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Latest News · November 7, 2026
Aonishiki's Fukuoka Treat: Motsunabe, but Ukrainian Food Still Tops
Asked during a courtesy call at Fukuoka City Hall what he looks forward to eating, ozeki Aonishiki answered motsunabe, surprising a reporter who says he usually eats only lean red meat. Shukan Josei PRIME says his favorite remains…
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Shiroguma Out From Day 1 With Ankle Ligament Tear; Mitakeumi Gets Fusensho
West Juryo 9 Shiroguma, 27, of Nishonoseki-beya, withdrew on opening day with a grade 3 tear of the right ankle's…
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Kitajin oyakata, the former komusubi Endo who retired in November 2025 and now coaches at Oitekaze, appeared in a…
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Back at komusubi, a career high, Yoshinofuji, 25, of Uto, Kumamoto, meets yokozuna Onosato in Day 1's musubi. Yomiuri…
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Daily commentary resumes when Kyushu begins Nov 8Mike Wesemann
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