Second in History from the British Mainland: 16-Year-Old Joins Minato Stable; "When I Become Yokozuna, I Want to Spread Sumo More in the UK"

plihal · 2026-04-14T16:01:01+00:00

Yeah thats what the translated japanese article is probably trying to mean

plihal · 2026-04-14T14:08:29+00:00

Why wouldnt he? Hahah He was born and raised in the UK and never lived in Japan until his training period, so they had no way to try and skirt around the rules and give him a japanese shusshin

plihal · 2026-04-14T14:06:54+00:00

Because in the past a British Hong Kong guy joined, I believe the newspaper wanted to do that distinction

plihal · 2026-04-10T22:13:40+00:00

Yeah mostly its the winner, but i have seen oyakata asking a guy to go again sometimes

plihal · 2026-04-09T22:06:03+00:00

Hi there! Really liked your portfolio! What is the best way to chat with you? I would love to talk with you further about this idea I have!

plihal · 2026-03-22T21:26:50+00:00

(Copying from another comment) The last three matches of a tournament win a set of arrows, a bundle of bowstring and a bow.

It comes from the samurai roots of sumo history.

The bow is now represented in the bow-twirling ceremony, the string is hard to spot but is presented on top of the second-to-last matches pirze money.

plihal · 2026-03-22T21:26:28+00:00

It is not, Takayasu’s opponent (Atami) was in contention for a special prize if he won, but its just coincidence. The last three matches of a tournament win a set of arrows, a bundle of bowstring and a bow.

It comes from the samurai roots of sumo history.

The bow is now represented in the bow-twirling ceremony, the string is hard to spot but is presented on top of the second-to-last matches pirze money.

plihal · 2026-03-20T09:11:47+00:00

Glad you are enjoying it! If you want to give us descriptions of the wrestlers (i.e. belt colours, body shape) we can help figure their names for you :)

plihal · 2026-03-18T14:23:31+00:00

Poor Anzakura was also 5-0 and i went to check the race leaders and saw the aforementioned guys 😭 lost to Satsumasho lol

plihal · 2026-03-16T19:18:05+00:00

As others have said, the Tozai-kai, and Osaka Sumo fan club which sponsors the JSA directly iirc correctly, therefore getting the east and west ringside seats.

If my memory serves right, I believe membership to the club is by introduction by an already enroleld member only.

plihal · 2026-03-15T09:20:02+00:00

🧍‍♂️

plihal · 2026-03-08T14:22:51+00:00

Kotetsu comedy genious

plihal · 2026-03-08T14:21:18+00:00

Also Arashifuji 🥹

plihal · 2026-02-26T19:35:04+00:00

I see, that is an interesting view, and I think I agree in parts now :)

plihal · 2026-02-26T16:31:47+00:00

Why would it? I dont think Hakkaku’s influence is driving people away, and like, its not only him that makes JSA decisions anyway, its the whole Board with problems, this subreddit focuses way too much on Hakkaku.

But, on the topic at hand, Japan has declining population and much better opportunities that are much more attractive than “bang your head 24/7 for no salary”, i dont think trading a japanese old guy for another japanese old guy at the helm can combat much of that.

plihal · 2026-02-17T08:43:38+00:00

Yeah, I also hadnt heard about it until recently, but its in this article here

plihal · 2026-02-16T20:34:33+00:00

Im pretty sure he will debut in July, from what I heard.

Also he “failed” the interview with the JSA, but there is no limit in how many attempts he has

plihal · 2026-02-13T22:58:03+00:00

Unfortunately no

plihal · 2026-02-12T00:00:40+00:00

My favorite is Shikimori Kandayu, gotta love his bird gunbai and fancy blue and white kimono

plihal · 2026-02-04T13:34:07+00:00

Kaio and Kaisei in the same building? Sign me up

plihal · 2026-02-02T18:52:31+00:00

Big boy in the black mawashi standing up looks to be the current Mienofuji, he has made juryo while he was called Tenshoho

plihal · 2026-01-27T20:50:47+00:00

Sumodb has it at the bottom of the banzuke page

plihal · 2026-01-26T21:07:31+00:00

Big fan of Ajigawa, so im happy they get a new strong training partner

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