Ukrainian refugee Danylo Yavhusishyn became Japan’s first sumo champion from Ukraine after a historic Kyushu tournament win.

There are many rules that govern sumo wrestling, the Japanese sport that operates on the principle of pushing another man down or out of a circular clay ring. But what epitomises wrestlers, in Japan ...

Japan recognizes that it needs foreign nationals. Foreign residents bring energy and innovation to this country, and they ...

The final day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament was held in the city of Fukuoka on November 23. Sekiwake Aonishiki defeated ...

A new star has emerged in the world of sumo, with Aonishiki winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, becoming the first ...

A young man came to Japan alone from war-torn Ukraine, pursued sumo and seized the crown of victory. This welcome news should bring hope to his homeland as well.

He is the fastest to go from the lowest rung to ozeki status since the current calendar of six tournaments a year was introduced in 1958.

Volunteers across South Texas get together at Sumo Japanese Restaurant, aiming to distribute 3,000 Thanksgiving meals to ...

Volunteers across South Texas get together at Sumo Japanese Restaurant, aiming to distribute 3,000 Thanksgiving meals to ...

The Japan Sumo Association unanimously decided Wednesday to promote Aonishiki to ozeki, the second-highest rank in professional sumo, from sekiwake, the third-highest rank, making him the first ...

While New Japan Pro-Wrestling is the undisputed top promotion in Japan today, that wasn’t always the case and for the later ...

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan’s national sport. In an ...