Day 6: Four Lower-Division Rikishi Withdraw
The Japan Sumo Association announced four withdrawals for Day 6 (November 13): jonidan's Daigozakura (Takadagawa), Masarufuji (Isegahama) and Asarikimaru (Takasago), and jonokuchi's Somanoshin (Hidenoyama). Their opponents, Musashiumi (Fujishima), Kyokugosei (Oshima), Hokuyozan (Tatsunami) and Matsunosato (Nishonoseki), win by default (Nikkan Sports).