The sumo world lost a star of the 1970s and 80s as Mutsuo Hidaka, who competed under the ring name Wakashimazu for over a ...

The fervor around Onosato, perhaps not incidentally, has coincided with the remarkable electoral success of Japan’s far right. This has been best exemplified by Sanseito, an insurgent political party ...

It’s the sheer talent,” Bri Sunderbani explained, watching Sumo wrestlers demonstrate what it’s like to be in competition during the second day of Sumo Fest, a weekend-long live festival celebrating ...

The Japanese love their sport, and attending a sporting event is a fantastic activity for travellers. International sports ...

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Sumo and Sushi makes its San Diego debut at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Friday. (Photo by Aubrie LeGault) It’s up to you whether the delicacy or the sport takes precedence when Sumo and Sushi comes to San ...

With $500 on the line, three brave souls will have 50 minutes to devour the popular Vietnamese dish and claim their prize ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A unique experience that blends live sumo wrestling with Japanese dining is coming to San Diego County later this month. Sumo and Sushi will treat people to the ...

Pride Fighting Championships veteran Henry “Sentoryu” Miller has died at the age of 56 after a lengthy battle with a myriad of health issues. News of his death was first reported by Japan-based outlet ...

Less than four years after fleeing the 2022 Russian invasion and landing in Japan, Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn stands poised to become the first-ever European-born wrestler to be named ...

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues. By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno Reporting ...

On the dohyo, the sacred mound of straw, sand, and clay where sumo wrestlers ply their trade, the most unlikely star in the sport goes by Aonishiki.