Danylo Yavhusishyn arrived in Japan in April 2022 as a teenage refugee from the war in Ukraine, unable to speak a word of the language and uncertain how long he would be separated from his family.

where the European Sumo Federation is headquartered. "I want to go to Japan and see what sumo is really like," he said ahead of his trip. "I'd like to see a real tournament that's not just about ...

Sixty-five sumo wrestlers will withdraw from the first tournament of the year, which opens on Jan. 10, after five more were confirmed infected with the coronavirus, the Japan Sumo Association ...

He became the third European to win the Emperor’s Cup. The first tourney of the year is held each January. In 2018, the New Year Tournament turned out to be a surprise for many sumo fans.

The 25-year-old forced out fellow ozeki Kotozakura in the final bout on Day 15 to end the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament with a 12-3 tally at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan. He then defeated rank ...

From understanding the rules to the rituals and traditions of the sport, we’ll cover everything you need to know to fully appreciate this ancient martial art and learn how to see sumo in Japan ...

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Ozeki Onosato clinched his third career Emperor's Cup with a championship-deciding playoff victory over rank-and-file opponent Takayasu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.

A pair of sumo superstars are the first pair of competitors announced by USA Sumo to take part in a tournament in Hot Springs. The All-Star Sumo elite round robin sumo wrestling tournament will be ...

Hoshoryu, left, earns his first win as a yokozuna by forcing out Wakatakakage on Day 2 of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 10, 2025. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo ...