We investigate how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a circle 4.55 meters across. Along the way we highlight the work that goes ...

There was beautiful singing, a display of flags, and rice throwing to purify the elevated ring, which was made of clay and covered in rough sand. Two massive rikishi, or sumo wrestlers ...

You're squatting in the dohyo sumo ring staring down a younger opponent, who is seconds from hurtling his body resembling a mountain into yours. You're 50 years old, by the way. Welcome to the ...

There's a sumo ring in the pool. But instead of wrestlers, you get to play some monster on an inflatable pool toy. Play Monster Poolside Sumo game online on your mobile phone, tablet or computer.

“With my heartfelt appreciation for people at Kansai University, I will be competing on the sumo ring in my own style.” In his childhood, Aonishiki tried wrestling and judo in Ukrain ...

It's been another year of powerful performances and sell-out crowds in sumo arenas across Japan. A lot of things happened in 2018 both inside and outside of the ring. Let's take look back at how ...

"We'll make every possible preparation to have spectators enjoy the charm of traditional culture and the power of the raised ring," sumo association head Hakkaku told a press conference in Tokyo.