Who Makes Sumo’s Daily Matchups? How the Wari Is Built
Sumo’s ringside judges compose the matc…
Three sumo drum calls: hear a tournament gather, open and disperse
Fure-daiko announces that a grand tournament …
Attending Kokugikan With a Support Person: A Shared Day Plan
Before attending with a support person, agree…
Can Visitors Watch Morning Practice at a Sumo Stable? Check Before You Go
Some sumo stables allow visitors to watch pra…
Why Is a Sumo Ring Name Called Twice? Listening for Futagoe
The double call in the final juryo bout prese…
What Is Shikiri in Sumo? How the Waiting Becomes Part of the Bout
Shikiri is the pre-bout preparation in which …
Why Do Sumo Wrestlers Throw Salt Before a Bout?
The salt thrown before a professional sumo bo…
What Are the Four Coloured Tassels Above a Sumo Ring?
Four tassels hang from the suspended roof abo…
Where Do Sumo’s Five Ringside Judges Sit? A One-Seat Viewing Guide
Five judges sit around the raised ring during…
Sumo Ranks in Order: One Simple Line from Yokozuna to Jonokuchi
Professional sumo’s six divisions, from highe…