Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 4, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato (M8) and Baruto (M16) share the lead at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki and Ōzeki Kaio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho beat Kisenosato by yorikiri, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Miyabiyama by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Homasho by oshidashi and Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Dejima by yorikiri. Yoshikaze won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 15Hakuho leads at 12–3.▾
After day 15, Yokozuna Hakuho leads the tournament at 12–3. One win back, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Kaio by fusen, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Hakuho by shitatenage, Ōzeki Kaio beat Chiyotaikai by fusen and Ōzeki Kotooshu sat out. Ōzeki Kotooshu and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Hakuho leads at 12–2.★1▾
After day 14, Yokozuna Hakuho leads the tournament at 12–2. One win back, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai lost to Hakuho by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lost to Kaio by shitatenage, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kotomitsuki by shitatenage and Ōzeki Kotooshu sat out. Goeido won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Ōzeki Kotooshu and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Hakuho and Chiyotaikai share the lead at 11–2.▾
After day 13, Yokozuna Hakuho and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai share the lead at 11–2. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lost to Aminishiki by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Hakuho by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Kotooshu sat out. Ōzeki Kotooshu and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Hakuho, Chiyotaikai, and Baruto share the lead at 10–2.▾
After day 12, Yokozuna Hakuho, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Baruto (M16) share the lead at 10–2. One win back, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lost to Chiyotaikai by oshidashi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kyokutenho by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kotooshu sat out. Ōzeki Kotooshu and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 114 wrestlers share the lead at 9–2.★2▾
After day 11, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 9–2, among them Yokozuna Hakuho and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. 2 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kaio beat Aminishiki by hatakikomi and Ōzeki Kotooshu sat out. Ama won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Ōzeki Kotooshu and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 104 wrestlers share the lead at 8–2.★2▾
After day 10, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 8–2, among them Yokozuna Hakuho and Ōzeki Chiyotaikai. 7 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Toyonoshima by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kotooshu sat out. Takamisakari (M8), Ōzeki Kotooshu and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Chiyotaikai leads at 8–1.★1▾
After day 9, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai leads the tournament at 8–1. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho and Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho beat Toyonoshima by yoritaoshi, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Takekaze by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Tokitenku by oshidashi and Ōzeki Kotooshu sat out. Takamisakari (M8), Ōzeki Kotooshu and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 8Chiyotaikai leads at 7–1.★2▾
After day 8, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai leads the tournament at 7–1. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho and Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho lost to Ama by shitatenage, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lost to Tokitenku by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kakuryu by oshidashi and Ōzeki Kotooshu sat out. Takamisakari (M8), Ōzeki Kotooshu and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Chiyotaikai leads at 7–0.★1▾
After day 7, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai leads the tournament at 7–0. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho and Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho beat Tokitenku by yorikiri, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Kyokutenho by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio beat Asasekiryu by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Aminishiki by fusen. Ama won by tottari, a rarely seen technique. Takamisakari (M8) and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Chiyotaikai leads at 6–0.★2▾
After day 6, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai leads the tournament at 6–0. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho and Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho beat Kakuryu by uwatenage, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Homasho by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Dejima by sukuinage and Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Tokitenku by katasukashi. Takamisakari (M8) and Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Chiyotaikai and Baruto share the lead at 5–0.★1▾
After day 5, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Baruto (M16) share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho and Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho beat Dejima by sukuinage, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Kakuryu by uchimuso, Ōzeki Kaio lost to Ama by oshidashi and Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Kisenosato by yorikiri. Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 4Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato, and Baruto share the lead at 4–0.★2▾
After day 4, Ōzeki Chiyotaikai, Wakanosato (M8) and Baruto (M16) share the lead at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki and Ōzeki Kaio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho beat Kisenosato by yorikiri, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Miyabiyama by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Homasho by oshidashi and Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Dejima by yorikiri. Yoshikaze won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 34 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.▾
After day 3, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Wakanosato (M8). One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki, Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Kotooshu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho beat Miyabiyama by uwatenage, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Dejima by katasukashi, Ōzeki Kaio beat Kotoshogiku by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kotooshu beat Homasho by yorikiri. Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 27 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.▾
After day 2, 7 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Komusubi Ama. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki, Ōzeki Kaio and Ōzeki Kotooshu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho beat Homasho by yorikiri, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki beat Kisenosato by yorikiri, Ōzeki Kaio beat Miyabiyama by yorikiri and Ōzeki Kotooshu lost to Ama by oshidashi. Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
Day 120 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.★1▾
After day 1, 20 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Ōzeki Chiyotaikai and Ōzeki Kotooshu. One win back, Yokozuna Hakuho, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki and Ōzeki Kaio lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hakuho lost to Kotoshogiku by yorikiri, Yokozuna Asashoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kotomitsuki lost to Ama by oshitaoshi and Ōzeki Kaio lost to Kisenosato by yorikiri. Yokozuna Asashoryu remained out through kyūjō.
The largest city on Kyūshū, the southernmost of Japan's main islands. Closer to Seoul than to Tokyo, with a markedly different feel - warmer, more casual, exceptional street food. The Kokusai Center sits on the Hakata Bay waterfront, ten minutes from the central Hakata station.
- Hakata Station↗ - Itself a destination - JR Hakata City complex has the best department-store food halls.
- Canal City Hakata↗ - Massive entertainment-and-shopping complex along an artificial canal.
- Ōhori Park↗ - Former castle moat, now a beautiful walking-and-jogging loop.
- Dazaifu Tenmangū↗ - Shrine to Sugawara no Michizane, deity of learning. 30 minutes by train.
- Nakasu yatai↗ - Open-air food stalls along the Naka River - quintessential Fukuoka after-dark experience.
- Hakata ramen↗博多ラーメン - World-famous tonkotsu - the rich, milky pork-bone broth from this very city.
- Motsunabe↗もつ鍋 - Offal hotpot with cabbage and garlic chives. Hearty winter food.
- Mentaiko↗明太子 - Spicy marinated cod roe. Locals put it on everything.
- Hakata gyoza↗博多餃子 - Smaller and crispier than Tokyo or Chinese versions - eaten by the dozen.