Despite sumo's growing popularity, the number of people who took its entry exam ahead of the March tournament fell to a ...

Japan’s titans of the ring live and train at roughly 40 sumo stables, with the majority located in Tokyo. A visit to one of ...

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 ...

Sumo is coming — well, almost coming — to the Tokyo Olympics. Knowing it may have the world's attention, the Japan Sumo Association and local Olympic organizers are planning a sumo tournament on Aug.

They are giants of Japan. Climbing into the ring alone. Preparing for a battle that will only last seconds. Colliding into each other with stunning force. Sumo is this country's national sport.

Onosato won the Fall Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo with a 13-1 record on Sept. 21, ensuring his promotion to the rank of ozeki.

Cowboys star Micah Parsons is looking beyond the football field to improve his football skills for the upcoming season. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year finalist and three-time Pro Bowler ...

Sumo is gaining popularity among foreign visitors, with many flocking to tournaments in Tokyo and more stables beginning to ...

There are three things you need to know about the lifestyle of a sumo wrestler (rikishi). The first is that the young, male-only athlete must eat between 7,000 and 9,000 calories a day. The second is ...

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