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 Akebono and Ōzeki Musashimaru. One win back, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana lost to Dejima by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Tochinonada by sukuinage. Dejima claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Takanohana. Oginishiki (M3) and Rikio (M4) remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutTochinonada beat Ozeki Takanonami (sukuinage)
Tied at 13–2, Takanohana won the playoff against Musashimaru to take the yūshō.
Tokyo
Ishikawa
Wakayama
Kochi
Fukuoka
Hiroshima
Aichi
Kagoshima
Gunma
Oita
Kumamoto
Okinawa
Aomori
Ehime
Shiga
Yamagata
Ibaraki
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HyogoDay 15Takanohana and Musashimaru share the lead at 13–2.▾
After day 15, Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Musashimaru share the lead at 13–2. One win back, Ōzeki Takanonami and Ōzeki Wakanohana lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Takanohana by uwatenage, Ōzeki Takanonami beat Musashimaru by katasukashi and Ōzeki Wakanohana beat Tosanoumi by tsukiotoshi. Asanosho (M8), Komusubi Kaio, Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4) and Komusubi Musoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Musashimaru leads at 13–1.▾
After day 14, Ōzeki Musashimaru leads the tournament at 13–1. One win back, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana lost to Musashimaru by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Takanonami by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Takanonami beat Akebono by hatakikomi and Ōzeki Wakanohana beat Tamakasuga by yorikiri. Asanosho (M8), Komusubi Kaio, Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4) and Komusubi Musoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Takanohana and Musashimaru share the lead at 12–1.▾
After day 13, Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Musashimaru share the lead at 12–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Musashimaru by yorikiri, Ōzeki Takanonami beat Tochiazuma by oshitaoshi and Ōzeki Wakanohana beat Konishiki by oshidashi. Asanosho (M8), Komusubi Kaio, Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4) and Komusubi Musoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Takanohana and Musashimaru share the lead at 11–1.★1▾
After day 12, Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Musashimaru share the lead at 11–1. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Wakanohana by tsukidashi, Ōzeki Takanonami beat Mitoizumi by hikiotoshi and Ōzeki Wakanohana lost to Akebono by tsukidashi. Mainoumi won by ashitori, a rarely seen technique. Asanosho (M8), Komusubi Kaio, Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4) and Komusubi Musoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Takanohana and Musashimaru share the lead at 10–1.★1▾
After day 11, Yokozuna Takanohana and Ōzeki Musashimaru share the lead at 10–1. One win back, Ōzeki Wakanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Takatoriki by okuridashi, Ōzeki Takanonami beat Kotonowaka by kawazugake and Ōzeki Wakanohana lost to Musashimaru by oshidashi. Takanonami won by kawazugake, a rarely seen technique. Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4) and Komusubi Musoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Takanohana, Musashimaru, and Wakanohana share the lead at 9–1.▾
After day 10, Yokozuna Takanohana, Ōzeki Musashimaru and Ōzeki Wakanohana share the lead at 9–1. One win back, Yokozuna Akebono leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono beat Konishiki by yorikiri and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Kaio by katasukashi. Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4) and Komusubi Musoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Takanohana, Musashimaru, and Wakanohana share the lead at 8–1.★2▾
After day 9, Yokozuna Takanohana, Ōzeki Musashimaru and Ōzeki Wakanohana share the lead at 8–1. One win back, Yokozuna Akebono leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Dejima by hikiotoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Tosanoumi by katasukashi. Dejima claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Akebono. Takatoriki won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4) and Komusubi Musoyama remained out through kyūjō.
Day 84 wrestlers share the lead at 7–1.★2▾
After day 8, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 7–1, among them Yokozuna Takanohana and Yokozuna Akebono. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanonami beat Aogiyama by yorikiri. Akinoshima won by ashitori, a rarely seen technique. Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4), Komusubi Musoyama and Konishiki (M2) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Wakanohana leads at 7–0.▾
After day 7, Ōzeki Wakanohana leads the tournament at 7–0. One win back, Yokozuna Takanohana, Yokozuna Akebono and Ōzeki Musashimaru lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana beat Aogiyama by yorikiri, Yokozuna Akebono beat Tamakasuga by tsukidashi, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Tochiazuma by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Kotoinazuma by yorikiri. Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4), Komusubi Musoyama and Konishiki (M2) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Wakanohana leads at 6–0.★1▾
After day 6, Ōzeki Wakanohana leads the tournament at 6–0. One win back, Yokozuna Takanohana, Yokozuna Akebono and Ōzeki Musashimaru lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana beat Kaio by yorikiri, Yokozuna Akebono beat Ganyu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Musashimaru beat Tochinonada by yorikiri and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Kyokushuzan by shitatenage. Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4), Komusubi Musoyama and Konishiki (M2) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Wakanohana leads at 5–0.▾
After day 5, Ōzeki Wakanohana leads the tournament at 5–0. One win back, Yokozuna Takanohana, Yokozuna Akebono and Ōzeki Musashimaru lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana beat Tochinonada by yorikiri, Yokozuna Akebono beat Tosanoumi by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Musashimaru lost to Takatoriki by hikiotoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Ganyu by uwatenage. Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4), Komusubi Musoyama and Konishiki (M2) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 4Musashimaru and Wakanohana share the lead at 4–0.▾
After day 4, Ōzeki Musashimaru and Ōzeki Wakanohana share the lead at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Takanohana and Yokozuna Akebono lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana beat Kyokushuzan by yorikiri, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Tochiazuma by shitatenage and Ōzeki Takanonami beat Konishiki by fusen. Oginishiki (M3), Rikio (M4) and Komusubi Musoyama 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 Yokozuna Akebono and Ōzeki Musashimaru. One win back, Yokozuna Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Takanohana lost to Dejima by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Tochinonada by sukuinage. Dejima claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Takanohana. Oginishiki (M3) and Rikio (M4) 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. One win back, Ōzeki Takanonami leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanonami beat Tamakasuga by hatakikomi. Oginishiki (M3) and Rikio (M4) 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 Takanohana and Yokozuna Akebono. One win back, Ōzeki Takanonami leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanonami lost to Dejima by yorikiri. Oginishiki (M3) and Rikio (M4) 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.
