Nagoya Basho
1958
IG Arena · 6-20 Jul · Nagoya
Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 8, 6 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 7–1, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Wakanohana. 5 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Shinobuyama by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Naruyama by katasukashi. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutNaruyama beat Ozeki Matsunobori (katasukashi)
Tokyo
Hokkaido
Hyogo
Osaka
Chiba
Kumamoto
Akita
Kanagawa
Ishikawa
Kagawa
Fukushima
Gifu
Aomori
Fukuoka
Iwate
Aichi
Saga
Ibaraki
Kochi
Ehime
Fukui
KagoshimaDay 15Wakanohana leads at 13–2.▾
After day 15, Yokozuna Wakanohana leads the tournament at 13–2. One win back, Yokozuna Tochinishiki leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki lost to Wakanohana by uwatenage, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Asashio by uwatenage, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Kotogahama by uwatenage and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Shinobuyama by yorikiri. Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Tochinishiki and Wakanohana share the lead at 12–2.★3▾
After day 14, Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Wakanohana share the lead at 12–2. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Tochinishiki by dashinage, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Wakanohana by uwatenage and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Ohikari by chongake. Osegawa won by sabaori, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Tochinishiki and Wakanohana share the lead at 11–2.★2▾
After day 13, Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Wakanohana share the lead at 11–2. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Matsunobori by yorikiri, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Tochinishiki by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Kotogahama by yorikiri. Kitanonada won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Wakanohana leads at 11–1.★1▾
After day 12, Yokozuna Wakanohana leads the tournament at 11–1. One win back, Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Ōzeki Asashio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki beat Matsunobori by uwatenage, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Wakamaeda by hikiotoshi, Ōzeki Asashio beat Shinobuyama by tsukidashi and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Tochinishiki by uwatenage. Naruyama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Wakanohana and Izuminada share the lead at 10–1.★2▾
After day 11, Yokozuna Wakanohana and Izuminada (M14) share the lead at 10–1. One win back, Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Ōzeki Asashio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki lost to Tamanoumi by yorikiri, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Mitsuneyama by yorikiri, Ōzeki Asashio beat Ohikari by oshidashi and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Wakanohana by oshitaoshi. Hoshikabuto won by nichonage, a rarely seen technique. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 104 wrestlers share the lead at 9–1.★1▾
After day 10, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 9–1, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Ohikari by dashinage, Ōzeki Asashio beat Tamanoumi by uwatenage and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Annenyama by sabaori. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 94 wrestlers share the lead at 8–1.★4▾
After day 9, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 8–1, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Tochihikari by kotenage, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Naruyama by okuridashi and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Dewanishiki by yorikiri. Wakanoumi won by kakenage, a rarely seen technique. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 86 wrestlers share the lead at 7–1.★1▾
After day 8, 6 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 7–1, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Wakanohana. 5 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Shinobuyama by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Naruyama by katasukashi. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 77 wrestlers share the lead at 6–1.★2▾
After day 7, 7 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 6–1, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Matsunobori leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Naruyama by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Tamanoumi by yoritaoshi. Osegawa won by sabaori, a rarely seen technique. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 611 wrestlers share the lead at 5–1.★1▾
After day 6, 11 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 5–1, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Kotogahama and Ōzeki Matsunobori lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Shimizugawa by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Tochihikari by yoritaoshi. Iwakaze won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Shinobuyama and Izuminada share the lead at 5–0.★4▾
After day 5, Sekiwake Shinobuyama and Izuminada (M14) share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Yokozuna Tochinishiki, Yokozuna Wakanohana and Ōzeki Asashio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki lost to Annenyama by tsukiotoshi, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Naruyama by hikiotoshi, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Kitanonada by yorikiri, Ōzeki Asashio beat Dewanishiki by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Mitsuneyama by katasukashi. Annenyama claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Tochinishiki. Wakanoumi won by kakenage, a rarely seen technique. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 44 wrestlers share the lead at 4–0.▾
After day 4, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–0, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Sekiwake Shinobuyama. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana, Ōzeki Asashio and Ōzeki Matsunobori lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Annenyama by oshitaoshi, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Dewanishiki by makiotoshi, Ōzeki Asashio beat Wakahaguro by oshidashi and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Kitanonada by yoritaoshi. Tsurugamine (M1) and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 39 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★3▾
After day 3, 9 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Sekiwake Shinobuyama. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana, Ōzeki Asashio and Ōzeki Matsunobori lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Shimizugawa by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Wakahaguro by tsukidashi, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Annenyama by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Futatsuryu by yorikiri. Wakabayama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 214 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.★3▾
After day 2, 14 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Ōzeki Asashio. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana, Ōzeki Kotogahama and Ōzeki Matsunobori lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Tochihikari by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Futatsuryu by uwatenage and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Shimizugawa by yoritaoshi. Yoshinomine won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 126 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.★4▾
After day 1, 26 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Ōzeki Asashio. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana, Ōzeki Kotogahama and Ōzeki Matsunobori lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Yokozuna Wakanohana lost to Dewanishiki by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Annenyama by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Wakahaguro by hatakikomi. Dewanishiki claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Wakanohana. Wakanoumi won by kakenage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Japan's fourth-largest city sits halfway between Tokyo and Kyoto and is often skipped by visitors, which is their loss. Strong industrial identity (Toyota's headquarters are nearby), excellent food culture, and a distinctive dialect. The Nagoya basho moved to the brand-new IG Arena in 2025 - it replaces the long-time home, the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium adjacent to Nagoya Castle. July sumo is brutally humid; the building's air-conditioning is non-negotiable.
- Nagoya Castle↗ - Reconstructed keep with golden shachihoko on the roof. Interior reconstruction ongoing.
- Atsuta Shrine↗ - One of Shintō's holiest sites - traditionally home to the legendary Kusanagi sword.
- Sakae district↗ - Shopping, nightlife, and the iconic Mirai Tower in Hisaya-Ōdōri Park.
- Tokugawa Art Museum↗ - Treasures of the Owari Tokugawa clan - the Tale of Genji scrolls live here.
- Nagoya City Science Museum↗ - Houses the world's largest planetarium dome at 35m.
- Hitsumabushi↗ひつまぶし - Grilled eel over rice, eaten three ways: plain, with garnishes, then as ochazuke.
- Miso katsu↗味噌カツ - Pork cutlet drowned in dark Aichi red-miso sauce. Polarising but defining.
- Tebasaki↗手羽先 - Sweet-spicy fried chicken wings, a Nagoya invention (Sekai-no-Yamachan is the chain to try).
- Kishimen↗きしめん - Flat, wide udon noodles - a Nagoya speciality.
- Ankake spaghetti↗あんかけスパゲッティ - Thick, peppery starch-based sauce over spaghetti. Unique to Nagoya.