Kyushu Basho begins Sunday, November 8 · Fukuoka
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(Updated November 4, 2026)
Latest News · November 4, 2026
Former Komusubi Endo Models a Custom Suit for Uniqlo
Kitajin Oyakata, the former Komusubi Endo, appeared on Uniqlo's official X account on November 3rd in two photos showing him in a navy suit, white shirt and navy polka-dot tie, still wearing his topknot. The post promoted Uniqlo's…
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Yoshinofuji Back in Sanyaku: "There's Only Up"
Yoshinofuji, 25, returns to the sanyaku ranks for the Kyushu basho, which opens November 8th, and says he is looking…
Read story →November 4, 2026Aonishiki Says Preparation Is Going Well Ahead of Kyushu
Ozeki Aonishiki, 22, trained at Ajigawa stable in Kurume, Fukuoka on November 3rd, doing basic exercises and offering…
Read story →November 4, 2026Hoshoryu Takes 62 Bouts in Two Days, Stays Mum on Kyushu Entry
Yokozuna Hoshoryu went 20-8 in 28 straight practice bouts with Hiradoumi on November 3rd, after Hiradoumi visited his…
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Daily commentary resumes when Kyushu begins Nov 8Mike Wesemann
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