Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 12, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 10–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima and Ōzeki Konishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Kotogaume by tsuridashi and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Akinoshima by tsukiotoshi. Kasugafuji won by kekaeshi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutKyokudozan beat Sekiwake Takahanada (katasukashi)
Day 15Kotonishiki leads at 13–2.★2▾
After day 15, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 13–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Konishiki by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Kirishima by yorikiri. Wakahanada won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Kotonishiki leads at 12–2.★1▾
After day 14, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 12–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima and Ōzeki Konishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Takahanada by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Takatoriki by oshidashi. Sakahoko won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Kotonishiki leads at 11–2.▾
After day 13, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 11–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima and Ōzeki Konishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Takatoriki by tsukitaoshi and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Takahanada by oshidashi. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Kotonishiki leads at 10–2.★2▾
After day 12, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 10–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima and Ōzeki Konishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Kotogaume by tsuridashi and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Akinoshima by tsukiotoshi. Kasugafuji won by kekaeshi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Kotonishiki leads at 10–1.★1▾
After day 11, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 10–1. One win back, Ōzeki Konishiki leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Mitoizumi by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Kotogaume by oshidashi. Takatoriki won by nichonage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Kotonishiki leads at 9–1.★1▾
After day 10, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 9–1. One win back, Ōzeki Konishiki leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Akinoshima by hatakikomi and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Kyokudozan by yorikiri. Wakahanada won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Kotonishiki leads at 8–1.★1▾
After day 9, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 8–1. One win back, Ōzeki Konishiki leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima lost to Tochinowaka by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Sakahoko by oshidashi. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 8Kotonishiki leads at 7–1.★2▾
After day 8, Kotonishiki (M5) leads the tournament at 7–1. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima and Ōzeki Konishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Misugisato by uwatenage and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Daishoyama by oshidashi. Kasugafuji won by susoharai, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Tamakairiki (M15), Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Kotonishiki and Daishoyama share the lead at 6–1.▾
After day 7, Kotonishiki (M5) and Daishoyama (M9) share the lead at 6–1. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima and Ōzeki Konishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji sat out, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Kushimaumi by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Kotofuji by yorikiri. Yokozuna Asahifuji, Tamakairiki (M15), Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Daishoyama leads at 6–0.★1▾
After day 6, Daishoyama (M9) leads the tournament at 6–0. 3 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji lost to Akinoshima by fusen, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima lost to Kotonishiki by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Kushimaumi by yorikiri. Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Wakahanada and Daishoyama share the lead at 5–0.★2▾
After day 5, Wakahanada (M3) and Daishoyama (M9) share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji lost to Kushimaumi by yorikiri, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima lost to Wakahanada by oshidashi and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Misugisato by yorikiri. Kushimaumi claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Asahifuji. Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 4Kirishima, Wakahanada, and Daishoyama share the lead at 4–0.★2▾
After day 4, Ōzeki Kirishima, Wakahanada (M3) and Daishoyama (M9) share the lead at 4–0. 8 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji lost to Misugisato by hatakikomi, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Tochinowaka by yorikiri. Misugisato claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Asahifuji. Kirishima won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 35 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★2▾
After day 3, 5 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Ōzeki Kirishima and Sekiwake Takatoriki. One win back, Yokozuna Asahifuji leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji beat Tochinowaka by tsukiotoshi, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Wakahanada by yorikiri. Kirishima won by tsuriotoshi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Hokutoumi and Tomoefuji (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 29 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.★1▾
After day 2, 9 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Ōzeki Kirishima and Sekiwake Takatoriki. One win back, Yokozuna Asahifuji and Ōzeki Konishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asahifuji lost to Wakahanada by uwatenage, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Akebono by yorikiri. Wakahanada claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Asahifuji. Yokozuna Hokutoumi remained out through kyūjō.
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 Asahifuji and Ōzeki Kirishima. One win back, Ōzeki Konishiki leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hokutoumi sat out and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Kotonishiki by hikiotoshi. Yokozuna Hokutoumi remained out through kyūjō.
Ryōgoku is sumo's historical heart - the surrounding Sumida-ku neighbourhood has been home to stables, retired rikishi, and chankonabe restaurants for over a century. The current Kokugikan opened in 1985, hosts three of the six annual bashos, and houses the (free) Sumo Museum on the ground floor. The roof of the arena is modelled on a Shintō shrine.
- Edo-Tokyo Museum↗ - Massive history museum next door, reopened March 2026 after a four-year refurbishment.
- Sumida River↗ - Riverside walks, water-bus cruises, fireworks in summer.
- Asakusa & Sensō-ji↗ - Tokyo's oldest temple, 15 minutes by train.
- Kyū Yasuda Garden↗ - Quiet Edo-era stroll garden right next to the Kokugikan.
- Tokyo Skytree↗ - Visible from the arena, walkable in 30 minutes via the Sumida.
- Chankonabe↗ちゃんこ鍋 - The calorie-dense stew rikishi live on - many former-rikishi-run restaurants in Ryōgoku serve it.
- Monjayaki↗もんじゃ焼き - Tokyo's loose, savoury cousin to okonomiyaki. Best on Tsukishima Island, two stops south.
- Edomae sushi↗江戸前寿司 - Tokyo-style sushi, originated in the bay. Toyosu and Tsukiji markets are nearby.
