How to Read a Sumo Hoshitori: Every Official Result Symbol
In the Japan Sumo Association’s officia…
Sumo’s Hanamichi: Follow a Wrestler Before and After the Bout
The *hanamichi* are the east and west passage…
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 Happens on Senshuraku? Sumo’s Final Day from the Last Three Bouts to the Awards
Senshuraku is the fifteenth and final day of …
What Is Ottsuke? Watch the Hand Lift an Arm from Outside
Ottsuke is a sumo technique in which a wrestl…
What Is Morozashi? Watch Both Arms Move Inside
Morozashi is a position in which one wrestler…
Migi-yotsu vs Hidari-yotsu: Follow One Inside Arm
In *migi-yotsu*, both wrestlers normally plac…
What Is Mawashi-matta? How a Sumo Bout Pauses and Restarts
A *mawashi-matta* occurs when a wrestler̵…
Why Makushita and Lower-Division Wrestlers Have Seven Bouts
Wrestlers in makushita, sandanme, jonidan and…