Patriciajaydee
@patriciajaydee.bsky.social
Retired editor and writer of online design, fine arts and features magazines. Japanophile, always curious, but usually the last to know.
On Day 8, Nakabi--
Yokozuna Onosato stands alone undefeated with three chasers M12 Fujinokawa (20), Sekiwake Aonishiki (21), and M5 Yoshinofuji (24) at one loss.
NHK will broadcase LIVE and in ENGLISH the second half of the Makuuchi tonight from 12:10 am to 1:10 am Pacific Standard Time.
Yokozuna Onosato stands alone undefeated with three chasers M12 Fujinokawa (20), Sekiwake Aonishiki (21), and M5 Yoshinofuji (24) at one loss.
NHK will broadcase LIVE and in ENGLISH the second half of the Makuuchi tonight from 12:10 am to 1:10 am Pacific Standard Time.
November 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
On Day 8, Nakabi--
Yokozuna Onosato stands alone undefeated with three chasers M12 Fujinokawa (20), Sekiwake Aonishiki (21), and M5 Yoshinofuji (24) at one loss.
NHK will broadcase LIVE and in ENGLISH the second half of the Makuuchi tonight from 12:10 am to 1:10 am Pacific Standard Time.
Yokozuna Onosato stands alone undefeated with three chasers M12 Fujinokawa (20), Sekiwake Aonishiki (21), and M5 Yoshinofuji (24) at one loss.
NHK will broadcase LIVE and in ENGLISH the second half of the Makuuchi tonight from 12:10 am to 1:10 am Pacific Standard Time.
After suffering a consequential and embarrassing Day 6 loss by henka, Yokozuna Hoshoryu was counseled by his Tatsunami master who, as per usual, diagnosed Hosh's problem as performance anxiety.
"You're too tight," critiqued Tatsunami.
"Relax. Go out there and enjoy your sumo. ...
"You're too tight," critiqued Tatsunami.
"Relax. Go out there and enjoy your sumo. ...
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
After suffering a consequential and embarrassing Day 6 loss by henka, Yokozuna Hoshoryu was counseled by his Tatsunami master who, as per usual, diagnosed Hosh's problem as performance anxiety.
"You're too tight," critiqued Tatsunami.
"Relax. Go out there and enjoy your sumo. ...
"You're too tight," critiqued Tatsunami.
"Relax. Go out there and enjoy your sumo. ...
Day 7 Kyushu.
Tamawashi was put to the stamina test in an electifying thrust-and-slugfest versus Yokozuna Hoshoryu.
The old warhorse attacked fearlessly notwithstanding the rank of his opponent, but after squaring off with the yokozuna, was ultimately held down and pushed out. ...
Tamawashi was put to the stamina test in an electifying thrust-and-slugfest versus Yokozuna Hoshoryu.
The old warhorse attacked fearlessly notwithstanding the rank of his opponent, but after squaring off with the yokozuna, was ultimately held down and pushed out. ...
November 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Day 7 Kyushu.
Tamawashi was put to the stamina test in an electifying thrust-and-slugfest versus Yokozuna Hoshoryu.
The old warhorse attacked fearlessly notwithstanding the rank of his opponent, but after squaring off with the yokozuna, was ultimately held down and pushed out. ...
Tamawashi was put to the stamina test in an electifying thrust-and-slugfest versus Yokozuna Hoshoryu.
The old warhorse attacked fearlessly notwithstanding the rank of his opponent, but after squaring off with the yokozuna, was ultimately held down and pushed out. ...
Like his brother before him (on Day 5 vs Aoinishiki), Wakamotoharu knew he lacked the power, speed, and arsenal to defeat Yokozuna Hoshoryu --but he wanted to win--
so, like his brother before him, he pulled a henka that knocked Hoshoryu back to two losses behind his counterpart Onosato.
...
so, like his brother before him, he pulled a henka that knocked Hoshoryu back to two losses behind his counterpart Onosato.
...
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Like his brother before him (on Day 5 vs Aoinishiki), Wakamotoharu knew he lacked the power, speed, and arsenal to defeat Yokozuna Hoshoryu --but he wanted to win--
so, like his brother before him, he pulled a henka that knocked Hoshoryu back to two losses behind his counterpart Onosato.
...
so, like his brother before him, he pulled a henka that knocked Hoshoryu back to two losses behind his counterpart Onosato.
...
Hoshoryu's usual sword bearer is Hiradoumi, but on Day 5, the Kyushu native was also Hosh's opponent, so a call was made to Otowayama Oyakata with the message of, "The Yokozuna would like Kirishima to serve as his tachimochi today."
Explained Hoshoryu, "I asked for Kirishima because ...
Explained Hoshoryu, "I asked for Kirishima because ...
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Hoshoryu's usual sword bearer is Hiradoumi, but on Day 5, the Kyushu native was also Hosh's opponent, so a call was made to Otowayama Oyakata with the message of, "The Yokozuna would like Kirishima to serve as his tachimochi today."
Explained Hoshoryu, "I asked for Kirishima because ...
Explained Hoshoryu, "I asked for Kirishima because ...
Aonishiki learns a harsh lesson.
Even good guys will throw a henka.
Aonishiki's perfect roll was thwarted by a henka from his Day 5 opponent, the ailing and admired Wakatakakage.
With his eyes looking down and not on his opponent, Aonishiki was ripe for it and Wakatakakage capitalized.
Even good guys will throw a henka.
Aonishiki's perfect roll was thwarted by a henka from his Day 5 opponent, the ailing and admired Wakatakakage.
With his eyes looking down and not on his opponent, Aonishiki was ripe for it and Wakatakakage capitalized.
November 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Aonishiki learns a harsh lesson.
Even good guys will throw a henka.
Aonishiki's perfect roll was thwarted by a henka from his Day 5 opponent, the ailing and admired Wakatakakage.
With his eyes looking down and not on his opponent, Aonishiki was ripe for it and Wakatakakage capitalized.
Even good guys will throw a henka.
Aonishiki's perfect roll was thwarted by a henka from his Day 5 opponent, the ailing and admired Wakatakakage.
With his eyes looking down and not on his opponent, Aonishiki was ripe for it and Wakatakakage capitalized.
My guess is that many people consider Ryuden a sort of forgettable rikishi, but because he is from Yamanashi--as is my family--I always notice him, and haved noticed, too, that he's a very good, but never great (or exciting) wrestler. ...
Photo: A handsome, younger Ryuden.
Photo: A handsome, younger Ryuden.
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 AM
My guess is that many people consider Ryuden a sort of forgettable rikishi, but because he is from Yamanashi--as is my family--I always notice him, and haved noticed, too, that he's a very good, but never great (or exciting) wrestler. ...
Photo: A handsome, younger Ryuden.
Photo: A handsome, younger Ryuden.
Injuries (recent and chronic) are plaguing Wakatakakage.
Fans and true believers of Wakatakakage are scratching their heads wondering, "Where has his fighting spirit and determined sumo gone?"
At 0-4 in Kyushu, the youngest Onami brother looks and is wrestling poorly which has some predicting ...
Fans and true believers of Wakatakakage are scratching their heads wondering, "Where has his fighting spirit and determined sumo gone?"
At 0-4 in Kyushu, the youngest Onami brother looks and is wrestling poorly which has some predicting ...
November 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Injuries (recent and chronic) are plaguing Wakatakakage.
Fans and true believers of Wakatakakage are scratching their heads wondering, "Where has his fighting spirit and determined sumo gone?"
At 0-4 in Kyushu, the youngest Onami brother looks and is wrestling poorly which has some predicting ...
Fans and true believers of Wakatakakage are scratching their heads wondering, "Where has his fighting spirit and determined sumo gone?"
At 0-4 in Kyushu, the youngest Onami brother looks and is wrestling poorly which has some predicting ...
Hoshoryu's best friend, J2 Asahakuryu, is making progress on the Yokozuna's order to, "Hurry up, Jamin, and join us in the Makunouchi."
Yesterday, on Day 4 of Kyushu, Asahakuryu took another step in satisfying his pal's command with his first appearance in the Makunouni as the Juryo visitor.
Yesterday, on Day 4 of Kyushu, Asahakuryu took another step in satisfying his pal's command with his first appearance in the Makunouni as the Juryo visitor.
November 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Hoshoryu's best friend, J2 Asahakuryu, is making progress on the Yokozuna's order to, "Hurry up, Jamin, and join us in the Makunouchi."
Yesterday, on Day 4 of Kyushu, Asahakuryu took another step in satisfying his pal's command with his first appearance in the Makunouni as the Juryo visitor.
Yesterday, on Day 4 of Kyushu, Asahakuryu took another step in satisfying his pal's command with his first appearance in the Makunouni as the Juryo visitor.
Former Ozeki Miyabiyama, Futagoyama Oyakata, has shaved his head in solidarity with his disciple Mita who, on Day 2, sustained a serious right knee anterior cruciate ligament injury.
When Futagoyama reported for shimpan duty, his startled fellow judges asked, "What have you done to yourself?"
When Futagoyama reported for shimpan duty, his startled fellow judges asked, "What have you done to yourself?"
November 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Former Ozeki Miyabiyama, Futagoyama Oyakata, has shaved his head in solidarity with his disciple Mita who, on Day 2, sustained a serious right knee anterior cruciate ligament injury.
When Futagoyama reported for shimpan duty, his startled fellow judges asked, "What have you done to yourself?"
When Futagoyama reported for shimpan duty, his startled fellow judges asked, "What have you done to yourself?"
Bear sightings reported in Fukuoka.
Immortal Ozeki Takayasu prepares for his Day 4 match versus sapien Wakamotoharu.
Immortal Ozeki Takayasu prepares for his Day 4 match versus sapien Wakamotoharu.
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Bear sightings reported in Fukuoka.
Immortal Ozeki Takayasu prepares for his Day 4 match versus sapien Wakamotoharu.
Immortal Ozeki Takayasu prepares for his Day 4 match versus sapien Wakamotoharu.
Barely out of his teens, Fujinokawa is making an impact with fans and opponents alike as he goes all out, moving heaven and earth if need be, in every one of his matches.
The recipient of the Kanto-Sho in Nagoya of this year, Fujinokawa is one of only four rikishi with spotless records ...
The recipient of the Kanto-Sho in Nagoya of this year, Fujinokawa is one of only four rikishi with spotless records ...
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Barely out of his teens, Fujinokawa is making an impact with fans and opponents alike as he goes all out, moving heaven and earth if need be, in every one of his matches.
The recipient of the Kanto-Sho in Nagoya of this year, Fujinokawa is one of only four rikishi with spotless records ...
The recipient of the Kanto-Sho in Nagoya of this year, Fujinokawa is one of only four rikishi with spotless records ...
Mita doesn't want to be the next Endo who, early in his pro sumo life, declined surgery on his injured knees which compromised his auspicious career.
Says Futagoyama Oyakata, "We'll watch for the swelling to subside, but surgery is also being considered. He also suffers pain in his left knee."
Says Futagoyama Oyakata, "We'll watch for the swelling to subside, but surgery is also being considered. He also suffers pain in his left knee."
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Mita doesn't want to be the next Endo who, early in his pro sumo life, declined surgery on his injured knees which compromised his auspicious career.
Says Futagoyama Oyakata, "We'll watch for the swelling to subside, but surgery is also being considered. He also suffers pain in his left knee."
Says Futagoyama Oyakata, "We'll watch for the swelling to subside, but surgery is also being considered. He also suffers pain in his left knee."
Wild bear sightings in Fukuoka.
Japan's wild bears cross the line as human encounters soarーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2L...
Has anyone checked on Papa Bear?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2L...
Has anyone checked on Papa Bear?
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Wild bear sightings in Fukuoka.
There's an update on J3 Mita who was unable to stand after damaging his knee from a backward force down by J4 Kagayaki on Day 2.
He's been diagnosed with a right knee anterior cruciate injury that will require three months of convalescence.
@crazycatlady1612.bsky.social, @blackcatdad.bsky.social
He's been diagnosed with a right knee anterior cruciate injury that will require three months of convalescence.
@crazycatlady1612.bsky.social, @blackcatdad.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM
There's an update on J3 Mita who was unable to stand after damaging his knee from a backward force down by J4 Kagayaki on Day 2.
He's been diagnosed with a right knee anterior cruciate injury that will require three months of convalescence.
@crazycatlady1612.bsky.social, @blackcatdad.bsky.social
He's been diagnosed with a right knee anterior cruciate injury that will require three months of convalescence.
@crazycatlady1612.bsky.social, @blackcatdad.bsky.social
Day 2. My fave, Wakamotoharu brought a real dogfight to Aonishiki.
Unlike others, Motoharu did not succumb to Aonishiki's (2) uchimuso attempts and took the match to the tawara's edge.
Had Wakamotoharu won, it would have been by utchari,
but the gumbai went to the new Sekiwake by yoritaochi.
Unlike others, Motoharu did not succumb to Aonishiki's (2) uchimuso attempts and took the match to the tawara's edge.
Had Wakamotoharu won, it would have been by utchari,
but the gumbai went to the new Sekiwake by yoritaochi.
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Day 2. My fave, Wakamotoharu brought a real dogfight to Aonishiki.
Unlike others, Motoharu did not succumb to Aonishiki's (2) uchimuso attempts and took the match to the tawara's edge.
Had Wakamotoharu won, it would have been by utchari,
but the gumbai went to the new Sekiwake by yoritaochi.
Unlike others, Motoharu did not succumb to Aonishiki's (2) uchimuso attempts and took the match to the tawara's edge.
Had Wakamotoharu won, it would have been by utchari,
but the gumbai went to the new Sekiwake by yoritaochi.
After his Day 2 and FIRST victory of Kyushu, Hoshoryu explained how he blasted-out of the ring the much-touted Takanosho in the short time of 1.6 seconds.
"I concentrated," he told reporters in his dressing room.
Concentration was clearly missing in the yokozuna's Day 1 loss to Hakuoho, as ...
"I concentrated," he told reporters in his dressing room.
Concentration was clearly missing in the yokozuna's Day 1 loss to Hakuoho, as ...
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
After his Day 2 and FIRST victory of Kyushu, Hoshoryu explained how he blasted-out of the ring the much-touted Takanosho in the short time of 1.6 seconds.
"I concentrated," he told reporters in his dressing room.
Concentration was clearly missing in the yokozuna's Day 1 loss to Hakuoho, as ...
"I concentrated," he told reporters in his dressing room.
Concentration was clearly missing in the yokozuna's Day 1 loss to Hakuoho, as ...
Day 2 Kyushu.
Rising star, Juryo 3 MITA's, right knee was injured after it becamed jammed from the pressure of an abisetaoshi (backward body drop) by Kagayaki.
Unable to stand, Mita sat pensively on the dohyo and waited to be carried off by stretcher. He was taken by private car to the hospital.
Rising star, Juryo 3 MITA's, right knee was injured after it becamed jammed from the pressure of an abisetaoshi (backward body drop) by Kagayaki.
Unable to stand, Mita sat pensively on the dohyo and waited to be carried off by stretcher. He was taken by private car to the hospital.
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Day 2 Kyushu.
Rising star, Juryo 3 MITA's, right knee was injured after it becamed jammed from the pressure of an abisetaoshi (backward body drop) by Kagayaki.
Unable to stand, Mita sat pensively on the dohyo and waited to be carried off by stretcher. He was taken by private car to the hospital.
Rising star, Juryo 3 MITA's, right knee was injured after it becamed jammed from the pressure of an abisetaoshi (backward body drop) by Kagayaki.
Unable to stand, Mita sat pensively on the dohyo and waited to be carried off by stretcher. He was taken by private car to the hospital.
Shonichi's major upset was M1 Hakuoho's stunning defeat of hot Yokozuna Hoshoryu.
Hakuoho (22) made a name for himself in his Makuuchi debut in Nagoya '23 by competing for the yusho but losing decisively to Sekiwake Hoshoryu.
Fans were touched by witnessing a young Hakuoho failing to suppress..
Hakuoho (22) made a name for himself in his Makuuchi debut in Nagoya '23 by competing for the yusho but losing decisively to Sekiwake Hoshoryu.
Fans were touched by witnessing a young Hakuoho failing to suppress..
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Shonichi's major upset was M1 Hakuoho's stunning defeat of hot Yokozuna Hoshoryu.
Hakuoho (22) made a name for himself in his Makuuchi debut in Nagoya '23 by competing for the yusho but losing decisively to Sekiwake Hoshoryu.
Fans were touched by witnessing a young Hakuoho failing to suppress..
Hakuoho (22) made a name for himself in his Makuuchi debut in Nagoya '23 by competing for the yusho but losing decisively to Sekiwake Hoshoryu.
Fans were touched by witnessing a young Hakuoho failing to suppress..
NHK's broadcast of the Kyushu Tournament was interrupted at 5:03 PM (Japan time) by the report of a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Miyagi and Iwate prefectures.
Coverage of the honbasho was derailed with a frozen screen that barred the transmission of all san'yaku and yokozuna matches.
Coverage of the honbasho was derailed with a frozen screen that barred the transmission of all san'yaku and yokozuna matches.
November 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
NHK's broadcast of the Kyushu Tournament was interrupted at 5:03 PM (Japan time) by the report of a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Miyagi and Iwate prefectures.
Coverage of the honbasho was derailed with a frozen screen that barred the transmission of all san'yaku and yokozuna matches.
Coverage of the honbasho was derailed with a frozen screen that barred the transmission of all san'yaku and yokozuna matches.
It's 10:30 a.m. in Fukuoka--and there still is not one kensho-kin (encouragement/prize money) for the sixth match of the day--
Fujinokawa vs Gonoyama.
Nagatanien, Mizuho Financial Group, Pokemon--SOMEBODY! please pony up or it's going to look pretty sad.
Fujinokawa vs Gonoyama.
Nagatanien, Mizuho Financial Group, Pokemon--SOMEBODY! please pony up or it's going to look pretty sad.
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
It's 10:30 a.m. in Fukuoka--and there still is not one kensho-kin (encouragement/prize money) for the sixth match of the day--
Fujinokawa vs Gonoyama.
Nagatanien, Mizuho Financial Group, Pokemon--SOMEBODY! please pony up or it's going to look pretty sad.
Fujinokawa vs Gonoyama.
Nagatanien, Mizuho Financial Group, Pokemon--SOMEBODY! please pony up or it's going to look pretty sad.
Shonichi promises to be exciting. Just look at these last four matches.
There are concerns for 35-year-old Takayasu whose back, even from his own admission, is touch-and-go.
Onosato has defeated the Papa Bear in their last four matches, but Takayasu is still one of sumo's best in-ring fighters.
There are concerns for 35-year-old Takayasu whose back, even from his own admission, is touch-and-go.
Onosato has defeated the Papa Bear in their last four matches, but Takayasu is still one of sumo's best in-ring fighters.
November 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Shonichi promises to be exciting. Just look at these last four matches.
There are concerns for 35-year-old Takayasu whose back, even from his own admission, is touch-and-go.
Onosato has defeated the Papa Bear in their last four matches, but Takayasu is still one of sumo's best in-ring fighters.
There are concerns for 35-year-old Takayasu whose back, even from his own admission, is touch-and-go.
Onosato has defeated the Papa Bear in their last four matches, but Takayasu is still one of sumo's best in-ring fighters.
Our Kyushu honbasho begins Sunday (for us in California--tonight!).
Not to persuade you and certainly not to encourage betting (for money, that is) but ...
Hoshoryu went to the temple and made an offering. He then shook the box to draw a numbered stick and found its corresponding paper fortune ...
Not to persuade you and certainly not to encourage betting (for money, that is) but ...
Hoshoryu went to the temple and made an offering. He then shook the box to draw a numbered stick and found its corresponding paper fortune ...
November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our Kyushu honbasho begins Sunday (for us in California--tonight!).
Not to persuade you and certainly not to encourage betting (for money, that is) but ...
Hoshoryu went to the temple and made an offering. He then shook the box to draw a numbered stick and found its corresponding paper fortune ...
Not to persuade you and certainly not to encourage betting (for money, that is) but ...
Hoshoryu went to the temple and made an offering. He then shook the box to draw a numbered stick and found its corresponding paper fortune ...
Apologies for not reporting this yesterday.
MEISEI will be kyujo on Shonichi and throughout the 1st week of Kyushu--at least.
He underwent spinal surgery (lumbar disc herniation) on October 17 and is hoping to return to competition by Week 2--as a last ditch effort to stave off a Juryo demotion.
MEISEI will be kyujo on Shonichi and throughout the 1st week of Kyushu--at least.
He underwent spinal surgery (lumbar disc herniation) on October 17 and is hoping to return to competition by Week 2--as a last ditch effort to stave off a Juryo demotion.
November 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Apologies for not reporting this yesterday.
MEISEI will be kyujo on Shonichi and throughout the 1st week of Kyushu--at least.
He underwent spinal surgery (lumbar disc herniation) on October 17 and is hoping to return to competition by Week 2--as a last ditch effort to stave off a Juryo demotion.
MEISEI will be kyujo on Shonichi and throughout the 1st week of Kyushu--at least.
He underwent spinal surgery (lumbar disc herniation) on October 17 and is hoping to return to competition by Week 2--as a last ditch effort to stave off a Juryo demotion.
The Kyushu honbasho begins THIS Sunday November 9.
Unbelievable.
NHK will broadcast LIVE and in English, three days of matches (beginning with the middle maegashira bouts), November 9, 22 and 23; 5:10 p.m. Japan-time.
Click to watch the latest Grand Sumo Preview:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Unbelievable.
NHK will broadcast LIVE and in English, three days of matches (beginning with the middle maegashira bouts), November 9, 22 and 23; 5:10 p.m. Japan-time.
Click to watch the latest Grand Sumo Preview:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD - English
NHK WORLD TV offers a sumo highlights show for sumo fans around the globe.
www3.nhk.or.jp
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Kyushu honbasho begins THIS Sunday November 9.
Unbelievable.
NHK will broadcast LIVE and in English, three days of matches (beginning with the middle maegashira bouts), November 9, 22 and 23; 5:10 p.m. Japan-time.
Click to watch the latest Grand Sumo Preview:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Unbelievable.
NHK will broadcast LIVE and in English, three days of matches (beginning with the middle maegashira bouts), November 9, 22 and 23; 5:10 p.m. Japan-time.
Click to watch the latest Grand Sumo Preview:
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...