Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 5, Tamawashi (M3), Hokutofuji (M8) and Oho (M13) share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takakeisho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji lost to Tamawashi by yorikiri, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Meisei by tsukiotoshi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Kotonowaka by oshidashi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi beat Ura by oshitaoshi. Tamawashi claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Terunofuji. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutKotonowaka beat Ozeki Shodai (oshidashi)
Day 15Tamawashi leads at 13–2.★1▾
After day 15, Tamawashi (M3) leads the tournament at 13–2. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji sat out, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Shodai by oshidashi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Takakeisho by oshidashi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Wakamotoharu by yorikiri. Yokozuna Terunofuji and Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Tamawashi leads at 12–2.★2▾
After day 14, Tamawashi (M3) leads the tournament at 12–2. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji sat out, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Nishikifuji by tsukiotoshi, Ōzeki Shodai beat Takarafuji by yorikiri and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Endo by yorikiri. Terutsuyoshi won by ashitori, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Terunofuji and Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Tamawashi leads at 11–2.▾
After day 13, Tamawashi (M3) leads the tournament at 11–2. 2 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji sat out, Ōzeki Takakeisho lost to Wakatakakage by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Shodai beat Mitakeumi by oshidashi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Shodai by oshidashi. Yokozuna Terunofuji and Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Tamawashi leads at 10–2.★1▾
After day 12, Tamawashi (M3) leads the tournament at 10–2. 4 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji sat out, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Hokutofuji by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Hoshoryu by kubinage and Ōzeki Mitakeumi beat Nishikigi by tsukiotoshi. Hoshoryu won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Terunofuji and Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Tamawashi leads at 10–1.★1▾
After day 11, Tamawashi (M3) leads the tournament at 10–1. 2 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji sat out, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Nishikigi by tsukiotoshi, Ōzeki Shodai beat Wakamotoharu by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Sadanoumi by tsukiotoshi. Yokozuna Terunofuji and Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Tamawashi and Hokutofuji share the lead at 9–1.★1▾
After day 10, Tamawashi (M3) and Hokutofuji (M8) share the lead at 9–1. 2 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji lost to Daieisho by fusen, Ōzeki Takakeisho lost to Hoshoryu by abisetaoshi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Ichinojo by yorikiri and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Tamawashi by sukuinage. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Hokutofuji leads at 9–0.★2▾
After day 9, Hokutofuji (M8) leads the tournament at 9–0. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji lost to Takayasu by oshidashi, Ōzeki Takakeisho lost to Kiribayama by yoritaoshi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Ura by hikiotoshi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Daieisho by tsukidashi. Takayasu claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Terunofuji. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 8Hokutofuji leads at 8–0.▾
After day 8, Hokutofuji (M8) leads the tournament at 8–0. One wrestler is one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji beat Nishikigi by uwatenage, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Takayasu by hikiotoshi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Daieisho by oshidashi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Wakatakakage by yorikiri. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Hokutofuji leads at 7–0.★1▾
After day 7, Hokutofuji (M8) leads the tournament at 7–0. 2 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji beat Ichinojo by yorikiri, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Ura by oshidashi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Nishikigi by yorikiri and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Kiribayama by yorikiri. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Tamawashi and Hokutofuji share the lead at 6–0.★4▾
After day 6, Tamawashi (M3) and Hokutofuji (M8) share the lead at 6–0. 3 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji lost to Ura by yorikiri, Ōzeki Takakeisho lost to Tamawashi by hatakikomi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Meisei by oshidashi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Kotonowaka by hatakikomi. Ura claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Terunofuji. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 5Tamawashi, Hokutofuji, and Oho share the lead at 5–0.★2▾
After day 5, Tamawashi (M3), Hokutofuji (M8) and Oho (M13) share the lead at 5–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takakeisho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji lost to Tamawashi by yorikiri, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Meisei by tsukiotoshi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Kotonowaka by oshidashi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi beat Ura by oshitaoshi. Tamawashi claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Terunofuji. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 44 wrestlers share the lead at 4–0.★3▾
After day 4, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–0, among them Tamawashi (M3) and Wakamotoharu (M6). One win back, Yokozuna Terunofuji and Ōzeki Takakeisho lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji beat Meisei by kimetaoshi, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Kotonowaka by oshidashi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Tamawashi by oshidashi and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Tobizaru by yorikiri. Ura won by tsutaezori, a rarely seen technique. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
Day 36 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★3▾
After day 3, 6 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Tamawashi (M3) and Wakamotoharu (M6). One win back, Yokozuna Terunofuji, Ōzeki Takakeisho and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji beat Kotonowaka by oshidashi, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Tobizaru by tsukidashi, Ōzeki Shodai lost to Midorifuji by yorikiri and Ōzeki Mitakeumi lost to Meisei by oshidashi. Wakamotoharu won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Komusubi Abi 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 Ōzeki Mitakeumi and Tamawashi (M3). One win back, Yokozuna Terunofuji, Ōzeki Takakeisho and Ōzeki Shodai lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Terunofuji lost to Tobizaru by yorikiri, Ōzeki Takakeisho beat Midorifuji by hatakikomi and Ōzeki Shodai lost to Kiribayama by yorikiri. Tobizaru claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Terunofuji. Komusubi Abi remained out through kyūjō.
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 Terunofuji and Ōzeki Shodai. One win back, Ōzeki Takakeisho leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takakeisho lost to Ichinojo by oshidashi. Wakamotoharu won by utchari, a rarely seen technique. Komusubi Abi 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.