Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 1, 20 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Taiho and Yokozuna Sadanoyama. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado and Yokozuna Tochinoumi lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Tamanoshima by katasukashi and Yokozuna Tochinoumi lost to Wakachichibu by kimetaoshi. Wakachichibu claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Tochinoumi. Yutakayama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique.
StandoutKainoyama beat Sekiwake Kotozakura (hikiotoshi)
Hokkaido
Nagasaki
Niigata
Kumamoto
Aichi
Ibaraki
Saitama
Osaka
Kagoshima
Yamanashi
Oita
Chiba
Tokyo
Saga
Yamagata
Aomori
Tottori
Akita
Kagawa
Iwate
Kyoto
Toyama
Kanagawa
FukuokaDay 15Taiho leads at 13–2.★1▾
After day 15, Yokozuna Taiho leads the tournament at 13–2. One win back, Yokozuna Sadanoyama and Yokozuna Kashiwado lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Sadanoyama lost to Taiho by oshitaoshi, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Yutakayama by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Tochinoumi sat out, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Kashiwado by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Kitabayama beat Tochihikari by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Tochihikari lost to Kitabayama by tsukiotoshi. Kiyokuni won by watashikomi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinoumi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Taiho and Sadanoyama share the lead at 12–2.★1▾
After day 14, Yokozuna Taiho and Yokozuna Sadanoyama share the lead at 12–2. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Sadanoyama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinoumi sat out, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Tochihikari by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Taiho by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochihikari lost to Yutakayama by yorikiri. Asasegawa won by amiuchi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinoumi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Sadanoyama leads at 12–1.★1▾
After day 13, Yokozuna Sadanoyama leads the tournament at 12–1. One win back, Yokozuna Taiho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Taiho beat Yutakayama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Wakachichibu by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinoumi sat out, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Taiho by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Kitanofuji by sotogake and Ōzeki Tochihikari beat Kotozakura by hatakikomi. Yokozuna Tochinoumi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Sadanoyama leads at 11–1.★1▾
After day 12, Yokozuna Sadanoyama leads the tournament at 11–1. One win back, Yokozuna Taiho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Taiho beat Wakachichibu by yorikiri, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Tochihikari by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinoumi sat out, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Sadanoyama by uwatenage, Ōzeki Kitabayama beat Kotozakura by uwatenage and Ōzeki Tochihikari beat Kashiwado by yorikiri. Wakasugiyama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Tochinoumi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Sadanoyama leads at 11–0.★1▾
After day 11, Yokozuna Sadanoyama leads the tournament at 11–0. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Taiho lost to Kashiwado by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Taiho by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Tochinoumi lost to Yutakayama by fusen, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Tochinoumi by fusen, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Sadanoyama by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochihikari beat Kainoyama by yorikiri. Wakachichibu won by utchari, a rarely seen technique.
Day 10Sadanoyama leads at 10–0.★1▾
After day 10, Yokozuna Sadanoyama leads the tournament at 10–0. One win back, Yokozuna Taiho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Taiho beat Tochihikari by hatakikomi, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Kitabayama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinoumi lost to Kiyokuni by yorikiri, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Maedagawa by tsukitaoshi, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Kashiwado by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochihikari lost to Taiho by hatakikomi. Toyokuni won by utchari, a rarely seen technique.
Day 9Sadanoyama leads at 9–0.★1▾
After day 9, Yokozuna Sadanoyama leads the tournament at 9–0. One win back, Yokozuna Taiho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Taiho beat Daigo by sukuinage, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Myobudani by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Tochinoumi beat Kainoyama by oshidashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Hasegawa by sotogake, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Tamanoshima by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochihikari beat Kitanofuji by yorikiri.
Day 8Sadanoyama leads at 8–0.★3▾
After day 8, Yokozuna Sadanoyama leads the tournament at 8–0. One win back, Yokozuna Taiho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Taiho lost to Tamanoshima by shitatenage, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Kotozakura by oshidashi, Yokozuna Tochinoumi lost to Daigo by yorikiri, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Wakachichibu by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Myobudani by tsuridashi and Ōzeki Tochihikari lost to Hasegawa by sotogake. Daigo claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Tochinoumi. Kotetsuyama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique.
Day 7Taiho and Sadanoyama share the lead at 7–0.★1▾
After day 7, Yokozuna Taiho and Yokozuna Sadanoyama share the lead at 7–0. One win back, Yokozuna Tochinoumi leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Kainoyama by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Tochinoumi beat Kitanofuji by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Kotozakura by abisetaoshi, Ōzeki Kitabayama beat Hasegawa by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochihikari beat Wakachichibu by yorikiri. Tamanoshima won by yaguranage, a rarely seen technique.
Day 6Taiho, Sadanoyama, and Tochioyama share the lead at 6–0.★3▾
After day 6, Yokozuna Taiho, Yokozuna Sadanoyama and Tochioyama (M12) share the lead at 6–0. One win back, Yokozuna Tochinoumi and Ōzeki Yutakayama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Daigo by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinoumi beat Myobudani by yorikiri, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Kiyokuni by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Kainoyama by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Tochihikari beat Tamanoshima by oshitaoshi. Daishin won by tottari, a rarely seen technique.
Day 5Taiho, Sadanoyama, and Tochioyama share the lead at 5–0.★1▾
After day 5, Yokozuna Taiho, Yokozuna Sadanoyama and Tochioyama (M12) share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Yokozuna Tochinoumi and Ōzeki Yutakayama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Kiyokuni by sukuinage, Yokozuna Tochinoumi beat Hasegawa by abisetaoshi, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Tamanoshima by tsuridashi, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Daigo by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochihikari beat Maedagawa by tsukitaoshi. Daishin (M15) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 44 wrestlers share the lead at 4–0.★2▾
After day 4, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–0, among them Yokozuna Taiho and Yokozuna Sadanoyama. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado, Yokozuna Tochinoumi and Ōzeki Yutakayama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Kitanofuji by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Tochinoumi beat Kitabayama by tsuridashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Kainoyama by uwatenage, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Tochinoumi by tsuridashi and Ōzeki Tochihikari lost to Myobudani by uwatenage. Kotetsuyama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Daishin (M15) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 37 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★2▾
After day 3, 7 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Taiho and Yokozuna Sadanoyama. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado and Yokozuna Tochinoumi lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Hasegawa by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Tochinoumi beat Maedagawa by tsukiotoshi, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Wakachichibu by kotenage and Ōzeki Tochihikari lost to Kiyokuni by oshidashi. Wakamiyama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique.
Day 210 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.★1▾
After day 2, 10 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Taiho and Yokozuna Sadanoyama. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado, Yokozuna Tochinoumi, Ōzeki Kitabayama and Ōzeki Tochihikari lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Maedagawa by yorikiri, Yokozuna Tochinoumi beat Kotozakura by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kitabayama lost to Kiyokuni by sukuinage and Ōzeki Tochihikari lost to Sadanoyama by oshidashi. Myobudani won by utchari, a rarely seen technique.
Day 120 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.★2▾
After day 1, 20 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Taiho and Yokozuna Sadanoyama. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado and Yokozuna Tochinoumi lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Tamanoshima by katasukashi and Yokozuna Tochinoumi lost to Wakachichibu by kimetaoshi. Wakachichibu claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Tochinoumi. Yutakayama won by utchari, a rarely seen technique.
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.
