Kyushu Basho begins Sunday, November 8 · Fukuoka

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(Updated November 3, 2026)

Onosato Performs Dohyo-iri in Quake-Hit Kumamoto

Yokozuna Onosato performed a ceremonial yokozuna dohyo-iri at Rengein Tanjoji Okunoin temple in Tamana, Kumamoto on November 3rd, with Takayasu as tachimochi and Ichiyamamoto as tsuyuharai, before a crowd of about 1,100. The temple's…

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November 3, 2026

New Juryo Ryuho Fired Up to Match Asahifuji

Nineteen-year-old Ryuho of Otowayama-beya, also promoted to juryo for the Kyushu basho, visited Tokitsukaze-beya in…

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Dazaifu Tenmangu Presents Kesho-Mawashi to New Juryo Asahifuji

New juryo Asahifuji of Isegahama-beya was presented with a kesho-mawashi by Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine in Fukuoka on…

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Hoshoryu Logs 62 Bouts in Two Days, Still Undecided on Kyushu

Yokozuna Hoshoryu, who has sat out three straight basho, took on visiting Maegashira Hiradoumi for 28 straight bouts at…

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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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