Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 12, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 11–1. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Yutakayama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima lost to Kitanofuji by kimedashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Kashiwado by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Tamanoshima by kimedashi. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutMutsuarashi (M5) on a 10–2 run.
Tottori
Aomori
Aichi
Yamagata
Hokkaido
Niigata
Kagoshima
Tokyo
Akita
Saga
Osaka
Ishikawa
Miyazaki
Ibaraki
Kyoto
Fukushima
Gifu
Yamanashi
IwateDay 15Kotozakura leads at 13–2.★1▾
After day 15, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 13–2. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Tamanoshima by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima lost to Kashiwado by yorikiri, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Kitanofuji by uwatenage and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Yutakayama by uwatenage. Wakanami won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Myobudani (M2) and Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Kotozakura leads at 13–1.▾
After day 14, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 13–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Kitanofuji by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima lost to Kotozakura by tsuridashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Kirinji by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kitanofuji lost to Kashiwado by yorikiri. Myobudani (M2) and Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Kotozakura leads at 12–1.★1▾
After day 13, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 12–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Kotozakura by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Mutsuarashi by tsuridashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Wakafutase by oshitaoshi and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Fujinokawa by tsukidashi. Myobudani (M2) and Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Kotozakura leads at 11–1.▾
After day 12, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 11–1. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Yutakayama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima lost to Kitanofuji by kimedashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Kashiwado by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Tamanoshima by kimedashi. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Kotozakura and Mutsuarashi share the lead at 10–1.▾
After day 11, Ōzeki Kotozakura and Mutsuarashi (M5) share the lead at 10–1. One win back, Ōzeki Tamanoshima leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Kiyokuni by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Maenoyama by uwatenage, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Kotozakura by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Kitanofuji lost to Kirinji by hatakikomi. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Kotozakura and Mutsuarashi share the lead at 9–1.★1▾
After day 10, Ōzeki Kotozakura and Mutsuarashi (M5) share the lead at 9–1. One win back, Ōzeki Tamanoshima leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Kirinji by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Fujinokawa by tsuridashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Kiyokuni by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Kotozakura by sotogake. Kainoyama won by kekaeshi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Kotozakura leads at 9–0.★1▾
After day 9, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 9–0. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Tochiazuma by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Kotetsuyama by uwatedashinage, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Takamiyama by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Hasegawa by oshidashi. Fujinokawa won by kakenage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 8Kotozakura leads at 8–0.★2▾
After day 8, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 8–0. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Kainoyama by kekaeshi, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Myobudani by tsuridashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Hasegawa by sukuinage and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Kiyokuni by katasukashi. Futagodake won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Kotozakura leads at 7–0.★2▾
After day 7, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 7–0. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Maenoyama by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Kiyokuni by uwatedashinage, Ōzeki Yutakayama beat Hanahikari by oshidashi and Ōzeki Kitanofuji lost to Kotetsuyama by tsukiotoshi. Hasegawa won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Kotozakura leads at 6–0.★3▾
After day 6, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 6–0. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Myobudani by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima lost to Hasegawa by uwatenage, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Fujinokawa by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Maenoyama by yorikiri. Kotozakura won by kakenage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Kotozakura leads at 5–0.▾
After day 5, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 5–0. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado and Ōzeki Tamanoshima lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Hasegawa by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Kainoyama by yorikiri, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Tochiazuma by tsukidashi and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Myobudani by sotogake. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 4Kotozakura and Kitanohana share the lead at 4–0.★1▾
After day 4, Ōzeki Kotozakura and Kitanohana (M7) share the lead at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado, Ōzeki Tamanoshima and Ōzeki Yutakayama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Takamiyama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Hanahikari by tsuridashi, Ōzeki Yutakayama lost to Myobudani by sotogake and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Tochiazuma by tsukidashi. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 34 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★1▾
After day 3, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Ōzeki Yutakayama and Ōzeki Kotozakura. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado and Ōzeki Tamanoshima lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Kotetsuyama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Kirinji by uwatenage and Ōzeki Kitanofuji lost to Takamiyama by yorikiri. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 29 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.▾
After day 2, 9 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Ōzeki Yutakayama and Ōzeki Kotozakura. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado, Ōzeki Tamanoshima and Ōzeki Kitanofuji lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado beat Hanahikari by yorikiri, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima beat Takamiyama by kirikaeshi and Ōzeki Kitanofuji beat Kainoyama by hatakikomi. Yokozuna Taiho remained out through kyūjō.
Day 117 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.★3▾
After day 1, 17 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Ōzeki Yutakayama and Ōzeki Kotozakura. One win back, Yokozuna Kashiwado, Ōzeki Tamanoshima and Ōzeki Kitanofuji lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Kashiwado lost to Wakafutase by oshidashi, Yokozuna Taiho sat out, Ōzeki Tamanoshima lost to Tochiazuma by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kitanofuji lost to Hanahikari by yorikiri. Wakafutase claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Kashiwado. Misogidori won by sabaori, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Taiho 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.
