Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 11, Tokitsuumi (M7) leads the tournament at 9–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kaio, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Musoyama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kyokutenho by uwatenage, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Tosanoumi by oshitaoshi, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Toki by hikiotoshi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Tokitsuumi by yorikiri. Yokozuna Asashoryu, Gojoro (M9), Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 15Kaio leads at 12–3.▾
After day 15, Ōzeki Kaio leads the tournament at 12–3. One win back, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Kaio by oshidashi, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Tosanoumi by sukuinage and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Wakanosato by oshidashi. Yokozuna Asashoryu, Gojoro (M9), Yokozuna Musashimaru, Aminishiki (M1), Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Kaio and Chiyotaikai share the lead at 11–3.★2▾
After day 14, Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai share the lead at 11–3. 2 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Kaio by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Hokutoriki by oshidashi. Kyokushuzan won by chongake, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asashoryu, Gojoro (M9), Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Kaio, Chiyotaikai, and Miyabiyama share the lead at 10–3.▾
After day 13, Ōzeki Kaio, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Miyabiyama (M1) share the lead at 10–3. One win back, Ōzeki Musoyama leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Chiyotaikai by oshidashi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma beat Takanonami by oshidashi. Yokozuna Asashoryu, Gojoro (M9), Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 126 wrestlers share the lead at 9–3.★1▾
After day 12, 6 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 9–3, among them Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. 3 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Kaio by oshitaoshi. Takamisakari won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asashoryu, Gojoro (M9), Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Tokitsuumi leads at 9–2.★2▾
After day 11, Tokitsuumi (M7) leads the tournament at 9–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kaio, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Musoyama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kyokutenho by uwatenage, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Tosanoumi by oshitaoshi, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Toki by hikiotoshi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Tokitsuumi by yorikiri. Yokozuna Asashoryu, Gojoro (M9), Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Musoyama, Tosanoumi, and Tokitsuumi share the lead at 8–2.★1▾
After day 10, Ōzeki Musoyama, Tosanoumi (M5) and Tokitsuumi (M7) share the lead at 8–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu lost to Tosanoumi by fusen, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kotoryu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Tochiazuma by oshidashi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Chiyotaikai by oshidashi. Tosanoumi claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Asashoryu. Gojoro (M9), Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 95 wrestlers share the lead at 7–2.★3▾
After day 9, 5 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 7–2, among them Ōzeki Musoyama and Tosanoumi (M5). One win back, Ōzeki Kaio, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu lost to Tamanoshima by oshidashi, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Tosanoumi by okuridashi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Takamisakari by hikiotoshi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Musoyama by okuridashi. Tamanoshima claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Asashoryu. Gojoro (M9), Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 810 wrestlers share the lead at 6–2.★1▾
After day 8, 10 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 6–2, among them Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. One win back, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu lost to Takamisakari by yorikiri and Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out. Takamisakari claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Asashoryu. Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 74 wrestlers share the lead at 6–1.★1▾
After day 7, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 6–1, among them Ōzeki Musoyama and Tosanoumi (M5). One win back, Yokozuna Asashoryu, Ōzeki Kaio, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu beat Takanonami by shitatenage, Yokozuna Musashimaru sat out, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Toki by hikiotoshi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Wakanosato by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma beat Aminishiki by tsukiotoshi. Yokozuna Musashimaru, Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Tokitsuumi leads at 6–0.★1▾
After day 6, Tokitsuumi (M7) leads the tournament at 6–0. One win back, Ōzeki Kaio, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Musoyama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu beat Kyokutenho by shitatenage, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Tamanoshima by fusen, Ōzeki Kaio beat Takamisakari by yorikiri, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Takanonami by tsukidashi, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Tochinonada by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma beat Toki by oshidashi. Tamanoshima claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Musashimaru. Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Tokitsuumi leads at 5–0.★3▾
After day 5, Tokitsuumi (M7) leads the tournament at 5–0. One win back, Ōzeki Kaio, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Musoyama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu lost to Kyokushuzan by hansoku, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Takamisakari by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio beat Wakanosato by yorikiri, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Miyabiyama by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Musoyama beat Aminishiki by oshidashi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma beat Tochinonada by oshitaoshi. Takamisakari and Kyokushuzan claimed a kinboshi over the yokozuna. Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 4Chiyotaikai and Tokitsuumi share the lead at 4–0.★3▾
After day 4, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Tokitsuumi (M7) share the lead at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Asashoryu, Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Musoyama lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu beat Aminishiki by oshitaoshi, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Takanonami by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kyokushuzan by oshidashi, Ōzeki Musoyama lost to Takamisakari by okuridashi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Miyabiyama by tsukidashi. Takanonami claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Musashimaru. Kotonowaka (M2) and Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 35 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★1▾
After day 3, 5 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Musoyama. One win back, Yokozuna Asashoryu, Yokozuna Musashimaru, Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu beat Miyabiyama by hatakikomi, Yokozuna Musashimaru lost to Aminishiki by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Tochinonada by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Kyokutenho by hatakikomi. Aminishiki claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Musashimaru. Komusubi Dejima 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 Yokozuna Musashimaru and Ōzeki Kaio. One win back, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu lost to Kotonowaka by abisetaoshi. Kotonowaka claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Asashoryu. Komusubi Dejima remained out through kyūjō.
Day 120 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.▾
After day 1, 20 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Asashoryu and Yokozuna Musashimaru. 19 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Komusubi Dejima 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.
