In ancient China, women’s sumo was a popular form of entertainment in which participants wore minimal clothing that exposed their arms, backs, navels and lower abdomens, drawing significant attention.

Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association President Hakkaku, left, after winning the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 22, 2026. (Kyodo) OSAKA (Kyodo) - ...

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Newcomers prepare for preliminary bouts at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 10, 2026. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Despite sumo's growing popularity, the number of people who took its ...

Calgary is set to host Canada’s first sumo wrestling and Japanese cultural festival this weekend, and the stars of the show were given a warm welcome to the city on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A unique experience that blends live sumo wrestling with Japanese dining is coming to San Diego County later this month. Sumo and Sushi will treat people to the ...

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Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, skipped a sumo awards ceremony, reflecting her cautious approach to gender issues. By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno Reporting ...

Keep the short-lived fruit at peak flavor for longer. Neala Broderick is a Brooklyn-based food writer exploring the stories behind what we eat and why. She began working in restaurants at 14 and has ...

You’re gonna want sumo this. Two Big Apple-bred sumo wrestlers will take part in the sport’s world championships held in the suburbs for the first time — and each of them said their love lives have ...

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A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled the Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo competition in Japan, where he’s been lauded for his rapid rise in the hyper-competitive sport.