Kyushu Basho
1958
Fukuoka Kokusai Center · 9-23 Nov · Fukuoka

Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 8, Komusubi Tokitsuyama leads the tournament at 8–0. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana lost to Annenyama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Asashio beat Ohikari by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Tokitsuyama by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Naruyama by uwatenage. Annenyama claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Wakanohana. Izuminada won by watashikomi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutKuninobori (M15) on a 7–1 run.
Day 15Asashio leads at 14–1.▾
After day 15, Ōzeki Asashio leads the tournament at 14–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana lost to Asashio by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Matsunobori by uwatenage and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Kotogahama by uwatenage. Ouchiyama (M3), Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Asashio leads at 13–1.★2▾
After day 14, Ōzeki Asashio leads the tournament at 13–1. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Matsunobori by uwatenage, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Asashio by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Wakanohana by uwatenage. Tokitsuyama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Ouchiyama (M3), Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Asashio leads at 12–1.★3▾
After day 13, Ōzeki Asashio leads the tournament at 12–1. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Wakahaguro by nimaigeri, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Shinobuyama by utchari and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Tokitsuyama by tsukidashi. Kotogahama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Ouchiyama (M3), Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Asashio leads at 11–1.★1▾
After day 12, Ōzeki Asashio leads the tournament at 11–1. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Ohikari by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Kitanonada by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Shinobuyama by sukuinage. Ouchiyama (M3), Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Asashio leads at 10–1.★1▾
After day 11, Ōzeki Asashio leads the tournament at 10–1. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Tokitsuyama by uwatenage, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Naruyama by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Tamanoumi by uwatenage. Hoshikabuto won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Asashio leads at 9–1.★1▾
After day 10, Ōzeki Asashio leads the tournament at 9–1. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Shinobuyama by hatakikomi, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Wakahaguro by tsukidashi and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Ohikari by oshidashi. Hoshikabuto won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Asashio, Tokitsuyama, and Kuninobori share the lead at 8–1.★3▾
After day 9, Ōzeki Asashio, Komusubi Tokitsuyama and Kuninobori (M15) share the lead at 8–1. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana beat Naruyama by kotenage, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Ohikari by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Kitanonada by hatakikomi. Kuninobori won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 8Tokitsuyama leads at 8–0.★2▾
After day 8, Komusubi Tokitsuyama leads the tournament at 8–0. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana lost to Annenyama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Asashio beat Ohikari by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Tokitsuyama by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Naruyama by uwatenage. Annenyama claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Wakanohana. Izuminada won by watashikomi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Tokitsuyama leads at 7–0.★3▾
After day 7, Komusubi Tokitsuyama leads the tournament at 7–0. One win back, Yokozuna Wakanohana and Ōzeki Asashio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Wakanohana lost to Dewanishiki by hikiwake, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Kitanonada by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Tsurugamine by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Wakahaguro by hatakikomi. Dewanishiki claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Wakanohana. Kuninobori won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Wakanohana, Asashio, and Tokitsuyama share the lead at 6–0.★1▾
After day 6, Yokozuna Wakanohana, Ōzeki Asashio and Komusubi Tokitsuyama share the lead at 6–0. 4 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Ouchiyama by uchigake and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Dewanishiki by yorikiri. Narutoumi won by watashikomi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Wakanohana, Asashio, and Tokitsuyama share the lead at 5–0.★3▾
After day 5, Yokozuna Wakanohana, Ōzeki Asashio and Komusubi Tokitsuyama share the lead at 5–0. 9 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Annenyama by uchigake and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Wakachichibu by yorikiri. Asashio won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 46 wrestlers share the lead at 4–0.★2▾
After day 4, 6 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–0, among them Yokozuna Wakanohana and Ōzeki Asashio. One win back, Ōzeki Matsunobori leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Wakasegawa by shitatenage and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Tsurugamine by yorikiri. Tamanoumi won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 37 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★3▾
After day 3, 7 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Wakanohana and Ōzeki Asashio. One win back, Ōzeki Kotogahama and Ōzeki Matsunobori lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama beat Tochihikari by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori beat Ouchiyama by yorikiri. Kuninobori won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 210 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.★2▾
After day 2, 10 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Wakanohana and Ōzeki Asashio. One win back, Ōzeki Kotogahama and Ōzeki Matsunobori lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out, Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out, Ōzeki Kotogahama lost to Dewanishiki by yorikiri and Ōzeki Matsunobori lost to Annenyama by okuridashi. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 124 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.▾
After day 1, 24 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Wakanohana and Ōzeki Asashio. 24 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Tochinishiki sat out and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama sat out. Yokozuna Tochinishiki and Yokozuna Chiyonoyama remained out through kyūjō.
The largest city on Kyūshū, the southernmost of Japan's main islands. Closer to Seoul than to Tokyo, with a markedly different feel - warmer, more casual, exceptional street food. The Kokusai Center sits on the Hakata Bay waterfront, ten minutes from the central Hakata station.
- Hakata Station↗ - Itself a destination - JR Hakata City complex has the best department-store food halls.
- Canal City Hakata↗ - Massive entertainment-and-shopping complex along an artificial canal.
- Ōhori Park↗ - Former castle moat, now a beautiful walking-and-jogging loop.
- Dazaifu Tenmangū↗ - Shrine to Sugawara no Michizane, deity of learning. 30 minutes by train.
- Nakasu yatai↗ - Open-air food stalls along the Naka River - quintessential Fukuoka after-dark experience.
- Hakata ramen↗博多ラーメン - World-famous tonkotsu - the rich, milky pork-bone broth from this very city.
- Motsunabe↗もつ鍋 - Offal hotpot with cabbage and garlic chives. Hearty winter food.
- Mentaiko↗明太子 - Spicy marinated cod roe. Locals put it on everything.
- Hakata gyoza↗博多餃子 - Smaller and crispier than Tokyo or Chinese versions - eaten by the dozen.