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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