I know many of you already know about the rare TRIPLE Juryo promotion at Takasago-beya.
Asanoyama, former Ozeki
Asahakuryu, a first
Asasuiryu (ex-Ishizaki and Asakouryu's brother), a first.
I'm an Asanoyama faithful--a sumo hero whose downfall mirrors the plotline of a Greek tragedy.
Gambatte.
Asanoyama, former Ozeki
Asahakuryu, a first
Asasuiryu (ex-Ishizaki and Asakouryu's brother), a first.
I'm an Asanoyama faithful--a sumo hero whose downfall mirrors the plotline of a Greek tragedy.
Gambatte.
August 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I know many of you already know about the rare TRIPLE Juryo promotion at Takasago-beya.
Asanoyama, former Ozeki
Asahakuryu, a first
Asasuiryu (ex-Ishizaki and Asakouryu's brother), a first.
I'm an Asanoyama faithful--a sumo hero whose downfall mirrors the plotline of a Greek tragedy.
Gambatte.
Asanoyama, former Ozeki
Asahakuryu, a first
Asasuiryu (ex-Ishizaki and Asakouryu's brother), a first.
I'm an Asanoyama faithful--a sumo hero whose downfall mirrors the plotline of a Greek tragedy.
Gambatte.
Day15
M6 Asanoyama 10-4 (L)
M2 Yoshinofuji 8-6 (R)
Asanoyama has proven he’s got the goods for this level - he can get a Fighting Spirit award with a win here. Yoshi is a new up n comer who already had a sanyaku appearance last basho after only four basho in makuuchi #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 10-4 (L)
M2 Yoshinofuji 8-6 (R)
Asanoyama has proven he’s got the goods for this level - he can get a Fighting Spirit award with a win here. Yoshi is a new up n comer who already had a sanyaku appearance last basho after only four basho in makuuchi #akibasho2026
September 27, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Day15
M6 Asanoyama 10-4 (L)
M2 Yoshinofuji 8-6 (R)
Asanoyama has proven he’s got the goods for this level - he can get a Fighting Spirit award with a win here. Yoshi is a new up n comer who already had a sanyaku appearance last basho after only four basho in makuuchi #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 10-4 (L)
M2 Yoshinofuji 8-6 (R)
Asanoyama has proven he’s got the goods for this level - he can get a Fighting Spirit award with a win here. Yoshi is a new up n comer who already had a sanyaku appearance last basho after only four basho in makuuchi #akibasho2026
Day12
M6 Asanoyama 8-3 (L)
M3 Churanoumi 8-3 (R)
Asanoyama is up with the movers and the shakers again and more than holding his own #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 8-3 (L)
M3 Churanoumi 8-3 (R)
Asanoyama is up with the movers and the shakers again and more than holding his own #akibasho2026
September 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Day12
M6 Asanoyama 8-3 (L)
M3 Churanoumi 8-3 (R)
Asanoyama is up with the movers and the shakers again and more than holding his own #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 8-3 (L)
M3 Churanoumi 8-3 (R)
Asanoyama is up with the movers and the shakers again and more than holding his own #akibasho2026
Day1
J13e Kyokukaiyū (L)
J13 Asanoyama (R)
Asanoyama is finally a sekitori again. Good luck. #akibasho2025
J13e Kyokukaiyū (L)
J13 Asanoyama (R)
Asanoyama is finally a sekitori again. Good luck. #akibasho2025
September 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Day1
J13e Kyokukaiyū (L)
J13 Asanoyama (R)
Asanoyama is finally a sekitori again. Good luck. #akibasho2025
J13e Kyokukaiyū (L)
J13 Asanoyama (R)
Asanoyama is finally a sekitori again. Good luck. #akibasho2025
Day11
M6 Asanoyama 7-3 (L)
M10 Kinbōzan 8-2 (R)
Asanoyama has a 4-1 matchup lead on Kinbō and Asa can get his KK here #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 7-3 (L)
M10 Kinbōzan 8-2 (R)
Asanoyama has a 4-1 matchup lead on Kinbō and Asa can get his KK here #akibasho2026
September 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Day11
M6 Asanoyama 7-3 (L)
M10 Kinbōzan 8-2 (R)
Asanoyama has a 4-1 matchup lead on Kinbō and Asa can get his KK here #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 7-3 (L)
M10 Kinbōzan 8-2 (R)
Asanoyama has a 4-1 matchup lead on Kinbō and Asa can get his KK here #akibasho2026
Day10
M6 Asanoyama 6-3 (L)
M13 Abi 6-3 (R)
These two have faced off 17 times over the years, with Asanoyama having a healthy lead #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 6-3 (L)
M13 Abi 6-3 (R)
These two have faced off 17 times over the years, with Asanoyama having a healthy lead #akibasho2026
September 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Day10
M6 Asanoyama 6-3 (L)
M13 Abi 6-3 (R)
These two have faced off 17 times over the years, with Asanoyama having a healthy lead #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 6-3 (L)
M13 Abi 6-3 (R)
These two have faced off 17 times over the years, with Asanoyama having a healthy lead #akibasho2026
Day4
M6 Asanoyama 2-1 (L)
M5 Ōshōma 2-1 (R)
Asanoyama has beat Ōshōma all three of their matchups, two of which were the last two basho #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 2-1 (L)
M5 Ōshōma 2-1 (R)
Asanoyama has beat Ōshōma all three of their matchups, two of which were the last two basho #akibasho2026
September 16, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Day4
M6 Asanoyama 2-1 (L)
M5 Ōshōma 2-1 (R)
Asanoyama has beat Ōshōma all three of their matchups, two of which were the last two basho #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 2-1 (L)
M5 Ōshōma 2-1 (R)
Asanoyama has beat Ōshōma all three of their matchups, two of which were the last two basho #akibasho2026
July 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Day7
M6 Asanoyama 5-1 (L)
M7 Fujiseiun 4-2 (R)
Fujiseiun is my favorite of the new u’n’comers and he’s only 1 off the pace from the lead pack, including Asanoyama #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 5-1 (L)
M7 Fujiseiun 4-2 (R)
Fujiseiun is my favorite of the new u’n’comers and he’s only 1 off the pace from the lead pack, including Asanoyama #akibasho2026
September 19, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Day7
M6 Asanoyama 5-1 (L)
M7 Fujiseiun 4-2 (R)
Fujiseiun is my favorite of the new u’n’comers and he’s only 1 off the pace from the lead pack, including Asanoyama #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 5-1 (L)
M7 Fujiseiun 4-2 (R)
Fujiseiun is my favorite of the new u’n’comers and he’s only 1 off the pace from the lead pack, including Asanoyama #akibasho2026
Day7
M12 Asanoyama 4-2 (L)
M10 Rōga 2-4 (R)
Good one. Asanoyama has won both their bouts but they were way back in 2023 #harubasho2026
M12 Asanoyama 4-2 (L)
M10 Rōga 2-4 (R)
Good one. Asanoyama has won both their bouts but they were way back in 2023 #harubasho2026
March 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Day7
M12 Asanoyama 4-2 (L)
M10 Rōga 2-4 (R)
Good one. Asanoyama has won both their bouts but they were way back in 2023 #harubasho2026
M12 Asanoyama 4-2 (L)
M10 Rōga 2-4 (R)
Good one. Asanoyama has won both their bouts but they were way back in 2023 #harubasho2026
Day7
M16 Asanoyama 4-2 (L)
M12 Abi 6-0 (R)
Abi is the lasts zenshō in makuuchi. Last time these two faced off in 2024, Abi was komusubi and Asanoyama was M1 #hatsubasho2026
M16 Asanoyama 4-2 (L)
M12 Abi 6-0 (R)
Abi is the lasts zenshō in makuuchi. Last time these two faced off in 2024, Abi was komusubi and Asanoyama was M1 #hatsubasho2026
January 17, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Day7
M16 Asanoyama 4-2 (L)
M12 Abi 6-0 (R)
Abi is the lasts zenshō in makuuchi. Last time these two faced off in 2024, Abi was komusubi and Asanoyama was M1 #hatsubasho2026
M16 Asanoyama 4-2 (L)
M12 Abi 6-0 (R)
Abi is the lasts zenshō in makuuchi. Last time these two faced off in 2024, Abi was komusubi and Asanoyama was M1 #hatsubasho2026
Day10
M17 Fujiryōga 5-4 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 5-4 (R)
Asanoyama may just have the goods after all this time away from makuuchi - he keeps right in there with young whippersnapper Fujiryōga #harubasho2026
M17 Fujiryōga 5-4 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 5-4 (R)
Asanoyama may just have the goods after all this time away from makuuchi - he keeps right in there with young whippersnapper Fujiryōga #harubasho2026
March 17, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Day10
M17 Fujiryōga 5-4 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 5-4 (R)
Asanoyama may just have the goods after all this time away from makuuchi - he keeps right in there with young whippersnapper Fujiryōga #harubasho2026
M17 Fujiryōga 5-4 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 5-4 (R)
Asanoyama may just have the goods after all this time away from makuuchi - he keeps right in there with young whippersnapper Fujiryōga #harubasho2026
Day11 mono’ii
M15 Mitakeumi 5-5 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 6-4 (R)
Mono’ii determines Mitake touched before Asa went out, gyōji decision reversed, Asanoyama win #harubasho2026
M15 Mitakeumi 5-5 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 6-4 (R)
Mono’ii determines Mitake touched before Asa went out, gyōji decision reversed, Asanoyama win #harubasho2026
March 18, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Day11 mono’ii
M15 Mitakeumi 5-5 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 6-4 (R)
Mono’ii determines Mitake touched before Asa went out, gyōji decision reversed, Asanoyama win #harubasho2026
M15 Mitakeumi 5-5 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 6-4 (R)
Mono’ii determines Mitake touched before Asa went out, gyōji decision reversed, Asanoyama win #harubasho2026
Day14 math SPOILER
Even after Kiri’s upset win over Ōno the yūshō could still be decided early.
If Ao loses to Kiri, Asanoyama loses to Fujinokawa AND Ōnosato beats Zakura, it’s Ōno’s yūshō #akibasho2026
Even after Kiri’s upset win over Ōno the yūshō could still be decided early.
If Ao loses to Kiri, Asanoyama loses to Fujinokawa AND Ōnosato beats Zakura, it’s Ōno’s yūshō #akibasho2026
September 26, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Day14 math SPOILER
Even after Kiri’s upset win over Ōno the yūshō could still be decided early.
If Ao loses to Kiri, Asanoyama loses to Fujinokawa AND Ōnosato beats Zakura, it’s Ōno’s yūshō #akibasho2026
Even after Kiri’s upset win over Ōno the yūshō could still be decided early.
If Ao loses to Kiri, Asanoyama loses to Fujinokawa AND Ōnosato beats Zakura, it’s Ōno’s yūshō #akibasho2026
Day12
J13 Asanoyama 9-2 (L)
J9 Tsurugishō 4-7 (R)
Asanoyama can get double digit wins. Tsurugi faces MK. #akibasho2025
J13 Asanoyama 9-2 (L)
J9 Tsurugishō 4-7 (R)
Asanoyama can get double digit wins. Tsurugi faces MK. #akibasho2025
September 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Day12
J13 Asanoyama 9-2 (L)
J9 Tsurugishō 4-7 (R)
Asanoyama can get double digit wins. Tsurugi faces MK. #akibasho2025
J13 Asanoyama 9-2 (L)
J9 Tsurugishō 4-7 (R)
Asanoyama can get double digit wins. Tsurugi faces MK. #akibasho2025
Day4
M10 Asanoyama 1-2 (L)
M8 Rōga 1-2 (R)
Veteran Asanoyama has lost two in a row vs u’n’comers Wakanoshō and Fujiryōga coming into this bout #nagoyabasho2026
M10 Asanoyama 1-2 (L)
M8 Rōga 1-2 (R)
Veteran Asanoyama has lost two in a row vs u’n’comers Wakanoshō and Fujiryōga coming into this bout #nagoyabasho2026
July 15, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Day4
M10 Asanoyama 1-2 (L)
M8 Rōga 1-2 (R)
Veteran Asanoyama has lost two in a row vs u’n’comers Wakanoshō and Fujiryōga coming into this bout #nagoyabasho2026
M10 Asanoyama 1-2 (L)
M8 Rōga 1-2 (R)
Veteran Asanoyama has lost two in a row vs u’n’comers Wakanoshō and Fujiryōga coming into this bout #nagoyabasho2026
Day 9 updates on Asanoyama and Enho.
Former ozeki Asanoyama at Sandanme 21 has won his fifth consecutive bout, this time to former Makuuchi rikishi and Amateur Yokozuna, Yago.
"I'm more concerned about building up my sumo than I am about winning," said Asanoyama, "but I am immensely grateful ...
Former ozeki Asanoyama at Sandanme 21 has won his fifth consecutive bout, this time to former Makuuchi rikishi and Amateur Yokozuna, Yago.
"I'm more concerned about building up my sumo than I am about winning," said Asanoyama, "but I am immensely grateful ...
March 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Day 9 updates on Asanoyama and Enho.
Former ozeki Asanoyama at Sandanme 21 has won his fifth consecutive bout, this time to former Makuuchi rikishi and Amateur Yokozuna, Yago.
"I'm more concerned about building up my sumo than I am about winning," said Asanoyama, "but I am immensely grateful ...
Former ozeki Asanoyama at Sandanme 21 has won his fifth consecutive bout, this time to former Makuuchi rikishi and Amateur Yokozuna, Yago.
"I'm more concerned about building up my sumo than I am about winning," said Asanoyama, "but I am immensely grateful ...
Day 9
M7 Chiyoshōma 4-4 (L)
M10 Asanoyama 5-3 (R)
Asanoyama has won all four of their matchups - though the only recent matchup was last basho #natsubasho2026
M7 Chiyoshōma 4-4 (L)
M10 Asanoyama 5-3 (R)
Asanoyama has won all four of their matchups - though the only recent matchup was last basho #natsubasho2026
May 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Day 9
M7 Chiyoshōma 4-4 (L)
M10 Asanoyama 5-3 (R)
Asanoyama has won all four of their matchups - though the only recent matchup was last basho #natsubasho2026
M7 Chiyoshōma 4-4 (L)
M10 Asanoyama 5-3 (R)
Asanoyama has won all four of their matchups - though the only recent matchup was last basho #natsubasho2026
May 17, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Day14
M6 Asanoyama 10-3 (L)
Sw Fujinokawa 9-4 (R)
With a win here Asa stays in shooting distance of yūshō - he handled Fujinokawa’s scrappiness well last basho and beat him when they faced off #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 10-3 (L)
Sw Fujinokawa 9-4 (R)
With a win here Asa stays in shooting distance of yūshō - he handled Fujinokawa’s scrappiness well last basho and beat him when they faced off #akibasho2026
September 26, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Day14
M6 Asanoyama 10-3 (L)
Sw Fujinokawa 9-4 (R)
With a win here Asa stays in shooting distance of yūshō - he handled Fujinokawa’s scrappiness well last basho and beat him when they faced off #akibasho2026
M6 Asanoyama 10-3 (L)
Sw Fujinokawa 9-4 (R)
With a win here Asa stays in shooting distance of yūshō - he handled Fujinokawa’s scrappiness well last basho and beat him when they faced off #akibasho2026
Day6
M11 Shishi 3-2 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 3-2 (R)
Asanoyama looking good. For any newer fans - Asanoyama has had 1 top division yūshō - the one Trump attended in 2016 - Trump handed the newly minted US President’s cup to Asano himself. I was there, could see his little orange head from 2nd floor seats.
M11 Shishi 3-2 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 3-2 (R)
Asanoyama looking good. For any newer fans - Asanoyama has had 1 top division yūshō - the one Trump attended in 2016 - Trump handed the newly minted US President’s cup to Asano himself. I was there, could see his little orange head from 2nd floor seats.
March 13, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Day6
M11 Shishi 3-2 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 3-2 (R)
Asanoyama looking good. For any newer fans - Asanoyama has had 1 top division yūshō - the one Trump attended in 2016 - Trump handed the newly minted US President’s cup to Asano himself. I was there, could see his little orange head from 2nd floor seats.
M11 Shishi 3-2 (L)
M12 Asanoyama 3-2 (R)
Asanoyama looking good. For any newer fans - Asanoyama has had 1 top division yūshō - the one Trump attended in 2016 - Trump handed the newly minted US President’s cup to Asano himself. I was there, could see his little orange head from 2nd floor seats.
January 17, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Asanoyama was a bit sombre in his sandanme yūshō interview, but did respond well when he was told Ichiyamamoto had commented that he couldn't wait to face Asanoyama in the upper ranks again. 🤗 #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Asanoyama was a bit sombre in his sandanme yūshō interview, but did respond well when he was told Ichiyamamoto had commented that he couldn't wait to face Asanoyama in the upper ranks again. 🤗 #harubasho2025