September 26, 2026 / a Day 14 viewing note on the final three bouts.
Near the end of the final day, you may hear “koreyori sanyaku.” As a viewing cue, it means there are three scheduled Makuuchi bouts left, including the day’s final bout.
Six wrestlers before the last three bouts
On senshuraku, the final day, the six wrestlers taking part in those bouts come onto the dohyo in groups of three from the east and west. They perform ceremonial shiko, the leg-lifting and stamping movement. This is sanyaku soroibumi.
It is easy to concentrate entirely on the approaching results. Knowing what this pause means gives you another way to follow the end of the tournament: the ceremony and the three bouts belong together in the day’s sequence.
One small cue to remember for a final day
When you hear “koreyori sanyaku,” think “three bouts to go.” Watch the shiko ceremony, then follow the bouts that remain. You do not need to memorise every ceremonial term to recognise this moment.
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Official sources checked
- Japan Sumo Association: Sumo quiz No.1249 (June 10, 2025)
- Japan Sumo Association: September tournament timetable
Official references checked on September 26, 2026.