Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 3, 5 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Musashimaru. One win back, Yokozuna Akebono, Ōzeki Wakanohana and Ōzeki Takanonami lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Takatoriki by oshidashi, Ōzeki Wakanohana lost to Kotonishiki by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Terao by yorikiri. Takatoriki claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Akebono. Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutKotonishiki beat Ozeki Wakanohana (yoritaoshi)
Tokyo
Osaka
Ibaraki
Aichi
Aomori
Yamagata
Gunma
Oita
Fukuoka
Kagoshima
Kumamoto
Chiba
Hiroshima
Wakayama
Kochi
Hokkaido
Kanagawa
Yamaguchi
Shiga
TokushimaDay 15Takanohana leads at 13–2.▾
After day 15, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the tournament at 13–2. One win back, Ōzeki Musashimaru leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Takanohana by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Wakanohana by tsukiotoshi, Ōzeki Wakanohana lost to Musashimaru by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Kaio by sotogake. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Takanohana leads at 13–1.★1▾
After day 14, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the tournament at 13–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Wakanohana by tsukidashi, Ōzeki Musashimaru lost to Takanohana by katasukashi, Ōzeki Wakanohana lost to Akebono by tsukidashi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Mainoumi by kirikaeshi. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Takanohana leads at 12–1.▾
After day 13, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the tournament at 12–1. One win back, Ōzeki Musashimaru and Ōzeki Wakanohana lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Musashimaru by shitatenage, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Akebono by shitatenage, Ōzeki Wakanohana beat Asanosho by katasukashi and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Kotonishiki by kotenage. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Takanohana leads at 11–1.▾
After day 12, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the tournament at 11–1. One win back, Ōzeki Musashimaru and Ōzeki Wakanohana lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Takanonami by oshidashi, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Kotonishiki by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Wakanohana lost to Musoyama by oshitaoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Akebono by oshidashi. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Takanohana and Wakanohana share the lead at 10–1.▾
After day 11, Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Wakanohana share the lead at 10–1. One win back, Ōzeki Musashimaru leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Kotonishiki by yorikiri, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Kotobeppu by oshidashi and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Kenko by yoritaoshi. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Takanohana and Wakanohana share the lead at 9–1.▾
After day 10, Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Wakanohana share the lead at 9–1. One win back, Ōzeki Musashimaru leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Kotobeppu by tsukidashi, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Takanonami by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Musashimaru by tsukiotoshi. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Takanohana and Wakanohana share the lead at 8–1.▾
After day 9, Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Wakanohana share the lead at 8–1. One win back, Ōzeki Musashimaru and Ōzeki Takanonami lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Kaio by uwatenage, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Tochinowaka by tsukidashi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Kotonowaka by yorikiri. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 84 wrestlers share the lead at 7–1.★1▾
After day 8, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 7–1, among them Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Musashimaru leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Kotonowaka by yorikiri and Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Kaio by hatakikomi. Kotonishiki claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Takanohana. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Takanohana leads at 7–0.★1▾
After day 7, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the tournament at 7–0. One win back, Ōzeki Wakanohana and Ōzeki Takanonami lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Kenko by okuridashi, Ōzeki Musashimaru lost to Kotonowaka by okuridashi, Ōzeki Wakanohana beat Tochinowaka by uchimuso and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Kotobeppu by yorikiri. Kenko claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Akebono. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Takanohana leads at 6–0.★1▾
After day 6, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the tournament at 6–0. One win back, Ōzeki Musashimaru, Ōzeki Wakanohana and Ōzeki Takanonami lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Musoyama by yorikiri, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Takatoriki by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Wakanohana beat Kenko by katasukashi and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Tosanoumi by yorikiri. Kasugafuji won by kekaeshi, a rarely seen technique. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Takanohana leads at 5–0.★2▾
After day 5, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the tournament at 5–0. One win back, Yokozuna Akebono, Ōzeki Musashimaru, Ōzeki Wakanohana and Ōzeki Takanonami lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Misugisato by yorikiri, Ōzeki Musashimaru lost to Kenko by yorikiri, Ōzeki Wakanohana beat Mainoumi by uwatedashinage and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Musoyama by yorikiri. Kirishima won by susoharai, a rarely seen technique. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 4Takanohana, Musashimaru, and Asahiyutaka share the lead at 4–0.★1▾
After day 4, Yokozuna Takanohana, Ōzeki Musashimaru and Asahiyutaka (M15) share the lead at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Akebono, Ōzeki Wakanohana and Ōzeki Takanonami lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Tochinowaka by tsukidashi, Ōzeki Wakanohana beat Kotonowaka by shitatenage and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Kitakachidoki by yorikiri. Asahiyutaka won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Komusubi Akinoshima, Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 35 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★3▾
After day 3, 5 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Musashimaru. One win back, Yokozuna Akebono, Ōzeki Wakanohana and Ōzeki Takanonami lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Takatoriki by oshidashi, Ōzeki Wakanohana lost to Kotonishiki by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Terao by yorikiri. Takatoriki claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Akebono. Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) 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 Yokozuna Takanohana and Yokozuna Akebono. 20 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 119 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.▾
After day 1, 19 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Takanohana and Yokozuna Akebono. 19 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Higonoumi (M3) and Tomonohana (M16) 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.
