Autumn Sumo Tour 2026: what to expect, plus Tsukuba and Ebina door tickets
Updated with Kitanowaka’s addition announced …
Who Makes Sumo’s Arena Announcements? A Gyoji You Cannot See
The role behind the official arena announceme…
What Happens After a Sumo Bout? The Bow, Winner’s Call and Prize
After the decision, the losing wrestler bows …
What Is Sukuinage? Watch the Inside Arm Without a Belt Grip
Sukuinage is a scoop throw made without takin…
Sotogake vs Uchigake: Outside or Inside the Opponent’s Leg?
The “outside” in sotogake refers to the outsi…
Sonkyo in Sumo: The Low Posture You See Twice Before a Bout
Sonkyo is a basic sumo posture made by keepin…
Sokubiotoshi vs Hatakikomi: Watch the Target and Contact Surface
Sokubiotoshi brings the opponent down by stri…
When a Taxi from Shin-Osaka to the Osaka Sumo Venue May Help
The Midosuji Line is the straightforward defa…
Shin-Osaka Station to the Osaka Sumo Tournament by Subway
After arriving by Shinkansen, move from the J…
Storing Shinkansen Luggage at Shin-Osaka Before Sumo
Before arrival, mark two locker or staffed-st…