Research Journal #008
The men beside the yokozuna caught my eye.
Once I’d cleared away dinner, I opened the photos from today’s ceremonial ring-entering at Meiji Jingu.
Start with whatever catches your eye.
For the days you want to watch sumo,
and the days you want to look a little closer.
Research Journal #007
Fujinokawa, you won from there!
Shiori spends Sunday with Fujinokawa’s September wins over three ozeki, following the grips and changes of direction before each finish.
Research Journal #006
“Going forward” can look so different.
Staying low. Bringing an opponent upright. I started with Atamifuji, and somehow I was still at my notebook after dinner.
Digging Deeper
Research Journal #005 | Atamifuji was moving forward, though.
He advanced in both bouts. Putting them side by side made me notice the wrestler being pushed back, too.
Diary #005
The blue one.
On Sunday evening, Shiori chooses between two handkerchiefs for Monday’s bag.
Sumo and everyday life.
Just one slice first.
By the time I thought about dipping some in the soup, I’d eaten both little pieces.
Confirmed results
September 2026 · Day 15
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September 27 final results: Onosato won the makuuchi championship at 12–3. Kitanowaka won the juryo title after a three-way playoff. All 19 makuuchi and 14 juryo bouts, final records and special prizes are included.
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September Tournament Day 7: Bout Articles and Viewing Guide
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→Kitanowaka, Kagayaki and Kayo reach 7–0｜All three are one win from a winning record
Kitanowaka beat Onokatsu, Kagayaki defeated Toch…
→Seven share the makuuchi lead entering Day 7｜Onosato meets Churanoumi in the finale
Seven wrestlers finished Day 6 at 5–1. Onosato a…
→September Tournament Day 7: All 20 Makuuchi Bouts and Three Picks
Onosato faces Churanoumi in the finale. All 20 D…
→September Tournament Day 7: All 14 Juryo Bouts; Kayo, Kagayaki and Kitanowaka at 7–0
Kayo, Kagayaki and Kitanowaka all reach 7–0. All…
→September Tournament Day 6 Results: Seven at 5–1, Three Unbeaten in Juryo | All 34 Bouts
September 18, 2026: seven Makuuchi wrestlers sta…
→September Tournament Day 5 Results: Churanoumi Beats Kotozakura, Nine at 4–1 | All 34 Bouts
September 17, 2026: Churanoumi defeats Kotozakur…
→September Tournament Day 6: All 20 Makuuchi Bouts | Asakoryu’s Distance, Ura’s Footwork and Onosato’s Closing Bout
Three Makuuchi bouts to watch on Day 6, plus all…
→September tournament, Day 6: all 14 Juryo bouts | Kagayaki and Kitanowaka at 5–0, and Tamawashi’s spacing
Three Juryo bouts to watch on Day 6, with all 14…
→September 16, Day 4 results: all 20 Makuuchi and 14 Juryo bouts
Takayasu defeats Onosato, Kotozakura reaches 4–0…
→September 17, Day 5: all 20 Makuuchi bouts and three small things to watch
A beginner-friendly look at Ura vs Wakamotoharu,…
→September 17, Day 5: all 14 Juryo bouts, with Enho, Midorifuji and unbeaten Daiseizan
The full Day 5 Juryo schedule, plus three gentle…
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