Each rank has an East (higher) and West (lower) side, so “M7e” means Maegashira 7 East.
After day 15, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the tournament at 14–1. One win back, Yokozuna Akebono leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Takanohana by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Wakanohana by kotenage. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
StandoutTokitsunada beat Komusubi Takanonami (yorikiri)
Day 15Takanohana leads at 14–1.▾
After day 15, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the tournament at 14–1. One win back, Yokozuna Akebono leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Yokozuna Akebono lost to Takanohana by yoritaoshi and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Wakanohana by kotenage. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 14Akebono and Takanohana share the lead at 13–1.★1▾
After day 14, Yokozuna Akebono and Ōzeki Takanohana share the lead at 13–1. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Akebono by uwatenage. Mainoumi won by ashitori, a rarely seen technique. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 13Akebono and Takanohana share the lead at 12–1.▾
After day 13, Yokozuna Akebono and Ōzeki Takanohana share the lead at 12–1. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Takanohana by yorikiri. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 12Akebono leads at 12–0.▾
After day 12, Yokozuna Akebono leads the tournament at 12–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Daishoho by hatakikomi and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Musashimaru by yorikiri. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 11Akebono leads at 11–0.▾
After day 11, Yokozuna Akebono leads the tournament at 11–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Tochinowaka by uwatenage and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Terao by yorikiri. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 10Akebono leads at 10–0.▾
After day 10, Yokozuna Akebono leads the tournament at 10–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Oginohana by tsukiotoshi and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Kushimaumi by yorikiri. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 9Akebono leads at 9–0.▾
After day 9, Yokozuna Akebono leads the tournament at 9–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Kushimaumi by uwatenage and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Kyokudozan by hikiotoshi. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 8Akebono and Takatoriki share the lead at 8–0.★2▾
After day 8, Yokozuna Akebono and Takatoriki (M6) share the lead at 8–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Kotofuji by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Takatoriki by hikiotoshi. Mainoumi won by ashitori, a rarely seen technique. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 7Akebono, Wakanohana, and Takatoriki share the lead at 7–0.▾
After day 7, Yokozuna Akebono, Sekiwake Wakanohana and Takatoriki (M6) share the lead at 7–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Kyokudozan by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Toyonoumi by oshidashi. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 6Akebono, Wakanohana, and Takatoriki share the lead at 6–0.★1▾
After day 6, Yokozuna Akebono, Sekiwake Wakanohana and Takatoriki (M6) share the lead at 6–0. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Kotonowaka by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Kotonishiki by abisetaoshi. Higonoumi won by ashitori, a rarely seen technique. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 54 wrestlers share the lead at 5–0.▾
After day 5, 4 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 5–0, among them Yokozuna Akebono and Sekiwake Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Kotobeppu by yorikiri and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Tomoefuji by oshidashi. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 46 wrestlers share the lead at 4–0.▾
After day 4, 6 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 4–0, among them Yokozuna Akebono and Sekiwake Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Terao by oshidashi and Ōzeki Konishiki beat Wakashoyo by yorikiri. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 37 wrestlers share the lead at 3–0.★2▾
After day 3, 7 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 3–0, among them Yokozuna Akebono and Sekiwake Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana beat Kotonishiki by uwatenage and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Kirishima by shitatenage. Oginohana won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 29 wrestlers share the lead at 2–0.★2▾
After day 2, 9 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 2–0, among them Yokozuna Akebono and Sekiwake Wakanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Takanohana leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Takanohana lost to Kirishima by katasukashi and Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Takanonami by yorikiri. Wakashoyo won by kubinage, a rarely seen technique. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (M16) remained out through kyūjō.
Day 118 wrestlers share the lead at 1–0.★2▾
After day 1, 18 wrestlers are tied for the lead at 1–0, among them Yokozuna Akebono and Ōzeki Takanohana. One win back, Ōzeki Konishiki leads the chase. Among the top ranks, Ōzeki Konishiki lost to Misugisato by hatakikomi. Takatoriki won by nichonage, a rarely seen technique. Kitakachidoki (M4), Akinoshima (M10) and Hitachiryu (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.
