You don't learn Ōhō's "王" until your Level 78 on #Duolingo. I wish we could get these easy shikona and sumo terms earlier...

Prices in Japanese izakaya and restaurants make me jealous. All of this stuff would be ~$14 here, $20+ after tax and tip.

Fans of Doraemon might enjoy this article about Tokiwayama-oyakata (former stable master of Takakeisho). His nickname was Doraemon and the article uses the theme and mentions several of his tools, like my wife's favorite Dokodemo Door. news.jp/i/1439518486...

The new banzuke will be released tonight. If any new sumo fans are interested in what the ranking sheet is all about, you may find this interesting. tachiai.org/2025/10/19/a...

Nagoya 2026: Shin-Makushita tachiai.org/2026/06/27/n...

Kotoeiho has one of my favorite somenuki designs. Why? The daruma has both eyes filled in. I just think that's a good sentiment. It looks like he's basically telling you that his dream has come true. He's achieved his goal.

Japanese fans, yet again, gain attention for cleaning up other people's crap, Tachiai asks the simple question the rest of the mainstream media avoids: "Who dafuq are the nonces who leave their trash at their seats?" If I catch any of you leaving your trash at Kokugikan...woe betide ye!!!

Kirishima posted some clips from Paris. We were there last summer so I am reminiscing. I'm sorry but a whole box Costco macarons will not fill the hole in my soul. That doesn't mean I won't try.

Eisei, from Leeds, will debut in Nagoya. hochi.news/articles/202...

✂️✂️✂️✂️ Both Yuma and Tsurugisho had their retirement ceremonies today. Tsurugisho took the opportunity to also have his wedding reception.

The Paris Basho will happen in 1 week!

Takarafuji's turn

Some of the pics the Sumo Association shared on *that other platform* of Hokutofuji's retirement. Wakatakamoto's first duty as Wakaimonogashira.

I'm on DuoLingo. Learning basic Japanese will enrich your sumo-fandom. There are a lot of tools and resources out there. Use what works for you. I use other books, too. I like being able to use the app on the train in the evenings, esp. for kanji. invite.duolingo.com/BDHTZTB5CWWK...

One promotion to Juryo: Arashifuji (嵐富士) of Isegahama-beya.

Natsu 2026: Senshuraku tachiai.org/2026/05/24/n...

Natsu 2026: Senshuraku Preview tachiai.org/2026/05/23/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Fourteen tachiai.org/2026/05/23/n...

Natsu 2026: Makushita Play-Off!! @leonidkruglyak.bsky.social tachiai.org/2026/05/22/m...

Long Overdue News Update tachiai.org/2026/05/22/l...

Natsu 2026: Day Lucky Thirteen -- God, I LOVE This Sport -- What The Hell Was That? tachiai.org/2026/05/22/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Twelve tachiai.org/2026/05/21/n...

This one feels like an April Fools, if it didn't have the Kyodo logo and if it weren't May. Asanoyama kyujo. Kotoeiho gets a default win during a yusho run. news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f69...

Natsu 2026 Makushita Yusho Race Day 9: tachiai.org/2026/05/18/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Eleven tachiai.org/2026/05/20/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Ten tachiai.org/2026/05/19/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Nine tachiai.org/2026/05/18/n...

Natsu 2026: Nakabi tachiai.org/2026/05/17/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Seven tachiai.org/2026/05/16/n...

Aonishiki will not enter this tournament. Ankle not healed yet but toe and tailbone injuries seem better. Will fall to Sekiwake for Nagoya. Will still participate in retirements, Paris basho AS Ozeki because they will occur before the Nagoya banzuke is released. www.nikkansports.com/m/battle/sum...

Natsu 2026: Day Six tachiai.org/2026/05/15/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Five tachiai.org/2026/05/14/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Four tachiai.org/2026/05/13/n...

Natsu 2026: Day Three tachiai.org/2026/05/12/n...

Natsu 2026: Day ツー tachiai.org/2026/05/11/n...

Natsu 2026: Shonichi We might need more sake. tachiai.org/2026/05/10/n...

本日初日 #sumo

相撲ツーリズム満員御礼　四股、ちゃんこ鍋…訪日客が手軽に「入門」 www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO... チケット争奪戦で本場所の観戦が年々難しくなる中、訪日客が「相撲体験」をしたいという観光需要が増しています。 東京や大阪の施設では、ショーや元力士からの稽古も。 開催時期や場所が限られる本場所に代わり、相撲文化への入り口となっています。

Natsu 2026: Preview tachiai.org/2026/05/09/n...

Onosato and Aonishiki kyujo from Day 1.

Wow, Leonid was really close on this one. Abi, the Waka brothers and where to slot the Juryo promotees were just about the only (small) slips. His guess: tachiai.org/2026/04/25/n... The Answers: sumo.or.jp/EnHonbashoBa...

Continue to be skeptical of AI. Gemini is being rolled at work but we are being very skeptical and auditing its output, a lot. I was curious what it might say about the release of the upcoming banzuke. Yeah, these are minor goofs about a niche sport but use caution. The warning has a reason.

Fresh episode of "Dosukoi Sumo Salon" - "The New Wave". Pretty up-to-date. www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...

Natsu 2026: Shin-Makushita tachiai.org/2026/04/17/n...

I reached out to Minatogawa-beya to see if it would be possible for foreign fans to join the supporters' club. Not at the moment, sadly.

Josh recaps the big stories from Haru. tachiai.org/2026/03/29/h...

And this nugget. Enho made it to Juryo! It's official! Okaryu shin Juryo. Tochitaikai and Hakuyozan return, with Enho.

Since the Sumo Association isn't here yet, I wanted to pass this along.

Leonid takes a look ahead at the Natsu banzuke. @leonidkruglyak.bsky.social tachiai.org/2026/03/22/n...

Haru 2026: Senshuraku tachiai.org/2026/03/22/h...