CONCLUDED

Natsu Basho
1983

Ryōgoku Kokugikan · 8-22 May · Tokyo

Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.

· lower divisions
· special prizes
Day in review
‹Day 15›
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 15, Sekiwake Hokutenyu leads the tournament at 14–1. One win back, Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Wakashimazu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Takanosato beat Kotokaze by , Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Takanosato by , Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Asashio by and Ōzeki Asashio lost to Wakashimazu by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutSakahoko beat Komusubi Kirinji ()

· final standings
36 rikishi
Top Division
15 bouts per basho - salaried
Name
W-L
1
Hokutenyu
· Mihogaseki-beya · HokkaidoHokkaido
○def.Dewanohana()
2
Takanosato
· Futagoyama-beya · AomoriAomori
○def.Kotokaze()
3
Wakashimazu
· Futagoyama-beya · KagoshimaKagoshima
○def.Asashio()
4
●lost toTakanosato()
5
Wakasegawa
· Isegahama-beya · YamagataYamagata
○def.Amanoyama()
6
Asashio
· Takasago-beya · KochiKochi
●lost toWakashimazu()
7
Tochihikari
· Kasugano-beya · MiyazakiMiyazaki
●lost toTakamiyama()
8
Shishiho
· Taiho-beya · NagasakiNagasaki
○def.Fujizakura()
9
Dewanohana
· Dewanoumi-beya · AomoriAomori
●lost toHokutenyu()
10
Aobajo
· Oshiogawa-beya · MiyagiMiyagi
○def.Koboyama()
11
Ozutsu
· Taiho-beya · MieMie
○def.Sadanoumi()
12
Masudayama
· Kasugano-beya · IshikawaIshikawa
○def.Saisu()
13
Takamiyama
· Takasago-beya · U.S.A.
○def.Tochihikari()
14
Saisu
· Kiriyama-beya · FukushimaFukushima
●lost toMasudayama()
15
Sadanoumi
· Dewanoumi-beya · OsakaOsaka
●lost toOzutsu()
16
Azumanada
· Hanaregoma-beya · AomoriAomori
●lost toTochiakagi()
17
Fujizakura
· Takasago-beya · YamanashiYamanashi
●lost toShishiho()
18
Kaiki
· Tomozuna-beya · AomoriAomori
●lost toItai()
19
Tamaryu
· Kataonami-beya · NagasakiNagasaki
○def.Kakureizan()
20
Sakahoko
· Izutsu-beya · KagoshimaKagoshima
○def.Kirinji()
21
Washuyama
· Dewanoumi-beya · OkayamaOkayama
○def.Tochitsurugi()
22
Onokuni
· Hanaregoma-beya · HokkaidoHokkaido
●lost toOshio()
23
Koboyama
· Kumagatani-beya · MiyagiMiyagi
●lost toAobajo()
24
Itai
· Onaruto-beya · OitaOita
○def.Kaiki()
25
Oshio
· Tokitsukaze-beya · FukuokaFukuoka
○def.Onokuni()
26
Oyutaka
· Tokitsukaze-beya · NiigataNiigata
●lost toTagaryu()
27
Tagaryu
· Kagamiyama-beya · IbarakiIbaraki
○def.Oyutaka()
28
Toryu
· Mihogaseki-beya · HyogoHyogo
●lost toKurama()
29
Kurama
· Tokitsukaze-beya · ShigaShiga
○def.Toryu()
30
Asahifuji
· Oshima-beya · AomoriAomori
○def.Hidanohana()
31
●lost toAsahifuji()
32
Kirinji
· Nishonoseki-beya · ChibaChiba
●lost toSakahoko()
-
Chiyonofuji
· Kokonoe-beya · HokkaidoHokkaido
-
Kitanoumi
· Mihogaseki-beya · HokkaidoHokkaido
-
Daijuyama
· Futagoyama-beya · NiigataNiigata
-
Kinoarashi
· Oshiogawa-beya · HokkaidoHokkaido
Day-by-day
Day 15
Hokutenyu leads at 14–1.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 15, Sekiwake Hokutenyu leads the tournament at 14–1. One win back, Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Wakashimazu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Takanosato beat Kotokaze by , Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Takanosato by , Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Asashio by and Ōzeki Asashio lost to Wakashimazu by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutSakahoko beat Komusubi Kirinji ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Kotokaze()
lost to Takanosato()
beat Asashio()
OzekiAsashio
lost to Wakashimazu()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Dewanohana()
SekiwakeDewanohana
lost to Hokutenyu()
KomusubiKurama
beat Toryu()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Sakahoko()
Day 14
Hokutenyu leads at 13–1.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 14, Sekiwake Hokutenyu leads the tournament at 13–1. One win back, Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Wakashimazu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Takanosato beat Asashio by , Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Hokutenyu by , Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Saisu by and Ōzeki Asashio lost to Takanosato by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutToryu beat Komusubi Kirinji ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Asashio()
lost to Hokutenyu()
beat Saisu()
OzekiAsashio
lost to Takanosato()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Kotokaze()
SekiwakeDewanohana
beat Kurama()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Dewanohana()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Toryu()
Day 13
Hokutenyu leads at 12–1.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 13, Sekiwake Hokutenyu leads the tournament at 12–1. One win back, Ōzeki Takanosato, Ōzeki Kotokaze and Ōzeki Wakashimazu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Takanosato beat Hokutenyu by , Ōzeki Kotokaze beat Asashio by , Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Aobajo by and Ōzeki Asashio lost to Kotokaze by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutOzutsu beat Komusubi Kurama ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Hokutenyu()
beat Asashio()
beat Aobajo()
OzekiAsashio
lost to Kotokaze()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
lost to Takanosato()
SekiwakeDewanohana
beat Saisu()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Ozutsu()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Masudayama()
Day 12
Hokutenyu leads at 12–0.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 12, Sekiwake Hokutenyu leads the tournament at 12–0. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Takanosato lost to Dewanohana by , Ōzeki Kotokaze beat Toryu by , Ōzeki Wakashimazu lost to Hokutenyu by and Ōzeki Asashio beat Ozutsu by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutSakahoko beat Komusubi Kurama ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
lost to Dewanohana()
beat Toryu()
lost to Hokutenyu()
OzekiAsashio
beat Ozutsu()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Wakashimazu()
SekiwakeDewanohana
beat Takanosato()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Sakahoko()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Itai()
Day 11
Hokutenyu leads at 11–0.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 11, Sekiwake Hokutenyu leads the tournament at 11–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Wakashimazu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Takanosato beat Ozutsu by , Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Dewanohana by , Ōzeki Wakashimazu beat Toryu by and Ōzeki Asashio beat Aobajo by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutSaisu (M8) on a 8–3 run.
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Ozutsu()
lost to Dewanohana()
beat Toryu()
OzekiAsashio
beat Aobajo()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Kurama()
SekiwakeDewanohana
beat Kotokaze()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Hokutenyu()
KomusubiKirinji
beat Asahifuji()
Day 10
Hokutenyu leads at 10–0.★3
▾
UpsetOzutsudef. Ōzeki Wakashimazu()Day 10
UpsetOnokunidef. Ōzeki Takanosato()Day 10
Rare techniqueShishihodef. Wakasegawa()Day 10
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 10, Sekiwake Hokutenyu leads the tournament at 10–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanosato, Ōzeki Kotokaze and Ōzeki Wakashimazu lead the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Takanosato lost to Onokuni by , Ōzeki Kotokaze beat Aobajo by , Ōzeki Wakashimazu lost to Ozutsu by and Ōzeki Asashio lost to Dewanohana by . Shishiho won by , a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutOzutsu beat Ozeki Wakashimazu ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
lost to Onokuni()
beat Aobajo()
lost to Ozutsu()
OzekiAsashio
lost to Dewanohana()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Sakahoko()
SekiwakeDewanohana
beat Asashio()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Kirinji()
KomusubiKirinji
beat Kurama()
Day 9
Takanosato, Wakashimazu, and Hokutenyu share the lead at 9–0.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 9, Ōzeki Takanosato, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Sekiwake Hokutenyu share the lead at 9–0. One win back, Ōzeki Kotokaze leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kotokaze beat Ozutsu by and Ōzeki Asashio beat Toryu by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutOnokuni beat Komusubi Kurama ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Aobajo()
beat Ozutsu()
beat Koboyama()
OzekiAsashio
beat Toryu()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Kirinji()
SekiwakeDewanohana
beat Sakahoko()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Onokuni()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Hokutenyu()
Day 8
Takanosato, Wakashimazu, and Hokutenyu share the lead at 8–0.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 8, Ōzeki Takanosato, Ōzeki Wakashimazu and Sekiwake Hokutenyu share the lead at 8–0. One win back, Ōzeki Kotokaze leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out, Ōzeki Kotokaze lost to Wakashimazu by and Ōzeki Asashio lost to Hokutenyu by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutOzutsu beat Sekiwake Dewanohana ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Koboyama()
lost to Wakashimazu()
beat Kotokaze()
OzekiAsashio
lost to Hokutenyu()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Asashio()
SekiwakeDewanohana
lost to Ozutsu()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Masudayama()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Hidanohana()
Day 7
4 wrestlers share the lead at 7–0.★1
▾
Rare techniqueWakashimazudef. Dewanohana()Day 7
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 7, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 7–0, among them Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Kotokaze. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out and Ōzeki Asashio beat Kirinji by . Wakashimazu won by , a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutAobajo (M1) on a 5–2 run.
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Masudayama()
beat Onokuni()
beat Dewanohana()
OzekiAsashio
beat Kirinji()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Koboyama()
SekiwakeDewanohana
lost to Wakashimazu()
KomusubiKurama
beat Asahifuji()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Asashio()
Day 6
4 wrestlers share the lead at 6–0.★1
▾
Rare techniqueTamaryudef. Azumanada()Day 6
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 6, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 6–0, among them Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Kotokaze. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out and Ōzeki Asashio beat Onokuni by . Tamaryu won by , a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutSaisu (M8) on a 5–1 run.
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Asahifuji()
beat Koboyama()
beat Masudayama()
OzekiAsashio
beat Onokuni()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Aobajo()
SekiwakeDewanohana
beat Kirinji()
KomusubiKurama
beat Hidanohana()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Dewanohana()
Day 5
4 wrestlers share the lead at 5–0.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 5, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 5–0, among them Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Kotokaze. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out and Ōzeki Asashio beat Koboyama by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutHidanohana beat Sekiwake Dewanohana ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Itai()
beat Kurama()
beat Asahifuji()
OzekiAsashio
beat Koboyama()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Ozutsu()
SekiwakeDewanohana
lost to Hidanohana()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Kotokaze()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Onokuni()
Day 4
4 wrestlers share the lead at 4–0.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 4, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–0, among them Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Kotokaze. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out and Ōzeki Asashio beat Masudayama by . Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Kurama()
beat Kirinji()
beat Itai()
OzekiAsashio
beat Masudayama()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Asahifuji()
SekiwakeDewanohana
beat Onokuni()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Takanosato()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Kotokaze()
Day 3
6 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★2
▾
UpsetAsahifujidef. Ōzeki Asashio()Day 3
Rare techniqueWashuyamadef. Takamiyama()Day 3
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 3, 6 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Kotokaze. One win back, Ōzeki Asashio leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out, Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out and Ōzeki Asashio lost to Asahifuji by . Washuyama won by , a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutAsahifuji beat Ozeki Asashio ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Sakahoko()
beat Masudayama()
beat Kurama()
OzekiAsashio
lost to Asahifuji()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Hidanohana()
SekiwakeDewanohana
lost to Koboyama()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Wakashimazu()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Ozutsu()
Day 2
8 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.★1
▾
Rare techniqueShishihodef. Tamaryu()Day 2
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 2, 8 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Kotokaze. 16 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out and Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out. Shishiho won by , a rarely seen technique. Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutMasudayama beat Sekiwake Dewanohana ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Toryu()
beat Asahifuji()
beat Kirinji()
OzekiAsashio
beat Hidanohana()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Onokuni()
SekiwakeDewanohana
lost to Masudayama()
KomusubiKurama
beat Koboyama()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Wakashimazu()
Day 1
16 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.
▾
YokozunaChiyonofuji, YokozunaKitanoumi, M9Daijuyama, M13Kinoarashi

After day 1, 16 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Ōzeki Takanosato and Ōzeki Kotokaze. 16 wrestlers are one win behind the leader. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Chiyonofuji sat out and Yokozuna Kitanoumi sat out. Yokozuna Chiyonofuji, Yokozuna Kitanoumi, Daijuyama (M9) and Kinoarashi (M13) remained out through kyūjō.

StandoutAsahifuji beat Sekiwake Dewanohana ()
YokozunaChiyonofuji
sat out (kyūjō)
YokozunaKitanoumi
sat out (kyūjō)
beat Kirinji()
beat Hidanohana()
beat Sakahoko()
OzekiAsashio
beat Kurama()
SekiwakeHokutenyu
beat Itai()
SekiwakeDewanohana
lost to Asahifuji()
KomusubiKurama
lost to Asashio()
KomusubiKirinji
lost to Takanosato()
The venue
Hosts Hatsu, Natsu, Aki
Tokyo
Ryōgoku Kokugikan両国国技館
Tōkyō-to · capacity 11,098
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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.

Near the arena
Local specialties
  • 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.
Getting there: JR Sōbu line to Ryōgoku Station - the Kokugikan is directly across the road from the west exit.