Day15
Ōnosato receiving 3rd Emperor’s Cup. #Harubasho2025
Ōnosato receiving 3rd Emperor’s Cup. #Harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Day15
Ōnosato receiving 3rd Emperor’s Cup. #Harubasho2025
Ōnosato receiving 3rd Emperor’s Cup. #Harubasho2025
Day15
Aonishiki said it was a nice present to get the Fighting Spirit Prize on his birthday (his 21st). #harubasho2025
Aonishiki said it was a nice present to get the Fighting Spirit Prize on his birthday (his 21st). #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Day15
Aonishiki said it was a nice present to get the Fighting Spirit Prize on his birthday (his 21st). #harubasho2025
Aonishiki said it was a nice present to get the Fighting Spirit Prize on his birthday (his 21st). #harubasho2025
Day15
Takayasu had an interview for Technique Prize he received. Of course talk soon went to his always a hirsute bridesmaid (stole that) never a bride talk - but he said he did his best and has no regrets. #harubasho2025
Takayasu had an interview for Technique Prize he received. Of course talk soon went to his always a hirsute bridesmaid (stole that) never a bride talk - but he said he did his best and has no regrets. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Day15
Takayasu had an interview for Technique Prize he received. Of course talk soon went to his always a hirsute bridesmaid (stole that) never a bride talk - but he said he did his best and has no regrets. #harubasho2025
Takayasu had an interview for Technique Prize he received. Of course talk soon went to his always a hirsute bridesmaid (stole that) never a bride talk - but he said he did his best and has no regrets. #harubasho2025
Day15
Churanoumi interview for receiving the Fighting Spirit Prize. He was happily surprised to find out he's the first Okinawa native to get a sanshō (special prize), hence the big smile. #harubasho2025
Churanoumi interview for receiving the Fighting Spirit Prize. He was happily surprised to find out he's the first Okinawa native to get a sanshō (special prize), hence the big smile. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Day15
Churanoumi interview for receiving the Fighting Spirit Prize. He was happily surprised to find out he's the first Okinawa native to get a sanshō (special prize), hence the big smile. #harubasho2025
Churanoumi interview for receiving the Fighting Spirit Prize. He was happily surprised to find out he's the first Okinawa native to get a sanshō (special prize), hence the big smile. #harubasho2025
Day15
Here is the rocking’ montage for the basho that was! Turn it up! #harubasho2025
Here is the rocking’ montage for the basho that was! Turn it up! #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Day15
Here is the rocking’ montage for the basho that was! Turn it up! #harubasho2025
Here is the rocking’ montage for the basho that was! Turn it up! #harubasho2025
Day15
M6 Takerufuji 9-5 (L)
M1 Wakamotoharu 8-6 (R)
Takeru has had double digits in every basho he has completed as a sekitori, and he can get double digits wins here to continue the tradition. WMH can get a respectable 9-6 after going MK last time. #harubasho2025
M6 Takerufuji 9-5 (L)
M1 Wakamotoharu 8-6 (R)
Takeru has had double digits in every basho he has completed as a sekitori, and he can get double digits wins here to continue the tradition. WMH can get a respectable 9-6 after going MK last time. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Day15
M6 Takerufuji 9-5 (L)
M1 Wakamotoharu 8-6 (R)
Takeru has had double digits in every basho he has completed as a sekitori, and he can get double digits wins here to continue the tradition. WMH can get a respectable 9-6 after going MK last time. #harubasho2025
M6 Takerufuji 9-5 (L)
M1 Wakamotoharu 8-6 (R)
Takeru has had double digits in every basho he has completed as a sekitori, and he can get double digits wins here to continue the tradition. WMH can get a respectable 9-6 after going MK last time. #harubasho2025
Day15
M1 Wakatakakage 8-6 (L)
M6 Hiradoumi 9-5 (R)
This is Hira’s best showing in makuuchi jō’i (upper maegashira) and he beat ōzeki Zakura yesterday too. WTK has also had a very good jō’i basho. #harubasho2025
M1 Wakatakakage 8-6 (L)
M6 Hiradoumi 9-5 (R)
This is Hira’s best showing in makuuchi jō’i (upper maegashira) and he beat ōzeki Zakura yesterday too. WTK has also had a very good jō’i basho. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Day15
M1 Wakatakakage 8-6 (L)
M6 Hiradoumi 9-5 (R)
This is Hira’s best showing in makuuchi jō’i (upper maegashira) and he beat ōzeki Zakura yesterday too. WTK has also had a very good jō’i basho. #harubasho2025
M1 Wakatakakage 8-6 (L)
M6 Hiradoumi 9-5 (R)
This is Hira’s best showing in makuuchi jō’i (upper maegashira) and he beat ōzeki Zakura yesterday too. WTK has also had a very good jō’i basho. #harubasho2025
Day15
M15 Aonishiki 10-4 (L)
Sw Ōhō 6-8 (R)
It’s Ao’s 21st birthday today. Though he’s M15, this is his second sanyaku bout of basho; he lost to sekiwake Daieishō two days ago. #harubasho2025
M15 Aonishiki 10-4 (L)
Sw Ōhō 6-8 (R)
It’s Ao’s 21st birthday today. Though he’s M15, this is his second sanyaku bout of basho; he lost to sekiwake Daieishō two days ago. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Day15
M15 Aonishiki 10-4 (L)
Sw Ōhō 6-8 (R)
It’s Ao’s 21st birthday today. Though he’s M15, this is his second sanyaku bout of basho; he lost to sekiwake Daieishō two days ago. #harubasho2025
M15 Aonishiki 10-4 (L)
Sw Ōhō 6-8 (R)
It’s Ao’s 21st birthday today. Though he’s M15, this is his second sanyaku bout of basho; he lost to sekiwake Daieishō two days ago. #harubasho2025
Day15
Sw Daieishō 9-5 (L)
M14 Churanoumi 10-4 (R)
Chura was eliminated from yūshō math, but can still earn his Fighting Spirit award with a win here. Surprised to see he has beat Daieishō both of their meetings, which were both last year. #harubasho2025
Sw Daieishō 9-5 (L)
M14 Churanoumi 10-4 (R)
Chura was eliminated from yūshō math, but can still earn his Fighting Spirit award with a win here. Surprised to see he has beat Daieishō both of their meetings, which were both last year. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Day15
Sw Daieishō 9-5 (L)
M14 Churanoumi 10-4 (R)
Chura was eliminated from yūshō math, but can still earn his Fighting Spirit award with a win here. Surprised to see he has beat Daieishō both of their meetings, which were both last year. #harubasho2025
Sw Daieishō 9-5 (L)
M14 Churanoumi 10-4 (R)
Chura was eliminated from yūshō math, but can still earn his Fighting Spirit award with a win here. Surprised to see he has beat Daieishō both of their meetings, which were both last year. #harubasho2025
Day15
M13 Shishi 9-5 (L)
M7 Tamawashi 9-5 (R)
Iron Eagle moved up in longevity records and will take one or two more next basho as well. Shishi started out the basho strong, but sputtered a bit the second half - but 9 or 10 wins is not bad at all for a second makuuchi basho. #harubasho2025
M13 Shishi 9-5 (L)
M7 Tamawashi 9-5 (R)
Iron Eagle moved up in longevity records and will take one or two more next basho as well. Shishi started out the basho strong, but sputtered a bit the second half - but 9 or 10 wins is not bad at all for a second makuuchi basho. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Day15
M13 Shishi 9-5 (L)
M7 Tamawashi 9-5 (R)
Iron Eagle moved up in longevity records and will take one or two more next basho as well. Shishi started out the basho strong, but sputtered a bit the second half - but 9 or 10 wins is not bad at all for a second makuuchi basho. #harubasho2025
M13 Shishi 9-5 (L)
M7 Tamawashi 9-5 (R)
Iron Eagle moved up in longevity records and will take one or two more next basho as well. Shishi started out the basho strong, but sputtered a bit the second half - but 9 or 10 wins is not bad at all for a second makuuchi basho. #harubasho2025
Day15
M8 Atamifuji 6-8 (L)
M15 Sadanoumi 7-7 (R)
Sada (his father was former komusubi of same name) has never been high on my watchlist, but he was a dynamo this basho and is here too! A KK make or break for him. Atomic has lost three in a row to already go MK. #harubasho2025
M8 Atamifuji 6-8 (L)
M15 Sadanoumi 7-7 (R)
Sada (his father was former komusubi of same name) has never been high on my watchlist, but he was a dynamo this basho and is here too! A KK make or break for him. Atomic has lost three in a row to already go MK. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Day15
M8 Atamifuji 6-8 (L)
M15 Sadanoumi 7-7 (R)
Sada (his father was former komusubi of same name) has never been high on my watchlist, but he was a dynamo this basho and is here too! A KK make or break for him. Atomic has lost three in a row to already go MK. #harubasho2025
M8 Atamifuji 6-8 (L)
M15 Sadanoumi 7-7 (R)
Sada (his father was former komusubi of same name) has never been high on my watchlist, but he was a dynamo this basho and is here too! A KK make or break for him. Atomic has lost three in a row to already go MK. #harubasho2025
Day15
M9 Hakuōhō 8-6 (L)
M16 Asakōryū 6-8 (R)
My definition of a henka is narrower than some, but yeah that’s a henka.. #harubasho2025
M9 Hakuōhō 8-6 (L)
M16 Asakōryū 6-8 (R)
My definition of a henka is narrower than some, but yeah that’s a henka.. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Day15
M9 Hakuōhō 8-6 (L)
M16 Asakōryū 6-8 (R)
My definition of a henka is narrower than some, but yeah that’s a henka.. #harubasho2025
M9 Hakuōhō 8-6 (L)
M16 Asakōryū 6-8 (R)
My definition of a henka is narrower than some, but yeah that’s a henka.. #harubasho2025
Day15
Both Ono and Yasu just before bout. Ono looks more tense, but Yasu has always been good at looking cool as a cucumber. #harubasho2025
Both Ono and Yasu just before bout. Ono looks more tense, but Yasu has always been good at looking cool as a cucumber. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Day15
Both Ono and Yasu just before bout. Ono looks more tense, but Yasu has always been good at looking cool as a cucumber. #harubasho2025
Both Ono and Yasu just before bout. Ono looks more tense, but Yasu has always been good at looking cool as a cucumber. #harubasho2025
Day15
Oz Onosato 11-3 (L)
Oz Kotozakura 8-6 (R)
Yep! Ōnosato MUST win this ōzeki battle here to force a playoff with Takayasu. Zakura just shook off his kadoban and could play spoiler here. #harubasho2025
Oz Onosato 11-3 (L)
Oz Kotozakura 8-6 (R)
Yep! Ōnosato MUST win this ōzeki battle here to force a playoff with Takayasu. Zakura just shook off his kadoban and could play spoiler here. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Day15
Oz Onosato 11-3 (L)
Oz Kotozakura 8-6 (R)
Yep! Ōnosato MUST win this ōzeki battle here to force a playoff with Takayasu. Zakura just shook off his kadoban and could play spoiler here. #harubasho2025
Oz Onosato 11-3 (L)
Oz Kotozakura 8-6 (R)
Yep! Ōnosato MUST win this ōzeki battle here to force a playoff with Takayasu. Zakura just shook off his kadoban and could play spoiler here. #harubasho2025
Day15
Km Kirishima 7-7 (L)
M18 Tokihayate 10-4 (R)
KK make or break for Kiri. SPOILER, Tokihayate was eliminated from math for yūshō when Yasu won the last bout. #harubasho2025
Km Kirishima 7-7 (L)
M18 Tokihayate 10-4 (R)
KK make or break for Kiri. SPOILER, Tokihayate was eliminated from math for yūshō when Yasu won the last bout. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Day15
Km Kirishima 7-7 (L)
M18 Tokihayate 10-4 (R)
KK make or break for Kiri. SPOILER, Tokihayate was eliminated from math for yūshō when Yasu won the last bout. #harubasho2025
Km Kirishima 7-7 (L)
M18 Tokihayate 10-4 (R)
KK make or break for Kiri. SPOILER, Tokihayate was eliminated from math for yūshō when Yasu won the last bout. #harubasho2025
Day15
M4 Takayasu 11-3 (L)
Km Abi 6-8 (R)
Here we go! If Yasu can beat his own demons, and beat Abi, he forces Ōnosato to beat Zakura in the last bout to stay even with him, or Sato cedes yūshō to Yasu. #harubasho2025
M4 Takayasu 11-3 (L)
Km Abi 6-8 (R)
Here we go! If Yasu can beat his own demons, and beat Abi, he forces Ōnosato to beat Zakura in the last bout to stay even with him, or Sato cedes yūshō to Yasu. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Day15
M4 Takayasu 11-3 (L)
Km Abi 6-8 (R)
Here we go! If Yasu can beat his own demons, and beat Abi, he forces Ōnosato to beat Zakura in the last bout to stay even with him, or Sato cedes yūshō to Yasu. #harubasho2025
M4 Takayasu 11-3 (L)
Km Abi 6-8 (R)
Here we go! If Yasu can beat his own demons, and beat Abi, he forces Ōnosato to beat Zakura in the last bout to stay even with him, or Sato cedes yūshō to Yasu. #harubasho2025
Day15
M3 Tobizaru 6-8 (L)
M5 Ura 6-8 (R)
Lots of pink and purple prestidigitation as they feel each other out - exactly what you’d expect when you match these two up. Zaru’s face at the end. My. #harubasho2025
M3 Tobizaru 6-8 (L)
M5 Ura 6-8 (R)
Lots of pink and purple prestidigitation as they feel each other out - exactly what you’d expect when you match these two up. Zaru’s face at the end. My. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Day15
M3 Tobizaru 6-8 (L)
M5 Ura 6-8 (R)
Lots of pink and purple prestidigitation as they feel each other out - exactly what you’d expect when you match these two up. Zaru’s face at the end. My. #harubasho2025
M3 Tobizaru 6-8 (L)
M5 Ura 6-8 (R)
Lots of pink and purple prestidigitation as they feel each other out - exactly what you’d expect when you match these two up. Zaru’s face at the end. My. #harubasho2025
Day15
M16 Kotoshoho 7-7 (L)
M9 Endo 7-7 (R)
KK make or break battle for both and it’s a good fight! Once again, Enhō looks disconsolate at the end, win or lose. #harubasho2025
M16 Kotoshoho 7-7 (L)
M9 Endo 7-7 (R)
KK make or break battle for both and it’s a good fight! Once again, Enhō looks disconsolate at the end, win or lose. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Day15
M16 Kotoshoho 7-7 (L)
M9 Endo 7-7 (R)
KK make or break battle for both and it’s a good fight! Once again, Enhō looks disconsolate at the end, win or lose. #harubasho2025
M16 Kotoshoho 7-7 (L)
M9 Endo 7-7 (R)
KK make or break battle for both and it’s a good fight! Once again, Enhō looks disconsolate at the end, win or lose. #harubasho2025
Day15
M11 Midorifuji 8-6 (L)
M17 Mitakeumi 6-8 (R)
Quick but good, last chance to see the thing this basho. 🤗 #harubasho2025
M11 Midorifuji 8-6 (L)
M17 Mitakeumi 6-8 (R)
Quick but good, last chance to see the thing this basho. 🤗 #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Day15
M11 Midorifuji 8-6 (L)
M17 Mitakeumi 6-8 (R)
Quick but good, last chance to see the thing this basho. 🤗 #harubasho2025
M11 Midorifuji 8-6 (L)
M17 Mitakeumi 6-8 (R)
Quick but good, last chance to see the thing this basho. 🤗 #harubasho2025
Makuuchi yūshō scenario:
If both Takayasu and Ōnosato win today, they have a playoff. If one loses and other wins, winner takes yūshō. If they BOTH lose there will be a playoff with them and any of the next three men if they win their bout today: Aonishiki, Churanoumi, Tokihayate. hrx #harubasho2025
If both Takayasu and Ōnosato win today, they have a playoff. If one loses and other wins, winner takes yūshō. If they BOTH lose there will be a playoff with them and any of the next three men if they win their bout today: Aonishiki, Churanoumi, Tokihayate. hrx #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Makuuchi yūshō scenario:
If both Takayasu and Ōnosato win today, they have a playoff. If one loses and other wins, winner takes yūshō. If they BOTH lose there will be a playoff with them and any of the next three men if they win their bout today: Aonishiki, Churanoumi, Tokihayate. hrx #harubasho2025
If both Takayasu and Ōnosato win today, they have a playoff. If one loses and other wins, winner takes yūshō. If they BOTH lose there will be a playoff with them and any of the next three men if they win their bout today: Aonishiki, Churanoumi, Tokihayate. hrx #harubasho2025
Day15
I saw the bout he got hurt yesterday, but it was too depressing to post. Hokutofuji is kyūjō for the last day. He reinjured his knee. #harubasho2025
I saw the bout he got hurt yesterday, but it was too depressing to post. Hokutofuji is kyūjō for the last day. He reinjured his knee. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Day15
I saw the bout he got hurt yesterday, but it was too depressing to post. Hokutofuji is kyūjō for the last day. He reinjured his knee. #harubasho2025
I saw the bout he got hurt yesterday, but it was too depressing to post. Hokutofuji is kyūjō for the last day. He reinjured his knee. #harubasho2025
Dat15
J14 Kusano 13-1 (L)
J5 Fujiseiun 9-5 (R)
Kusano, who already had the yūshō, finally lost on Day13. Let’s see if he can keep it at one loss only. Foe Fujiseiun was in the same high school sumo club, though at different times. #harubasho2025
J14 Kusano 13-1 (L)
J5 Fujiseiun 9-5 (R)
Kusano, who already had the yūshō, finally lost on Day13. Let’s see if he can keep it at one loss only. Foe Fujiseiun was in the same high school sumo club, though at different times. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Dat15
J14 Kusano 13-1 (L)
J5 Fujiseiun 9-5 (R)
Kusano, who already had the yūshō, finally lost on Day13. Let’s see if he can keep it at one loss only. Foe Fujiseiun was in the same high school sumo club, though at different times. #harubasho2025
J14 Kusano 13-1 (L)
J5 Fujiseiun 9-5 (R)
Kusano, who already had the yūshō, finally lost on Day13. Let’s see if he can keep it at one loss only. Foe Fujiseiun was in the same high school sumo club, though at different times. #harubasho2025
Day15
J14 Ōtsuji 5-9 (L)
Ms4 Mita 4-2 (R)
Show of power! Mita, in his 4th basho so far, is fighting in jūryō today for his 5th win, which will virtually guarantee promotion to jūryō next basho. #harubasho2025
J14 Ōtsuji 5-9 (L)
Ms4 Mita 4-2 (R)
Show of power! Mita, in his 4th basho so far, is fighting in jūryō today for his 5th win, which will virtually guarantee promotion to jūryō next basho. #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Day15
J14 Ōtsuji 5-9 (L)
Ms4 Mita 4-2 (R)
Show of power! Mita, in his 4th basho so far, is fighting in jūryō today for his 5th win, which will virtually guarantee promotion to jūryō next basho. #harubasho2025
J14 Ōtsuji 5-9 (L)
Ms4 Mita 4-2 (R)
Show of power! Mita, in his 4th basho so far, is fighting in jūryō today for his 5th win, which will virtually guarantee promotion to jūryō next basho. #harubasho2025
Asanoyama was a bit sombre in his sandanme yūshō interview, but did respond well when he was told Ichiyamamoto had commented that he couldn't wait to face Asanoyama in the upper ranks again. 🤗 #harubasho2025
March 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Asanoyama was a bit sombre in his sandanme yūshō interview, but did respond well when he was told Ichiyamamoto had commented that he couldn't wait to face Asanoyama in the upper ranks again. 🤗 #harubasho2025
Day14
M15 Aonishiki 9-4 (R)
M6 Takerufuji 9-4 (L)
For many a basho to come this will be a face off to watch for I bet. #harubasho2025
M15 Aonishiki 9-4 (R)
M6 Takerufuji 9-4 (L)
For many a basho to come this will be a face off to watch for I bet. #harubasho2025
March 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Day14
M15 Aonishiki 9-4 (R)
M6 Takerufuji 9-4 (L)
For many a basho to come this will be a face off to watch for I bet. #harubasho2025
M15 Aonishiki 9-4 (R)
M6 Takerufuji 9-4 (L)
For many a basho to come this will be a face off to watch for I bet. #harubasho2025