Chonmage vs Oicho: Reading Sumo Rank in a Wrestler’s Hair
The *chonmage* is the compact topknot seen on…
Chiri-chozu: Why Sumo Wrestlers Open and Turn Their Hands
Chiri-chozu is the complete pre-bout gesture …
Chikara-mizu and the White Paper: Sumo’s Quiet Handover
The water used beside the dohyo is commonly c…
Why Is the Writing on a Sumo Banzuke So Bold?
An Association explainer published on 18 Marc…