Friday, September 18, 2026 · September tournament, Day 6 / Notes before the bouts
We have picked three Juryo bouts to look out for today, with one small question to guide your watching in each. These are things to notice, rather than predictions. Start with whichever pairing catches your eye. You will also find all 14 matchups below, with records through Day 5.
Kagayaki × Nishikigi | The first step toward another win
Kagayaki comes into Day 6 with five straight wins. His opponent, Nishikigi, is 2–3.
A question to watch for: after the initial charge, whose feet keep moving forward?
Kagayaki’s record naturally draws the eye, but every bout starts afresh. After that first step in, can he keep moving forward, or will his opponent bring him to a stop? Watching the feet as well as the hands makes the exchange easier to follow.
Whether that run becomes six straight wins will be decided on the dohyo. For now, shall we watch that first step together?
Read more: About Kagayaki / About Nishikigi
Kitanowaka × Shirokuma | After five straight wins, watch the belt grips
Kitanowaka has won five in a row. Today he meets Shirokuma, who is 3–2.
For this bout, try starting with one question: who gets into a comfortable fighting position first?
Kitanowaka won yesterday with an uwatenage, an overarm throw. That does not mean today’s bout will take the same shape. Can he reach the mawashi, or will he be pushed back before getting a grip? Where each wrestler grips the belt, and how he turns his body, can reveal the adjustments he is making.
Alongside the winning streak, there is plenty to enjoy in the details of the bout itself.
Read more: About Kitanowaka / About Shirokuma
Dewanoryu × Tamawashi | At arm’s length or close in? Watch the distance
Dewanoryu is 3–2 and Tamawashi is 1–4. Their Day 6 meeting is on the Juryo card.
Yesterday, Tamawashi appeared on the Makuuchi card. A wrestler ranked in Juryo can be matched in Makuuchi on a particular day. Today, you will find him in the Juryo table.
The question here is: will they spend more time attacking at arm’s length, or working close together?
There is the distance from which a hand can reach an opponent, and the closer distance needed to reach his belt. Following that difference is one way into the two wrestlers’ approaches.
Read more: About Dewanoryu / About Tamawashi
Day 6: all 14 Juryo bouts
The order follows the Japan Sumo Association’s list. East and West indicate the sides for these bouts; records are through Day 5. Wrestler names link to our profiles, except for the Makushita wrestler, whose link opens his Association profile.
| No. | East | West |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamashoho Juryo 12 · 1–4 |
Ryuho Makushita 4 · 2–1 |
| 2 | Kagayaki Juryo 11 · 5–0 |
Nishikigi Juryo 14 · 2–3 |
| 3 | Tochitaikai Juryo 14 · 2–3 |
Hitoshi Juryo 11 · 3–2 |
| 4 | Nabatame Juryo 10 · 2–3 |
Tokifudo Juryo 13 · 4–1 |
| 5 | Meisei Juryo 13 · 2–3 |
Tanji Juryo 10 · 4–1 |
| 6 | Kayo Juryo 12 · 5–0 |
Tohakuryu Juryo 9 · 1–4 |
| 7 | Midorifuji Juryo 7 · 3–2 |
Hatsuyama Juryo 8 · 1–4 |
| 8 | Enho Juryo 9 · 2–3 |
Tomokaze Juryo 7 · 1–4 |
| 9 | Kitanowaka Juryo 6 · 5–0 |
Shirokuma Juryo 6 · 3–2 |
| 10 | Ryuden Juryo 8 · 3–2 |
Arashifuji Juryo 5 · 2–3 |
| 11 | Kazekeno Juryo 4 · 4–1 |
Mitakeumi Juryo 4 · 1–4 |
| 12 | Daiseizan Juryo 2 · 5–0 |
Sadanoumi Juryo 5 · 1–4 |
| 13 | Dewanoryu Juryo 1 · 3–2 |
Tamawashi Juryo 3 · 1–4 |
| 14 | Kazuma Juryo 2 · 1–4 |
Kyokukaiyu Juryo 1 · 1–4 |
Ryuho, ranked in Makushita, faces Tamashoho. Onokatsu, ranked Juryo 3, appears in the Makuuchi table because he faces Tobizaru in that division today.
The Association has announced that Nabatame will return from Day 6. He is scheduled to face Tokifudo. Read the return announcement
Day 6: all Makuuchi matchups and things to watch / Day 6 viewing guide
Official sources checked
- Japan Sumo Association: Day 6 Juryo matchups
- Japan Sumo Association: Day 5 Juryo results
- Japan Sumo Association: Day 5 Makuuchi results
Checked on the morning of September 18, 2026. This is a preview, with records through Day 5. Please consult the Association’s latest announcements for any changes to withdrawals, returns or matchups.
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