The Japan Sumo Association says its professional wrestlers will demonstrate the traditional Japanese sport in London next ...

The Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibitions in 20 years will take place next October in London, the organizing ...

Although officials in the sumo world underline the importance of passing down Japanese culture, active and former foreign wrestlers are increasing their presence to provide a solid foundation for ...

Harumafuji - his fighting name - was a sumo grand champion, known in Japanese as "yokozuna", until last Wednesday. On 25 October, he allegedly attacked a younger wrestler in a bar and fractured ...

Kotozakura outwrestled fellow ozeki Hoshoryu in the winner-take-all closing bout Sunday at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament ...

But in Japan he has been invited to play a role in a far more symbolic and revered event - a sumo wrestling competition. He will present the "Trump Cup" to the winner of the Summer Grand Sumo ...

With more than 1,500 years of history, sumo wrestling is one of Japan’s oldest and most sacred sports. But in recent years, it has been facing lower enrolment and a high attrition rate.

Sumo is one of Japan's most iconic sports, but few know the story of its origins. Katsuragi City in Nara Prefecture is ...

After a stellar career, Kitanofuji remained popular in retirement for delivering witty comments during live sumo tournament ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO November Tournament Final Day action live from Fukuoka Prefecture, along with ...