will probably be available as soon as the first airing ends.
Check the link for air times, and the video itself:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Reminder that with NHK World's new web site, the program will probably be available as soon as the first airing ends.
Check the link for air times, and the video itself:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Tamawashi to be entered into the Guinness Book of Records 2026, for the longest number of consecutive days of tournament participation. "I did it! I'm glad. Where do I get the certificate?"
www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/...
www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/...
角界の鉄人・玉鷲 連続出場がギネス記録認定「ヤッターという気持ち。超うれしい」 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex スポーツ
角界の鉄人、幕内・玉鷲（41＝片男波部屋）が持つ初土俵からの連続出場記録が、ギネス世界記録に認定された。「2026年度版」で紹介されており、この日「ヤッター…
www.sponichi.co.jp
November 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Tamawashi to be entered into the Guinness Book of Records 2026, for the longest number of consecutive days of tournament participation. "I did it! I'm glad. Where do I get the certificate?"
www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/...
www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/...
Can't really finish a basho without this, can we?
November 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Can't really finish a basho without this, can we?
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/...
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
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）
www.nikkansports.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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/...
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
Live stream of Aonishiki's Ozeki promotion ceremony is supposed to start here:
www.youtube.com/live/GJnL1ka...
www.youtube.com/live/GJnL1ka...
【LIVE】安青錦 大関昇進伝達式
大相撲11月場所で優勝を果たした安青錦。26日の臨時理事会を経て正式に大関に昇進することが決まり、昇進伝達式が行われます。
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Live stream of Aonishiki's Ozeki promotion ceremony is supposed to start here:
www.youtube.com/live/GJnL1ka...
www.youtube.com/live/GJnL1ka...
Hear ye, Hear ye, the Words of Wisdom of the YDC
The YDC convened today, as it always does in the day after a basho, and chairman Oshima has blessed us with the following messages.
(1/5)
The YDC convened today, as it always does in the day after a basho, and chairman Oshima has blessed us with the following messages.
(1/5)
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Hear ye, Hear ye, the Words of Wisdom of the YDC
The YDC convened today, as it always does in the day after a basho, and chairman Oshima has blessed us with the following messages.
(1/5)
The YDC convened today, as it always does in the day after a basho, and chairman Oshima has blessed us with the following messages.
(1/5)
Aonishiki being interviewed by NHK at the NHK Fukuoka studio:
November 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Aonishiki being interviewed by NHK at the NHK Fukuoka studio:
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.
hochi.news/articles/202...
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 23, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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.
hochi.news/articles/202...
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...
Shockingly, Onosato is absent day 15, giving Hoshoryu a win by default.
(The yusho depends on Aonishiki's result either way)
Apparently Onosato injured his shoulder in his match with Aonishiki on day 14.
news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/n...
(The yusho depends on Aonishiki's result either way)
Apparently Onosato injured his shoulder in his match with Aonishiki on day 14.
news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/n...
大相撲九州場所 横綱 大の里がきょうの千秋楽を休場 | NHKニュース
【NHK】大相撲九州場所で優勝争いをしていた横綱・大の里が千秋楽の23日、休場することになりました。結びの一番で対戦する予定だった横綱・豊昇龍は不戦勝となります。 大の里は今場所、初日から9連勝しましたが1
news.web.nhk
November 23, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Shockingly, Onosato is absent day 15, giving Hoshoryu a win by default.
(The yusho depends on Aonishiki's result either way)
Apparently Onosato injured his shoulder in his match with Aonishiki on day 14.
news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/n...
(The yusho depends on Aonishiki's result either way)
Apparently Onosato injured his shoulder in his match with Aonishiki on day 14.
news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/n...
To add to the excitement, the shimpan department is reconsidering its position about Aonishiki's Ozeki promotion this basho, and will have a meeting BEFORE tomorrow's matches, to decide on criteria for it.
www.sankei.com/article/2025...
www.sankei.com/article/2025...
安青錦、豊昇龍に完勝 「自分らしく攻められた」 5場所連続11勝で大関昇進機運も
大相撲九州場所14日目が22日行われ、初優勝を目指す新関脇安青錦は豊昇龍を押し出し、両横綱と3敗で並んだ。
www.sankei.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
To add to the excitement, the shimpan department is reconsidering its position about Aonishiki's Ozeki promotion this basho, and will have a meeting BEFORE tomorrow's matches, to decide on criteria for it.
www.sankei.com/article/2025...
www.sankei.com/article/2025...
Kyushu 2025, day 13 - yusho arasoi:
Makuuchi:
11-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu
10-3 Aonishiki
Given that on Day 15 the last match is always Y vs. Y (except special cases), the 9 win guys are out of the race.
Juryo:
12-1 Fujiryoga
11-2 -
10-3 Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
(1/2)
Makuuchi:
11-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu
10-3 Aonishiki
Given that on Day 15 the last match is always Y vs. Y (except special cases), the 9 win guys are out of the race.
Juryo:
12-1 Fujiryoga
11-2 -
10-3 Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
(1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Kyushu 2025, day 13 - yusho arasoi:
Makuuchi:
11-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu
10-3 Aonishiki
Given that on Day 15 the last match is always Y vs. Y (except special cases), the 9 win guys are out of the race.
Juryo:
12-1 Fujiryoga
11-2 -
10-3 Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
(1/2)
Makuuchi:
11-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu
10-3 Aonishiki
Given that on Day 15 the last match is always Y vs. Y (except special cases), the 9 win guys are out of the race.
Juryo:
12-1 Fujiryoga
11-2 -
10-3 Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
(1/2)
Kyushu 2025, Day 12 - Yusho arasoi
Makuuchi:
10-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki
9-3 Tokihayate
8-4 Kirishima, Yoshinofuji, Ichiyamamoto, Roga, Nishikifuji, Chiyoshoma
Juryo:
11-1 Fujiryoga
10-2 -
9-3 Daiseizan, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
Makuuchi:
10-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki
9-3 Tokihayate
8-4 Kirishima, Yoshinofuji, Ichiyamamoto, Roga, Nishikifuji, Chiyoshoma
Juryo:
11-1 Fujiryoga
10-2 -
9-3 Daiseizan, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
November 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Kyushu 2025, Day 12 - Yusho arasoi
Makuuchi:
10-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki
9-3 Tokihayate
8-4 Kirishima, Yoshinofuji, Ichiyamamoto, Roga, Nishikifuji, Chiyoshoma
Juryo:
11-1 Fujiryoga
10-2 -
9-3 Daiseizan, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
Makuuchi:
10-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki
9-3 Tokihayate
8-4 Kirishima, Yoshinofuji, Ichiyamamoto, Roga, Nishikifuji, Chiyoshoma
Juryo:
11-1 Fujiryoga
10-2 -
9-3 Daiseizan, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
Hoshoryu was called in by the shimpan department after his bout, and got a warning for his dame-oshi against Takayasu. "You could have injured the customers"
www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/...
www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/...
豊昇龍が結びで高安に強烈なダメ押し 粂川審判長が口頭注意「お客さんもケガをする」 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex スポーツ
結びの1番で勝負が決まった後にダメを押した横綱・豊昇龍（26＝立浪部屋）が審判部から注意を受けた。高安戦。激しい突っ張り合いから横綱が押し出しで下し2敗を守…
www.sponichi.co.jp
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Hoshoryu was called in by the shimpan department after his bout, and got a warning for his dame-oshi against Takayasu. "You could have injured the customers"
www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/...
www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/...
Kyushu 2025, Day 11 - Yusho arasoi:
Makuuchi:
9-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki
8-3 Yoshinofuji, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
7-4 Kirishima, Atamifuji, Ichiyamamoto, Roga, Chiyoshoma
Juryo:
10-1 Fujiryoga
9-2 -
8-3 Daiseizan, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Tamashoho
Makuuchi:
9-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki
8-3 Yoshinofuji, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
7-4 Kirishima, Atamifuji, Ichiyamamoto, Roga, Chiyoshoma
Juryo:
10-1 Fujiryoga
9-2 -
8-3 Daiseizan, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Tamashoho
November 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Kyushu 2025, Day 11 - Yusho arasoi:
Makuuchi:
9-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki
8-3 Yoshinofuji, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
7-4 Kirishima, Atamifuji, Ichiyamamoto, Roga, Chiyoshoma
Juryo:
10-1 Fujiryoga
9-2 -
8-3 Daiseizan, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Tamashoho
Makuuchi:
9-2 Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki
8-3 Yoshinofuji, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
7-4 Kirishima, Atamifuji, Ichiyamamoto, Roga, Chiyoshoma
Juryo:
10-1 Fujiryoga
9-2 -
8-3 Daiseizan, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Tamashoho
Kyushu 2025 - Day 10 - yusho arasoi:
Makuuchi:
9-1 Onosato, Aonishiki
8-2 Hoshoryu
7-3 Yoshinofuji, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
Juryo:
9-1 Fujiryoga
8-2 Daiseizan
7-3 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho
Makuuchi:
9-1 Onosato, Aonishiki
8-2 Hoshoryu
7-3 Yoshinofuji, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
Juryo:
9-1 Fujiryoga
8-2 Daiseizan
7-3 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Kyushu 2025 - Day 10 - yusho arasoi:
Makuuchi:
9-1 Onosato, Aonishiki
8-2 Hoshoryu
7-3 Yoshinofuji, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
Juryo:
9-1 Fujiryoga
8-2 Daiseizan
7-3 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho
Makuuchi:
9-1 Onosato, Aonishiki
8-2 Hoshoryu
7-3 Yoshinofuji, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
Juryo:
9-1 Fujiryoga
8-2 Daiseizan
7-3 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho
Kyushu 2025, Day 9 - Yusho Arasoi
Makuuchi:
9-0 Onosato
8-1 Aonishiki
7-2 Hoshoryu, Tokihayate
Juryo:
8-1 Daiseizan, Fujiryoga
7-2 Hatsuyama
6-3 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho, Kitanowaka
Makuuchi:
9-0 Onosato
8-1 Aonishiki
7-2 Hoshoryu, Tokihayate
Juryo:
8-1 Daiseizan, Fujiryoga
7-2 Hatsuyama
6-3 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho, Kitanowaka
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Kyushu 2025, Day 9 - Yusho Arasoi
Makuuchi:
9-0 Onosato
8-1 Aonishiki
7-2 Hoshoryu, Tokihayate
Juryo:
8-1 Daiseizan, Fujiryoga
7-2 Hatsuyama
6-3 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho, Kitanowaka
Makuuchi:
9-0 Onosato
8-1 Aonishiki
7-2 Hoshoryu, Tokihayate
Juryo:
8-1 Daiseizan, Fujiryoga
7-2 Hatsuyama
6-3 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho, Kitanowaka
Ah, nearly forgot - it was Nakabi yesterday, so we should have a yusho arasoi!
Makuuchi:
8-0 Onosato
7-1 Aonishiki
6-2 Hoshoryu, Yoshinofuji, Fujinokawa, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
Juryo:
8-0 Fujiryoga
7-1 Daiseizan
6-2 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho
Makuuchi:
8-0 Onosato
7-1 Aonishiki
6-2 Hoshoryu, Yoshinofuji, Fujinokawa, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
Juryo:
8-0 Fujiryoga
7-1 Daiseizan
6-2 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho
November 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Ah, nearly forgot - it was Nakabi yesterday, so we should have a yusho arasoi!
Makuuchi:
8-0 Onosato
7-1 Aonishiki
6-2 Hoshoryu, Yoshinofuji, Fujinokawa, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
Juryo:
8-0 Fujiryoga
7-1 Daiseizan
6-2 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho
Makuuchi:
8-0 Onosato
7-1 Aonishiki
6-2 Hoshoryu, Yoshinofuji, Fujinokawa, Tokihayate, Nishikifuji
Juryo:
8-0 Fujiryoga
7-1 Daiseizan
6-2 Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama, Shirokuma, Tamashoho
Asahifuji in Asahifuji kesho-mawashi:
November 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Asahifuji in Asahifuji kesho-mawashi:
The new Asahifuji will be using one of the old Asahifuji's kesho mawashi for his shin-deshi presentation on day 8. So he is going to probably be the first modern history to wear both a chon-mage and a kesho-mawashi with his own shikona on it.
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
「史上最強の新弟子」旭富士「親方のを使いたい」新序出世披露で元横綱旭富士の化粧まわし締める - 大相撲 : 日刊スポーツ
前相撲を3連勝で終えた「史上最強の新弟子」旭富士（23＝伊勢ケ浜）が九州場所中日の16日、元横綱旭富士の化粧まわしを締めて新序出世披露に臨むことが分かった。元… - 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）
www.nikkansports.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The new Asahifuji will be using one of the old Asahifuji's kesho mawashi for his shin-deshi presentation on day 8. So he is going to probably be the first modern history to wear both a chon-mage and a kesho-mawashi with his own shikona on it.
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/...
I guess this is not known to everybody - NHK World made a change to their live website, and now their sumo highlights are available at this link as soon as the first broadcast ends (which means 17:00 UTC of the day of the actual matches).
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
www3.nhk.or.jp
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I guess this is not known to everybody - NHK World made a change to their live website, and now their sumo highlights are available at this link as soon as the first broadcast ends (which means 17:00 UTC of the day of the actual matches).
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Meme credit: Foxsake
(No idea where the photo is from)
(No idea where the photo is from)
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Meme credit: Foxsake
(No idea where the photo is from)
(No idea where the photo is from)