Kyushu Basho begins Sunday, November 8 · Fukuoka

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(Updated November 14, 2026)

Kyushu Ringside: Snack Tajima's Mama, an 18-Year Regular and the Yukata-Fabric Dress Fan, Plus Girolamo

NEWS Post Seven profiled the regulars who brighten the tamari seats every Kyushu basho. Emiko Tajima, mama of the members-only Nakasu snack bar Tajima, has a reserved third-row seat by the east hanamichi; the late former yokozuna…

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November 14, 2026

Musashigawa on Hoshoryu: He Should Have Healed First, but Now He Must Finish, 'Even 8-7'

In an interview with NEWS Post Seven published before Day 7, former yokozuna Musashimaru, now stablemaster Musashigawa,…

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Former Makushita Kaizen Dies of Stomach Cancer at 33; Asakayama: 'In Spirit He Was Fighting the Whole Time'

The Japan Sumo Association announced on November 14 that former makushita Kaizen (Asakayama stable), real name Takumi…

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Day 7: Former Juryo Fujitensei Leaves in a Wheelchair After Hurting His Right Knee

East Makushita 4 Fujitensei was thrust down by West Makushita 6 Daikisho on Day 7, with both men 2-1 going in. Driven…

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Mike's Commentary

Daily commentary resumes when Kyushu begins Nov 8

Mike Wesemann

Hatsu Basho 2026 · Day 14 Comments · January 24, 2026

“A common theme I've talked about this basho is the methods the Sumo Association uses in order to maintain fan interest in the sport.”

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