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.
Hakuho's on a roll, specifically on the JR Rikuuto Line in Miyagi-ken where he's been named "Osaki City's Treasure Ambassador."
Along the way, the yokozuna met many locals who insisted he stop and try the prefecture's meat and chestnut dumplings, which he did, and proclaimed "saiko!"--awesome.
Along the way, the yokozuna met many locals who insisted he stop and try the prefecture's meat and chestnut dumplings, which he did, and proclaimed "saiko!"--awesome.
December 1, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Hakuho's on a roll, specifically on the JR Rikuuto Line in Miyagi-ken where he's been named "Osaki City's Treasure Ambassador."
Along the way, the yokozuna met many locals who insisted he stop and try the prefecture's meat and chestnut dumplings, which he did, and proclaimed "saiko!"--awesome.
Along the way, the yokozuna met many locals who insisted he stop and try the prefecture's meat and chestnut dumplings, which he did, and proclaimed "saiko!"--awesome.
Limiting himself to butsukari, Kotozakura, who injured his right MCL during the Autumn Basho explained, "I want to do what I do best."
About the new roster of 2 yokozuna and 2 ozeki, Aonishiki is nonplussed. Focused solely on his path, he says, "I'm committed to my sumo and on nothing else."
About the new roster of 2 yokozuna and 2 ozeki, Aonishiki is nonplussed. Focused solely on his path, he says, "I'm committed to my sumo and on nothing else."
November 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Limiting himself to butsukari, Kotozakura, who injured his right MCL during the Autumn Basho explained, "I want to do what I do best."
About the new roster of 2 yokozuna and 2 ozeki, Aonishiki is nonplussed. Focused solely on his path, he says, "I'm committed to my sumo and on nothing else."
About the new roster of 2 yokozuna and 2 ozeki, Aonishiki is nonplussed. Focused solely on his path, he says, "I'm committed to my sumo and on nothing else."
The winter Jungyo has begun with the fans in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture being the first to show jubilation and support for our "new born ozeki" Aonishiki.
And, it's all on Aonishiki to demonstrate the prowess and advanced skill of the ozeki, as senior ozeki Kotozakura is not taking matches. ...
And, it's all on Aonishiki to demonstrate the prowess and advanced skill of the ozeki, as senior ozeki Kotozakura is not taking matches. ...
November 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The winter Jungyo has begun with the fans in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture being the first to show jubilation and support for our "new born ozeki" Aonishiki.
And, it's all on Aonishiki to demonstrate the prowess and advanced skill of the ozeki, as senior ozeki Kotozakura is not taking matches. ...
And, it's all on Aonishiki to demonstrate the prowess and advanced skill of the ozeki, as senior ozeki Kotozakura is not taking matches. ...
at the Nagasaki Peace Park in commemoration of the victims of the atomic bombing, and to pray for peace and resilience.
Beginning tomorrow, he'll be on tour as the sole yokozuna for the 22 days of the winter Jungyo.
He'll be home for Christmas.
Beginning tomorrow, he'll be on tour as the sole yokozuna for the 22 days of the winter Jungyo.
He'll be home for Christmas.
November 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
at the Nagasaki Peace Park in commemoration of the victims of the atomic bombing, and to pray for peace and resilience.
Beginning tomorrow, he'll be on tour as the sole yokozuna for the 22 days of the winter Jungyo.
He'll be home for Christmas.
Beginning tomorrow, he'll be on tour as the sole yokozuna for the 22 days of the winter Jungyo.
He'll be home for Christmas.
Golden Boy is busy and pulling double-duty.
Without the co-yokozuna services of Onosato who's out of commission with a shoulder injury, Hoshoryu alone schmoozed the crowd and performed the dohyo-iri yesterday at Tsumine Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture--then left early this morning to lay flowers ...
Without the co-yokozuna services of Onosato who's out of commission with a shoulder injury, Hoshoryu alone schmoozed the crowd and performed the dohyo-iri yesterday at Tsumine Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture--then left early this morning to lay flowers ...
November 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Golden Boy is busy and pulling double-duty.
Without the co-yokozuna services of Onosato who's out of commission with a shoulder injury, Hoshoryu alone schmoozed the crowd and performed the dohyo-iri yesterday at Tsumine Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture--then left early this morning to lay flowers ...
Without the co-yokozuna services of Onosato who's out of commission with a shoulder injury, Hoshoryu alone schmoozed the crowd and performed the dohyo-iri yesterday at Tsumine Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture--then left early this morning to lay flowers ...
At the Otowayama-beya senshuraku party, the heya's big star --Kirishima--thanks attendees for supporting him through Kyushu where he was awarded the Kanto-Sho for his strong wrestling style and 11-4 score.
(Cue big applause)
"My plan is to be reinstated to ozeki next year."
( Big, beeg applause)
(Cue big applause)
"My plan is to be reinstated to ozeki next year."
( Big, beeg applause)
November 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
At the Otowayama-beya senshuraku party, the heya's big star --Kirishima--thanks attendees for supporting him through Kyushu where he was awarded the Kanto-Sho for his strong wrestling style and 11-4 score.
(Cue big applause)
"My plan is to be reinstated to ozeki next year."
( Big, beeg applause)
(Cue big applause)
"My plan is to be reinstated to ozeki next year."
( Big, beeg applause)
It was a dark and stormy --and incredibly disappointing-- senshuraku for Hoshoryu, but the yokozuna was all smiles and laughs as he danced with his heya mates and Tatsunami supporters at their Kyushu after party.
To view the video:
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To view the video:
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November 29, 2025 at 3:47 AM
It was a dark and stormy --and incredibly disappointing-- senshuraku for Hoshoryu, but the yokozuna was all smiles and laughs as he danced with his heya mates and Tatsunami supporters at their Kyushu after party.
To view the video:
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To view the video:
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Abema congratulates itself for its record high viewership during the Kyushu Basho--in November 2025.
The station also plugs its exclusivity of 66th Yokozuna Wakanohana (who currently goes by his birth name, Hanada Masaru) as its match commentator and incomparable instructor.
Sumo is trending!
The station also plugs its exclusivity of 66th Yokozuna Wakanohana (who currently goes by his birth name, Hanada Masaru) as its match commentator and incomparable instructor.
Sumo is trending!
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Abema congratulates itself for its record high viewership during the Kyushu Basho--in November 2025.
The station also plugs its exclusivity of 66th Yokozuna Wakanohana (who currently goes by his birth name, Hanada Masaru) as its match commentator and incomparable instructor.
Sumo is trending!
The station also plugs its exclusivity of 66th Yokozuna Wakanohana (who currently goes by his birth name, Hanada Masaru) as its match commentator and incomparable instructor.
Sumo is trending!
Not surprisingly, Takayasu's back is a mess, but who's going to tell a raging bear? Not in Japan--not these days.
Papa Bear's official diagnosis is: Degenerative lumbar spine disease w lumbar disc herniation.
His spinal disc has ruptured and the condition of his spine has worsened from ... sumo.
Papa Bear's official diagnosis is: Degenerative lumbar spine disease w lumbar disc herniation.
His spinal disc has ruptured and the condition of his spine has worsened from ... sumo.
November 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Not surprisingly, Takayasu's back is a mess, but who's going to tell a raging bear? Not in Japan--not these days.
Papa Bear's official diagnosis is: Degenerative lumbar spine disease w lumbar disc herniation.
His spinal disc has ruptured and the condition of his spine has worsened from ... sumo.
Papa Bear's official diagnosis is: Degenerative lumbar spine disease w lumbar disc herniation.
His spinal disc has ruptured and the condition of his spine has worsened from ... sumo.
Treatment (depending on the severity of the injury) includes rest and an avoidance of activities i.e. sumo and wrestling--and wearing a sling to immobilize the shoulder.
If he follows appropriate treatment, Onosato should expect full function in 6 to 8 weeks which means, he'll be back for Hatsu.
If he follows appropriate treatment, Onosato should expect full function in 6 to 8 weeks which means, he'll be back for Hatsu.
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Treatment (depending on the severity of the injury) includes rest and an avoidance of activities i.e. sumo and wrestling--and wearing a sling to immobilize the shoulder.
If he follows appropriate treatment, Onosato should expect full function in 6 to 8 weeks which means, he'll be back for Hatsu.
If he follows appropriate treatment, Onosato should expect full function in 6 to 8 weeks which means, he'll be back for Hatsu.
Ouch!
Yokozuna Onosato's official injury diagnosis is "left acromioclavicular joint dislocation"--or plainly called,
separated shoulder.
Painful shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade are torn, causing the collarbone to be displaced. ...
Yokozuna Onosato's official injury diagnosis is "left acromioclavicular joint dislocation"--or plainly called,
separated shoulder.
Painful shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade are torn, causing the collarbone to be displaced. ...
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Ouch!
Yokozuna Onosato's official injury diagnosis is "left acromioclavicular joint dislocation"--or plainly called,
separated shoulder.
Painful shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade are torn, causing the collarbone to be displaced. ...
Yokozuna Onosato's official injury diagnosis is "left acromioclavicular joint dislocation"--or plainly called,
separated shoulder.
Painful shoulder separation occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the shoulder blade are torn, causing the collarbone to be displaced. ...
Relying on your extremely refined description of this mature beauty--I became incredibly motivated to witness this unmatched lady of poise and fashion--and watched film from EVERY DAY of the honbasho.
I know your taste is arcane and singular, so how'd I do?
Left of the gyoji, for all 15 days.
I know your taste is arcane and singular, so how'd I do?
Left of the gyoji, for all 15 days.
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Relying on your extremely refined description of this mature beauty--I became incredibly motivated to witness this unmatched lady of poise and fashion--and watched film from EVERY DAY of the honbasho.
I know your taste is arcane and singular, so how'd I do?
Left of the gyoji, for all 15 days.
I know your taste is arcane and singular, so how'd I do?
Left of the gyoji, for all 15 days.
Kotozakura on Day 14, but since then, his oyakata admitted to his suffering second-week fatigue, which included noticeable muscle and weight loss.
I don't remember a yokozuna ever exhibiting frailities like this. Do you?
Not to yokozunae who have this sort of trouble sorted out.
END
I don't remember a yokozuna ever exhibiting frailities like this. Do you?
Not to yokozunae who have this sort of trouble sorted out.
END
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Kotozakura on Day 14, but since then, his oyakata admitted to his suffering second-week fatigue, which included noticeable muscle and weight loss.
I don't remember a yokozuna ever exhibiting frailities like this. Do you?
Not to yokozunae who have this sort of trouble sorted out.
END
I don't remember a yokozuna ever exhibiting frailities like this. Do you?
Not to yokozunae who have this sort of trouble sorted out.
END
at the top with our solid and dependable yokozuna, Onosato--
followed by Takayasu, Hakuoho, Wakatakakage, Ura, Roga, and Meisei (from Makunouchi) and Hitoshi, Kotoeiho, and Mita (from Juryo).
And what really happened to Onosato in Kyushu?
Reportedly, he injured his shoulder in his loss to...
followed by Takayasu, Hakuoho, Wakatakakage, Ura, Roga, and Meisei (from Makunouchi) and Hitoshi, Kotoeiho, and Mita (from Juryo).
And what really happened to Onosato in Kyushu?
Reportedly, he injured his shoulder in his loss to...
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
at the top with our solid and dependable yokozuna, Onosato--
followed by Takayasu, Hakuoho, Wakatakakage, Ura, Roga, and Meisei (from Makunouchi) and Hitoshi, Kotoeiho, and Mita (from Juryo).
And what really happened to Onosato in Kyushu?
Reportedly, he injured his shoulder in his loss to...
followed by Takayasu, Hakuoho, Wakatakakage, Ura, Roga, and Meisei (from Makunouchi) and Hitoshi, Kotoeiho, and Mita (from Juryo).
And what really happened to Onosato in Kyushu?
Reportedly, he injured his shoulder in his loss to...
Because our lovely Bluesky app is so stingy with character maximums per page, I really should list the names of the rikishi who are NOT kyujo for the upcoming Winter Jungyo that begins THIS Sunday, November 30.
A big number of TEN rikishi will sit out of the Jungyo tour due to injuries beginning...
A big number of TEN rikishi will sit out of the Jungyo tour due to injuries beginning...
November 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Because our lovely Bluesky app is so stingy with character maximums per page, I really should list the names of the rikishi who are NOT kyujo for the upcoming Winter Jungyo that begins THIS Sunday, November 30.
A big number of TEN rikishi will sit out of the Jungyo tour due to injuries beginning...
A big number of TEN rikishi will sit out of the Jungyo tour due to injuries beginning...
is accepted and seemingly encouraged by some in sumo.
Sure, they are harder to shove, but obese rikishi are 2x as likely to suffer injuries, high blood pressure & cholesterol and have type 2 diabetes, +++.
An oyakata's duty is to 1st care for his charges.
Per Nishikimaru, Asahiyama has failed.
Sure, they are harder to shove, but obese rikishi are 2x as likely to suffer injuries, high blood pressure & cholesterol and have type 2 diabetes, +++.
An oyakata's duty is to 1st care for his charges.
Per Nishikimaru, Asahiyama has failed.
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
is accepted and seemingly encouraged by some in sumo.
Sure, they are harder to shove, but obese rikishi are 2x as likely to suffer injuries, high blood pressure & cholesterol and have type 2 diabetes, +++.
An oyakata's duty is to 1st care for his charges.
Per Nishikimaru, Asahiyama has failed.
Sure, they are harder to shove, but obese rikishi are 2x as likely to suffer injuries, high blood pressure & cholesterol and have type 2 diabetes, +++.
An oyakata's duty is to 1st care for his charges.
Per Nishikimaru, Asahiyama has failed.
This is Nishikimaru who, at the start of his sumo career, weighed 169 kg., but now tips the scales at 220kg.
His excessive fat made it impossible for nurses to draw his blood (too much fat to find a vein) at his sumo medical exam.
I hate stories like this, and hate even more that gross obesity...
His excessive fat made it impossible for nurses to draw his blood (too much fat to find a vein) at his sumo medical exam.
I hate stories like this, and hate even more that gross obesity...
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This is Nishikimaru who, at the start of his sumo career, weighed 169 kg., but now tips the scales at 220kg.
His excessive fat made it impossible for nurses to draw his blood (too much fat to find a vein) at his sumo medical exam.
I hate stories like this, and hate even more that gross obesity...
His excessive fat made it impossible for nurses to draw his blood (too much fat to find a vein) at his sumo medical exam.
I hate stories like this, and hate even more that gross obesity...
"It is like time-traveling back to the Edo period," she says.
"Around the ring are only things from ancient times: the soil, the straw bales, the wrestlers' topknots, the ring announcer and referee's attire, and the deities watching above.
There's nothing mechanical--and that is comforting."
END
"Around the ring are only things from ancient times: the soil, the straw bales, the wrestlers' topknots, the ring announcer and referee's attire, and the deities watching above.
There's nothing mechanical--and that is comforting."
END
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
"It is like time-traveling back to the Edo period," she says.
"Around the ring are only things from ancient times: the soil, the straw bales, the wrestlers' topknots, the ring announcer and referee's attire, and the deities watching above.
There's nothing mechanical--and that is comforting."
END
"Around the ring are only things from ancient times: the soil, the straw bales, the wrestlers' topknots, the ring announcer and referee's attire, and the deities watching above.
There's nothing mechanical--and that is comforting."
END
witnessed the ushering of the golden period of Mongolian yokozunae: Asashoryu, Hakuho, Harumafuji, and Kakuryu, and in subsequent years, Kisenosato and Terunofuji. Today, Hoshoryu and Onosato own their tsuna.
Besides the greats who have ascended to yokozuna, she loves the eternalness of sumo. ...
Besides the greats who have ascended to yokozuna, she loves the eternalness of sumo. ...
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
witnessed the ushering of the golden period of Mongolian yokozunae: Asashoryu, Hakuho, Harumafuji, and Kakuryu, and in subsequent years, Kisenosato and Terunofuji. Today, Hoshoryu and Onosato own their tsuna.
Besides the greats who have ascended to yokozuna, she loves the eternalness of sumo. ...
Besides the greats who have ascended to yokozuna, she loves the eternalness of sumo. ...
same VIP seat.
"I've attended every year without fail since 2009," she tells News Post Seven.
"Because of my work, nights are long, so getting ready before the Makuuchi ring entrance is definitely tough. But it's so wonderful, that I rally myself to make it."
In 17 years, Ms. Tajima has...
"I've attended every year without fail since 2009," she tells News Post Seven.
"Because of my work, nights are long, so getting ready before the Makuuchi ring entrance is definitely tough. But it's so wonderful, that I rally myself to make it."
In 17 years, Ms. Tajima has...
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
same VIP seat.
"I've attended every year without fail since 2009," she tells News Post Seven.
"Because of my work, nights are long, so getting ready before the Makuuchi ring entrance is definitely tough. But it's so wonderful, that I rally myself to make it."
In 17 years, Ms. Tajima has...
"I've attended every year without fail since 2009," she tells News Post Seven.
"Because of my work, nights are long, so getting ready before the Makuuchi ring entrance is definitely tough. But it's so wonderful, that I rally myself to make it."
In 17 years, Ms. Tajima has...
entire 15 days of Kyushu?
She is Emiko Tajima, the proprietress of her eponymous, members-only snack bar in Fukuoka City.
A well-known sumo insider who has been watching sumo since she was a child, Tajima has been present at every Kyushu tournament for the past 17 years, assigned to that very ...
She is Emiko Tajima, the proprietress of her eponymous, members-only snack bar in Fukuoka City.
A well-known sumo insider who has been watching sumo since she was a child, Tajima has been present at every Kyushu tournament for the past 17 years, assigned to that very ...
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
entire 15 days of Kyushu?
She is Emiko Tajima, the proprietress of her eponymous, members-only snack bar in Fukuoka City.
A well-known sumo insider who has been watching sumo since she was a child, Tajima has been present at every Kyushu tournament for the past 17 years, assigned to that very ...
She is Emiko Tajima, the proprietress of her eponymous, members-only snack bar in Fukuoka City.
A well-known sumo insider who has been watching sumo since she was a child, Tajima has been present at every Kyushu tournament for the past 17 years, assigned to that very ...
Whenever the camera zooms-in on the eastern side of the dohyo at the Kyushu tournament, a beautiful woman in kimono always appears--whose presence captivates viewers, not just in Japan, but throughout sumo fandom.
Who is this exquisite woman in the same, dedicated, and very plum seat for the ...
Who is this exquisite woman in the same, dedicated, and very plum seat for the ...
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Whenever the camera zooms-in on the eastern side of the dohyo at the Kyushu tournament, a beautiful woman in kimono always appears--whose presence captivates viewers, not just in Japan, but throughout sumo fandom.
Who is this exquisite woman in the same, dedicated, and very plum seat for the ...
Who is this exquisite woman in the same, dedicated, and very plum seat for the ...
Nice post-basho message from Tatsunami-beya.
Thank you for your tremendous support and uplifting cheers throughout this tournament.
Tatsunami-beya will strive to achieve even greater success next year.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
Thank you for your tremendous support and uplifting cheers throughout this tournament.
Tatsunami-beya will strive to achieve even greater success next year.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Nice post-basho message from Tatsunami-beya.
Thank you for your tremendous support and uplifting cheers throughout this tournament.
Tatsunami-beya will strive to achieve even greater success next year.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
Thank you for your tremendous support and uplifting cheers throughout this tournament.
Tatsunami-beya will strive to achieve even greater success next year.
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
Apologies for the stupid grammar goof, (in that last sentence), folks.
If only my cat could proofread ... Lord knows I can't.
If only my cat could proofread ... Lord knows I can't.
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Apologies for the stupid grammar goof, (in that last sentence), folks.
If only my cat could proofread ... Lord knows I can't.
If only my cat could proofread ... Lord knows I can't.
Prior to the tachiai, wrestlers need to focus and deserve silence, just as they display respect to their opponents post match--no matter the ferocity involved.
True sumo, which includes the rikishi and the sport's supporters, are expected to embody both the fierce and the serene.
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True sumo, which includes the rikishi and the sport's supporters, are expected to embody both the fierce and the serene.
END
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Prior to the tachiai, wrestlers need to focus and deserve silence, just as they display respect to their opponents post match--no matter the ferocity involved.
True sumo, which includes the rikishi and the sport's supporters, are expected to embody both the fierce and the serene.
END
True sumo, which includes the rikishi and the sport's supporters, are expected to embody both the fierce and the serene.
END