Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 9, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the tournament at 9–0. One win back, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho lost to Miyabiyama by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Tochiazuma by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kotoshogiku by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Baruto by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Chiyotaikai by hatakikomi. Asashoryu won by amiuchi, a rarely seen technique. Roho (M3), Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 15Asashoryu leads at 14–1.▾
After day 15, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the tournament at 14–1. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Asashoryu by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Kaio by sukuinage, Ōzeki Kaio beat Chiyotaikai by sukuinage, Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Tochiazuma by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Kotooshu by yoritaoshi. Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Asashoryu leads at 14–0.★2▾
After day 14, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the tournament at 14–0. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Kaio by uwatenage, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Asashoryu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Hakuho by uwatenage, Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Futeno by hatakikomi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Kokkai by tsukiotoshi. Baruto won by komatasukui, a rarely seen technique. Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Asashoryu leads at 13–0.★1▾
After day 13, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the tournament at 13–0. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Chiyotaikai by yorikiri, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Hakuho by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Asashoryu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Roho by uwatenage and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Miyabiyama by hatakikomi. Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Asashoryu leads at 12–0.★1▾
After day 12, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the tournament at 12–0. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Tochiazuma by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Kotomitsuki by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kyokutenho by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Asashoryu by sukuinage and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Hakuho by yoritaoshi. Tokitenku won by susoharai, a rarely seen technique. Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Asashoryu leads at 11–0.★1▾
After day 11, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the tournament at 11–0. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Kotooshu by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Baruto by okuridashi, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Kotomitsuki by uwatedashinage, Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Hakuho by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Asashoryu by yorikiri. Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Asashoryu leads at 10–0.★1▾
After day 10, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the tournament at 10–0. One win back, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Baruto by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Kotooshu by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio beat Tochiazuma by uwatenage, Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Chiyotaikai by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Kaio by uwatenage. Tochinonada won by okurinage, a rarely seen technique. Roho (M3), Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Asashoryu leads at 9–0.★2▾
After day 9, Yokozuna Asashoryu leads the tournament at 9–0. One win back, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho lost to Miyabiyama by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Tochiazuma by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kotoshogiku by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Baruto by yorikiri and Ōzeki Tochiazuma lost to Chiyotaikai by hatakikomi. Asashoryu won by amiuchi, a rarely seen technique. Roho (M3), Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 8Asashoryu and Tochiazuma share the lead at 8–0.▾
After day 8, Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ōzeki Tochiazuma share the lead at 8–0. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Kisenosato by yorikiri, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Hakurozan by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Kotooshu by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Kaio by yorikiri. Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Asashoryu and Tochiazuma share the lead at 7–0.▾
After day 7, Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ōzeki Tochiazuma share the lead at 7–0. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Kakizoe by hikiotoshi, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Roho by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Kisenosato by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Miyabiyama by hatakikomi. Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Asashoryu and Tochiazuma share the lead at 6–0.★1▾
After day 6, Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ōzeki Tochiazuma share the lead at 6–0. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Kaio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Kotoshogiku by uwatenage, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai beat Miyabiyama by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kakizoe by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Ama by tsukidashi. Toyonoshima won by ashitori, a rarely seen technique. Wakanosato (M6) and Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Asashoryu, Tochiazuma, and Tochinohana share the lead at 5–0.★2▾
After day 5, Yokozuna Asashoryu, Ōzeki Tochiazuma and Tochinohana (M15) share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Kaio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Kotomitsuki by yorikiri, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Kakizoe by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Hakurozan by okuridashi and Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Kyokutenho by yorikiri. Tokitenku won by kekaeshi, a rarely seen technique. Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 44 wrestlers share the lead at 4–0.★2▾
After day 4, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–0, among them Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho and Ōzeki Kaio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Roho by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio beat Miyabiyama by oshidashi and Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Kyokushuzan by oshidashi. Aminishiki won by okurihikiotoshi, a rarely seen technique. Komusubi Asasekiryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 38 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★1▾
After day 3, 8 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho and Ōzeki Kaio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Hakurozan by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Roho by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Kisenosato by oshidashi.
Day 211 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.▾
After day 2, 11 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho and Ōzeki Kotooshu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho beat Kyokutenho by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Kakizoe by yorikiri.
Day 121 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.★1▾
After day 1, 21 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. One win back, Ōzeki Hakuho and Ōzeki Kotooshu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Hakuho lost to Asasekiryu by okuritaoshi and Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Hakurozan by kotenage.
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.
