Who Is the Yobidashi? The Voice That Brings Sumo Onto the Dohyo
The *yobidashi* is the official who calls the…
Finding the Yobidashi on a Banzuke: When a Voice Becomes a Name
Yobidashi—the attendants whose calls introduc…
What Does a Yobidashi Wear? The Fitted Trousers Behind the Voice
A yobidashi’s standard outfit consists …
What Is a Sumo Stable? The Team Behind an Individual Bout
A sumo stable, or heya, is the basic unit to …
What Is a Wakaimonogashira? Guiding Sumo’s Newest Wrestlers
The Association’s current articles of i…
What Does a Tsukebito Do? Sumo’s Attendant and Learner
A tsukebito is generally a wrestler ranked in…
Toshinofuji’s debut: 30 Juryo wins and a pulling overarm throw
Toshinofuji’s 195cm height is the first numbe…
Tokoyama Grades: The Career Behind a Sumo Wrestler’s Topknot
The Japan Sumo Association directory and FY20…
Is Teppo Just Hitting a Post? Watch the Hand, Hip and Foot Move Together
A Japan Sumo Association photo report shows w…
Tanji: the seventh bout that completed his Juryo promotion run
Tanji’s final Makushita tournament ended 4–3.…