Aki Basho
2026
Ryōgoku Kokugikan · 13-27 Sept · Tokyo
Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 4, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Onosato, Ōzeki Kirishima and Ōzeki Aonishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Onosato lost to Takayasu by tsukitaoshi, Yokozuna Hoshoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Kotoeiho by yorikiri and Ōzeki Aonishiki lost to Hakunofuji by oshidashi. Takayasu claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Onosato. Yokozuna Hoshoryu, Wakatakakage (M12) and Wakanosho (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutKotoshoho beat Sekiwake Fujinokawa (oshidashi)
Day 4Kotozakura leads at 4–0.★1▾
After day 4, Ōzeki Kotozakura leads the tournament at 4–0. One win back, Yokozuna Onosato, Ōzeki Kirishima and Ōzeki Aonishiki lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Onosato lost to Takayasu by tsukitaoshi, Yokozuna Hoshoryu sat out, Ōzeki Kirishima beat Kotoeiho by yorikiri and Ōzeki Aonishiki lost to Hakunofuji by oshidashi. Takayasu claimed a kinboshi over Yokozuna Onosato. Yokozuna Hoshoryu, Wakatakakage (M12) and Wakanosho (M16) 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 Yokozuna Onosato and Ōzeki Kotozakura. One win back, Ōzeki Kirishima leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hoshoryu sat out and Ōzeki Kirishima lost to Takayasu by hikiotoshi. Aonishiki won by watashikomi, a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Hoshoryu, Wakatakakage (M12) and Wakanosho (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 214 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.▾
After day 2, 14 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Onosato and Ōzeki Kotozakura. 11 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hoshoryu sat out. Yokozuna Hoshoryu, Wakatakakage (M12) and Wakanosho (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 119 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.▾
After day 1, 19 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Onosato and Ōzeki Kotozakura. 20 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Hoshoryu sat out. Yokozuna Hoshoryu, Wakatakakage (M12) and Wakanosho (M16) 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.