Kaobure Gonjo: The Sumo Chant That Introduces Tomorrow’s Bouts
Kaobure gonjo is a formal announcement of the…
What Does Kadoban Mean? Reading Ozeki Demotion Across Two Tournaments
Kadoban is the common term for an ozeki enter…
Kachi-koshi vs Yusho: A Winning Record Is Not a Championship
Kachi-koshi is an individual winning record: …
Kachi-koshi and Make-koshi: Sumo’s Winning and Losing Records Explained
Kachi-koshi means finishing a tournament with…
Juryo vs Makuuchi: Why First-Time Visitors Should Watch Both
Makuuchi is professional sumo’s top division;…
Watching Sumo With Jet Lag: You Do Not Have to See Everything
If you have just arrived in Japan, do not mak…
How to Read an Official Sumo Wrestler Profile
On a Japan Sumo Association wrestler profile,…
A Hot-Weather Queue Plan for Tokyo Sumo
Do not make “arrive very early and wait at th…
How a Full Sumo Tournament Day Changes from Lower Divisions to the Final Bow
A grand tournament day progresses from lower-…
Hikiotoshi vs Hatakikomi: Follow the Direction of the Hand
Both finishes can leave an advancing wrestler…