Kyushu Basho begins Sunday, November 8 · Fukuoka

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(Updated November 6, 2026)

Onosato, Hoshoryu, and Aonishiki Pay Courtesy Call on Fukuoka Governor

Ahead of the Kyushu basho (November 8–22 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center), yokozuna Onosato (26, Nishonoseki), yokozuna Hoshoryu, and ozeki Aonishiki paid a courtesy visit to Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori on October 27. Fresh off his sixth…

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November 6, 2026

Asanoyama: Asashio Memorial, Netflix Buzz, and a Tough Early Draw

East Maegashira 1 Asanoyama got the early Kyushu draw he expected to be hard: first-meeting ozeki Aonishiki on Day 1…

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Asakayama: Hoshoryu Has No Excuses; Onosato Can Top Aki

At the Day 1–2 torikumi meeting on the 6th at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, judging department head Asakayama Oyakata (former…

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Asanoyama: 'Finish Healthy' as Joi-Oroshi Return Opens vs Aonishiki

Former ozeki Asanoyama, East Maegashira 1 for Kyushu, gets the full joi-oroshi treatment right away: Ozeki Aonishiki on…

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Mike's Commentary

Daily commentary resumes when Kyushu begins Nov 8

Mike Wesemann

Hatsu Basho 2026 · Day 14 Comments · January 24, 2026

“A common theme I've talked about this basho is the methods the Sumo Association uses in order to maintain fan interest in the sport.”

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