Sumo wrestling is steeped in tradition and ritual, and watching a match can be a unique cultural experience in Japan. Here are a few of the most important traditions you should be aware of ...

Just like that, Shane Gillis became a sumo wrestling referee. And not just for some random match, for a full-on, $250,000 ...

Some parts of Japan continue to preserve sumo's most ... all of traditional sumo's customs, and called his match "terrific sumo." He said he hopes he will share the spirit of what he learned ...

Those matches were to be held in the ring of the sumo association's national stadium and the same rule applied even to girls. These cases sparked controversy in Japan, but nothing has changed.

remain perhaps the most accessible pro sumo events in 2025. That’s particularly true for foreign visitors to Japan, as ticket prices for the regional tour are anywhere from 10 to 20 times ...

The Hot Springs Convention Center's Bank OZK Arena hosted the first-ever All-Star Sumo competition in the state of Arkansas on Friday night.

Beyond the thrilling matches, the program incorporates educational ... entertainment show hall that highlights the essence of sumo, a Japanese traditional sport with over 1,500 years of history.

On Thursday, April 11, the family of the wrestler, who was the first foreign-born sumo star to reach the level of "yokozuna" (grand champion in Japanese ... exhibition match by throwing him ...