Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 7, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 7–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Ōzeki Kotokaze lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi lost to Sakahoko by fusen, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Tagaryu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Hoshi by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Kitao by oshidashi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lost to Dewanohana by tottari. Sakahoko claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Kitanoumi. Tochitsurugi won by kekaeshi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 15Chiyonofuji leads at 14–1.▾
After day 15, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 14–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Wakashimazu lost to Chiyonofuji by yorikiri, Ōzeki Asashio beat Hokutenyu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Onokuni by yorikiri and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lost to Asashio by yorikiri. Sekiwake Konishiki, Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Chiyonofuji leads at 13–1.★1▾
After day 14, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 13–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Wakashimazu lost to Kotokaze by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Chiyonofuji by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotokaze beat Wakashimazu by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lost to Itai by oshidashi. Sekiwake Konishiki, Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Chiyonofuji leads at 12–1.★2▾
After day 13, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 12–1. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Wakashimazu lost to Asashio by yorikiri, Ōzeki Asashio beat Wakashimazu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Chiyonofuji by abisetaoshi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lost to Asahifuji by oshidashi. Kirishima won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Sekiwake Konishiki, Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Chiyonofuji and Wakashimazu share the lead at 11–1.▾
After day 12, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji and Ōzeki Wakashimazu share the lead at 11–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Kotokaze by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotokaze beat Asashio by yorikiri and Ōzeki Hokutenyu beat Chiyonofuji by yorikiri. Sekiwake Konishiki, Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Chiyonofuji leads at 11–0.★1▾
After day 11, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 11–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Hokutenyu by shitatenage, Ōzeki Asashio beat Daitetsu by tsukiotoshi, Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Asahifuji by hatakikomi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lost to Wakashimazu by shitatenage. Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Chiyonofuji leads at 10–0.★2▾
After day 10, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 10–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Kurama by shitatenage, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Tochitsurugi by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Hokutenyu by yorikiri and Ōzeki Hokutenyu beat Kotokaze by yorikiri. Tochiakagi won by sakatottari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Chiyonofuji leads at 9–0.▾
After day 9, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 9–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Ōzeki Kotokaze lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Asahifuji by uwatenage, Ōzeki Asashio beat Dewanohana by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotokaze beat Sakahoko by yorikiri and Ōzeki Hokutenyu beat Kurama by yorikiri. Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 8Chiyonofuji leads at 8–0.▾
After day 8, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 8–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Ōzeki Kotokaze lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Onokuni by yorikiri, Ōzeki Asashio beat Onishiki by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotokaze beat Dewanohana by oshidashi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu beat Sakahoko by tsuridashi. Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Chiyonofuji leads at 7–0.★5▾
After day 7, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji leads the tournament at 7–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Ōzeki Kotokaze lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi lost to Sakahoko by fusen, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Tagaryu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Hoshi by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Kitao by oshidashi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lost to Dewanohana by tottari. Sakahoko claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Kitanoumi. Tochitsurugi won by kekaeshi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Chiyonofuji, Kotokaze, and Kirinji share the lead at 6–0.★1▾
After day 6, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Ōzeki Kotokaze and Kirinji (M12) share the lead at 6–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Ōzeki Asashio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi lost to Hoshi by yorikiri, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Dewanohana by tsuridashi, Ōzeki Asashio beat Ozutsu by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu beat Tagaryu by sukuinage. Hoshi claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Kitanoumi. Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Chiyonofuji, Kotokaze, and Kirinji share the lead at 5–0.★1▾
After day 5, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Ōzeki Kotokaze and Kirinji (M12) share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Ōzeki Asashio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi beat Tagaryu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Ozutsu by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Asashio lost to Kitao by uwatenage and Ōzeki Hokutenyu beat Hoshi by tsukiotoshi. Yokozuna Takanosato 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 Chiyonofuji and Ōzeki Asashio. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi beat Ozutsu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Kitao by tsuridashi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lost to Onokuni by oshidashi. Yokozuna Takanosato remained out through kyūjō.
Day 36 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★2▾
After day 3, 6 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Chiyonofuji and Ōzeki Asashio. One win back, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato lost to Onishiki by fusen, Yokozuna Kitanoumi lost to Kitao by uwatenage, Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Konishiki by hikiotoshi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu beat Ozutsu by yoritaoshi. Kitao and Onishiki claimed a kinboshi over the yokozuna.
Day 29 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.★2▾
After day 2, 9 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Chiyonofuji and Ōzeki Asashio. One win back, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato lost to Sakahoko by sukuinage, Yokozuna Kitanoumi beat Hidanohana by yorikiri, Ōzeki Wakashimazu lost to Hoshi by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu beat Konishiki by yorikiri. Sakahoko claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Takanosato.
Day 119 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.★1▾
After day 1, 19 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Chiyonofuji and Ōzeki Wakashimazu. One win back, Yokozuna Takanosato, Yokozuna Kitanoumi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanosato lost to Tagaryu by sukuinage, Yokozuna Kitanoumi lost to Konishiki by oshidashi and Ōzeki Hokutenyu lost to Kitao by yoritaoshi.
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.
